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Vogue
Local Natives Lyrics


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The smartest we got, but you know the year
I sent them to a church for the hymn
I don't know what I'm looking for
What are they looking for?
You were first in a man's brains
I have a 4-track mind

Write me a letter on a humming machine
The pull through the ice age, singing a song
I have different areas
I sit around and wait
Messed up by God, through a bunch of pines
What if I could only get to you?

Overall Meaning

In "Vogue" by Local Natives, the lyrics convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty. The line "The smartest we got, but you know the year" suggests that despite having intelligence and knowledge, the singer is still unsure about their purpose or meaning in life. They express their struggle to understand what they are searching for and what others may be seeking as well.


The line "You were first in a man's brains, I have a 4-track mind" implies a comparison between the singer and another person. It suggests that while the other person may have a clear focus and direction in their thoughts, the singer's mind is more scattered and fragmented. This may contribute to their struggle in finding answers and connecting with others.


Later in the song, the line "Messed up by God, through a bunch of pines, what if I could only get to you?" presents a sense of longing and desire to reach someone or something beyond their current state. The reference to being "messed up by God" suggests that external factors or circumstances have affected their ability to fulfill their yearnings. The mention of "a bunch of pines" could symbolize obstacles or challenges that stand in the way.


Overall, the lyrics of "Vogue" seem to depict a person grappling with existential questions, feeling limited by their own thoughts, and yearning for a deeper connection or understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

The smartest we got, but you know the year
We may consider ourselves intelligent, but we are aware of the passing time and its impact


I sent them to a church for the hymn
I directed my thoughts or questions towards a religious institution, seeking guidance


I don't know what I'm looking for
I am uncertain about my desires or aspirations


What are they looking for?
I question the motives or objectives of others


You were first in a man's brains
You held a prominent place in someone's thoughts or imagination


I have a 4-track mind
My mind is filled with multiple thoughts or ideas simultaneously


Write me a letter on a humming machine
Send me a message through modern technology, expressing your thoughts or emotions


The pull through the ice age, singing a song
Enduring a difficult period while finding solace in music


I have different areas
I possess diverse aspects or facets of my personality


I sit around and wait
I spend idle time, expecting something to happen


Messed up by God, through a bunch of pines
Feeling disarrayed or troubled by divine intervention, symbolized by a group of pine trees


What if I could only get to you?
Imagine the possibilities if I could solely reach or connect with you




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Taylor Rice, Ryan Hahn, Nik Ewing, Matt Frazier, Kelcey Ayer

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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on Shape Shifter

Just my opinion, but i think "the king" might be his ego and what he's singing are his internal thoughts.

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