The Count Of Monte Christo
Noisettes Lyrics
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Threw the cape over his head
Gave me a penny for my thoughts
But didn't get no change, and
Old aged rhythms
They were singing in his brain for
A mechanical crusade
Tried to shoot down his aeroplane
I see, you see
Ain't no more honey from this bee
I see, you see
Stung you've got a hold on me
I see, you see
Ain't no more honey from this bee
I see, you see
Stung you've got a hold
I want to make you feel so special
It's time to break the ice
Bless you and your wicked ways
For I guess that these are stanger days
But the tact must change for
The duchess to reveal her face
I'd give you all my pennies
For your gallantry at tomorrow's gate
When I see, you see
Ain't no more honey from this bee
I see, you see
Stung you've got a hold on me
I see, you see
Ain't no more honey from this bee
I see, you see
Stung you've got a hold
I, I, I see, you see
Ain't no more honey from this bee
I see, you see
Stung you've got a hold on me
I see, you see
Ain't no more honey from this bee
I see, you see
Stung you've got to hold on
To be immortal is commonplace
Except for man, all creatures are
They would be in a cage
Especially the superstars
So bind my hands
And tie me to the old oak tree
A mechanical crusade
Tried to shoot down his aeroplane
A mechanical crusade
Tried to shoot down his aeroplane
A mechanical crusade
Tried to shoot down his aeroplane
A mechanical crusade
Tried to shoot down his aeroplane
A mechanical crusade
The lyrics of the song "The Count of Monte Christo" by Noisettes is artistically composed and sends a powerful message to the listeners. The song explores themes of oppression, resistance, and rebellion against societal norms. The title of the song alludes to the classic literary character of the same name, who was unjustly imprisoned and later seeks revenge against those who wronged him.
The opening verse describes the singer of the song, the Count of Monte Christo, who throws a cape over his head and offers a penny to the singer, but doesn't get any change in return. The following lines talk about the Count's old aged rhythms, which were singing in his brain for a mechanical crusade, emphasizing the struggle against both the societal norms and technology.
The chorus of the song, "I see, you see, ain't no more honey from this bee; stung, you've got a hold on me," can be interpreted as a warning against hypocrisy and exploitation. The lines "For I guess that these are stranger days, but the tact must change for the duchess to reveal her face," alludes to the need for a change in societal conventions for people to be true to themselves.
Overall, the song "The Count of Monte Christo" by Noisettes is a call for rebellion and resistance against unjust societal conventions that oppress people and a warning against the consequences of becoming complacent.
Line by Line Meaning
So the Count of Monte Christo
The singer of the song, the Count of Monte Cristo, is introduced
Threw the cape over his head
The Count is described taking action to conceal his identity
Gave me a penny for my thoughts
The Count gave some form of compensation for the person's thoughts, which may be seen as valuable information
But didn't get no change, and
The Count didn't receive any information or benefit from the exchange
Old aged rhythms
The Count's thoughts are described as ancient or outdated
They were singing in his brain for
These outdated thoughts were pervasive and persistent
A mechanical crusade
The Count was faced with a challenge or obstacle
Tried to shoot down his aeroplane
This obstacle may have been violent or destructive
I see, you see
This phrase may indicate agreement or shared experience
Ain't no more honey from this bee
There is no more sweetness or goodness left in a situation
Stung you've got a hold on me
The person is feeling the effects of a negative situation or relationship
I want to make you feel so special
The artist desires to create a positive experience or emotion for someone else
It's time to break the ice
It's time to overcome any awkwardness or distance between two people
Bless you and your wicked ways
The singer may be expressing sarcastic admiration or appreciation for someone's negative actions
For I guess that these are stanger days
The singer acknowledges that the current situation or period of time is strange or unfamiliar
But the tact must change for
There needs to be a shift or adjustment in approach
The duchess to reveal her face
The artist may be referring to someone revealing their true self or identity
I'd give you all my pennies
The singer would give all they have to show appreciation or gratitude
For your gallantry at tomorrow's gate
The singer may be praising someone's courage or bravery in the face of future challenges
To be immortal is commonplace
The idea of immortality is common or ordinary
Except for man, all creatures are
Humans are the exception to this commonality
They would be in a cage
Other creatures would be contained or restricted
Especially the superstars
Noteworthy individuals would be even more likely to be confined or constrained
So bind my hands
The Count may be expressing a desire to be restrained or controlled
And tie me to the old oak tree
This restraint would involve being tied to a significant or meaningful object
A mechanical crusade
The obstacle or challenge returns
Tried to shoot down his aeroplane
The Count is still facing violent opposition
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL JOHN MONTAGU SMITH, JAMES ROSS MORRISON, SHINGAI ELIZABETH MARIA SHONIWA
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RAI
How have they not gotten more attention?? They're crazy good and original.
oekmama
Because Adele and Amy Winehouse burst on the scene at roughly the same time...
RAI
They're like a cluster mix of jazz, rock, pop, and disco. I love 'em.
idonthavetherightnam
Their music is stupendous, their lead singer is gorgeous, their lead guitarist and drummer are both extremely attractive and their talent never seems to run out...ah what a band!
shethewriter
This was sooo slept on. Hope there's a big comeback
HerMajestyQueenMarcia martin
So good it's not right that some people can be this good and not be making the money and having the fame
Aylin Itzel
I want more music like this, it sounds amazing
Cris Sargent
i love the music of this group! very original
Adrianne Thingamla Keishing
This song is replaying in my head constantly.
Ashleigh
I love this song SO much!! Its such a beautiful sound!! :D ♥