Mohammed
The Dandy Warhols Lyrics
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I get up and say, I only want to get it right
I only want to do the right thing, but all these demons harrass my soul
I won't be today, I'm alone again.
No one can make that alive, no one can say they're better not when,
all this freedom you get is a lie.
Again and again.
The song "Mohammed" by The Dandy Warhols discusses the internal turmoil and struggle that the singer faces on a daily basis. The lyrics "again and again" suggest a repetitive cycle of facing these demons and trying to do the right thing. The singer expresses their desire for redemption as they acknowledge the negative influence that these demons have on their soul. This inner conflict makes them feel isolated and alone in their struggle.
The lyrics go on to suggest that society's idea of freedom is a lie. The line "all this freedom you get is a lie" suggests that perhaps the singer feels trapped in their own mind and unable to fully experience the freedom that society promises. This idea is further reinforced when the singer says "no one can make that alive, no one can say they're better not when," suggesting that no one can truly understand the complexity of their personal struggle.
Overall, "Mohammed" is a powerful and introspective song that delves into the complexities of the human psyche and the struggle to do what is right in the face of personal demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Again and again.
Repetition of a cycle or situation that keeps occurring in the singer's life.
I get up and say, I only want to get it right
The singer expresses their desire to always make the right choices and do the right thing.
I only want to do the right thing, but all these demons harrass my soul
Despite wanting to be good, the singer is constantly facing challenges and negative thoughts that make it difficult to do the right thing.
I won't be today, I'm alone again.
The artist is feeling isolated and disconnected from others, possibly due to their struggles with the demons mentioned earlier.
No one can make that alive, no one can say they're better not when,
Others cannot fully understand or relate to the artist's struggles, and as a result, they cannot claim to be better or have it all together.
all this freedom you get is a lie.
The singer feels that society's idea of freedom is a false promise, as they are still faced with inner demons that hold them back.
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