Lisztomania
Phoenix Lyrics
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Not sentimental, no
Romantic not disgusting yet
Darling, I'm down and lonely
When with the fortunate only
I've been looking for something else
Do let, do let, do let
Jugulate, do let, do
Let's go slowly, discouraged
Distant from other interests
On your favorite weekend ending
This love's for gentlemen only
That's with the fortunate only
No, I gotta be someone else
These days it comes, it comes, it comes
It comes, it comes and goes
Lisztomania
Think less but see it grow
Like a riot, like a riot, oh
Not easily offended
Not hard to let it go
From a mess to the masses
Lisztomania
Think less but see it grow
Like a riot, like a riot, oh
Not easily offended
Not hard to let it go
From a mess to the masses
Follow, misguide, stand still
Disgust, discourage
On this precious weekend ending
This love's for gentlemen only
Wealthiest gentlemen only
And now that you're lonely
Do let, do let, do let
Jugulate, do let, do
Let's go slowly, discouraged
We'll burn the pictures instead
When it's all over, we can barely discuss
For one minute only
Not with the fortunate only
Thought it could have been something else
These days it comes, it comes, it comes
It comes, it comes and goes
Lisztomania
Think less but see it grow
Like a riot, like a riot, oh
Not easily offended
Not hard to let it go
From a mess to the masses
Lisztomania
Think less but see it grow
Like a riot, like a riot, oh
Not easily offended
Not hard to let it go
From a mess to the masses
Ooh
This is showtime, this is showtime, this is showtime
Ooh
This is showtime, this is showtime, this is showtime
Time, time to show it off, time to show it off
It's time to show it off
Time, time to show it off, time to show it off
It's time to show it off
From the mess to the masses
Lisztomania
Think less but see it grow
Like a riot, like a riot, oh
Disgust, disgust, disgust
Disgust, disgust, discouraged
The lyrics to "Lisztomania" by Phoenix are complex and difficult to interpret, but they are charged with meaning. It's clear that the song is about love and relationships. The main character is looking for something beyond what he has and is disappointed with the situation he finds himself in. He's with someone he doesn't love and is longing for something else. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is struggling with feelings of loneliness and dissatisfaction.
The song is interesting in that it blends genres like pop, rock, and electro. Musically, the song has a catchy melody and an upbeat sound, which contrasts with the melancholic lyrics. The lyrics are also intriguing because they are full of contradictions. For example, the singer describes himself as "sentimental not sentimental" and "romantic not disgusting," which leaves listeners unsure of what to believe.
Overall, "Lisztomania" is a complex song that deals with themes of love and dissatisfaction. The lyrics are intriguing and full of contradictions, making it a challenge to understand their meaning fully.
Line by Line Meaning
So sentimental
Feeling emotional and nostalgic
Not sentimental, no
Actually, not sentimental at all
Romantic not disgusting yet
Being romantic without being excessive
Darling, I'm down and lonely
Feeling sad and lonely
When with the fortunate only
Only feeling happy around rich people
I've been looking for something else
Searching for some other kind of happiness
Do let, do let, do let
Allow me to do something
Jugulate, do let, do
Stifle me, please
Let's go slowly, discouraged
Moving at a slow pace, feeling reluctant
Distant from other interests
Not caring about anything else
On your favorite weekend ending
At the end of your favorite kind of weekend
This love's for gentlemen only
This kind of love is only for well-off men
That's with the fortunate only
That's how it is with wealthy people
No, I gotta be someone else
I have to change who I am
These days it comes, it comes, it comes
Happiness comes and goes these days
It comes, it comes and goes
Happiness is fleeting
Lisztomania
Describes the energetic feeling of a Franz Liszt concert, or more broadly, the frenzy surrounding a popular musician
Think less but see it grow
Don't overthink it, just watch it expand
Like a riot, like a riot, oh
Like an outburst of emotion, an uprising
Not easily offended
Not easily upset or bothered
Not hard to let it go
Easy to move on from things
From a mess to the masses
From chaos and disorganization to the general public
Follow, misguide, stand still
Being led, misled, or stagnant
Disgust, discourage
Being repulsed or disheartened
Wealthiest gentlemen only
Only the wealthiest men deserve this kind of love
And now that you're lonely
Since you're feeling lonely now
We'll burn the pictures instead
Rather than talk about what happened, we'll destroy the evidence
When it's all over, we can barely discuss
Once it's done, we can barely talk about it
For one minute only
For a very brief period of time
Not with the fortunate only
Not just with the rich and well-off
Thought it could have been something else
I thought it could have been different
Ooh
Expression of excitement or enthusiasm
This is showtime, this is showtime, this is showtime
It's time to perform
Time, time to show it off, time to show it off
Time to display your talents or abilities
From the mess to the masses
From confusion to the general public
Disgust, disgust, disgust
Feeling of being repulsed
Disgust, disgust, discouraged
Feeling repugnant, demoralized
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christian Mazzalai, Frederic Moulin, Laurent Mazzalai, Thomas Croquet
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Dragos Raileanu
on Ora-hora
https://www.facebook.com/TranssylvaniaPhoenixOficial/ that's the band, actually, the romanian one ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transsylvania_Phoenix ... it's name is actually just Phoenix, please see their page