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Breadfan
Budgie Lyrics


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Breadfan
Open up your mind
Open up your purse
Open up your vault
Never, never gonna lose it

Breadfan
Take it all away
Never give an inch
Gotta make a mint
Gotta make me a million

Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool

Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be

Loser
Give it all away
Never stay with the winner
With the man
With all the filthy money

Come on
Keep it on the side
With a ride
On a record on the top
If you're gonna be a bad boy

Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool

Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be

Breadfan
Open up your mind
Open up your purse
Open up your bones
Never, never gonna lose it

Breadfan
Take it all away
Never give an inch
Gotta make a mint
Gotta make me a million

Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool

Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be

Mommy, where's Fluffy?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Breadfan by Budgie seem to be discussing the concept of success and greed in society. The song urges listeners to open their minds, purses, and vaults, suggesting that success and wealth can be achieved by being open-minded and willing to take risks. The repeated chant of "never, never gonna lose it" emphasizes the desire for success and the fear of failure. The lyrics also mention making a mint and becoming a millionaire, suggesting that financial success is the ultimate goal.


However, the song also suggests that there may be a cost to this level of ambition. The line "some long time friend's gonna lose it" implies that the pursuit of success may come at the expense of personal relationships. The repeated reference to a seagull, which can represent freedom and a willingness to stay true to oneself, suggests that it's important to maintain one's integrity and not lose oneself in the pursuit of wealth. The final line, "stay what you wanna be," reinforces this idea, urging listeners to prioritize their own goals and values over societal expectations.


Overall, the lyrics of Breadfan paint a picture of a society obsessed with success and wealth, and suggest that while ambition and hard work are important, it's equally important to stay true to oneself and not sacrifice personal relationships and values in the pursuit of financial gain.


Line by Line Meaning

Breadfan
Addressing someone as "Breadfan", the singer urges them to be open-minded, wealthy, and unafraid of losing.


Open up your mind
The singer implores the addressee to be more open and receptive to new ideas and experiences.


Open up your purse
The singer wants the addressee to spend more money freely and generously.


Open up your vault
The singer wants the addressee to share their wealth and resources, rather than hoarding them.


Never, never gonna lose it
The singer encourages the addressee to maintain a mindset of abundance and never let go of their possessions or power.


Take it all away
The singer wants to acquire all the wealth and resources of the addressee through any means necessary.


Never give an inch
The singer insists on always gaining ground and never yielding any concessions or resources.


Gotta make a mint
The singer is determined to amass a large fortune or amount of wealth, regardless of the cost.


Gotta make me a million
The singer wants to become a millionaire very soon.


You got it wrong
The singer believes that the addressee has misunderstood or misinterpreted something important.


Some long time friend's gonna lose it
The singer predicts that someone close to the addressee will suffer a loss or setback.


In the end who's a fool
The singer implies that the addressee will eventually regret their current lifestyle or behavior.


Seagull
Switching to a new subject, the singer addresses a seagull and urges it to stay true to itself and its nature.


Stay a bird
The singer wants the seagull to remain in its original form and identity as a bird.


Stay a man
The singer encourages the seagull to retain its human-like qualities, such as intelligence or dignity.


Stay a ghost
The singer suggests the idea of the seagull becoming a mysterious or ethereal figure, like a phantom or ghost.


Stay what you wanna be
Ultimately, the singer wants the seagull to be whatever it wishes or desires, free from external pressures or expectations.


Loser
Addressing someone as a "loser", the singer encourages them to give away their possessions and avoid associating with the wealthy or powerful.


Never stay with the winner
The singer wants the addressee to avoid aligning themselves with those who are already successful or have won in the past, in order to maintain their own independence.


With the man
The singer wants the addressee to steer clear of collaborating with those in positions of power or authority.


With all the filthy money
The singer criticizes those who have acquired wealth through corrupt or unethical means, and wants the addressee to avoid such people.


Come on
Encouraging the audience to join in, the singer calls out "come on".


Keep it on the side
The singer advises the audience to keep some aspects of their lives private or hidden from public scrutiny.


With a ride
The singer suggests that a desirable lifestyle or experience can be obtained through material possessions, such as a car or other vehicle.


On a record on the top
The singer refers to the idea of having a hit record or achieving a high level of fame and success in the music industry.


If you're gonna be a bad boy
The singer implies that to be successful in the music industry, one must be rebellious, wild or controversial.


Open up your bones
Returning to the earlier theme of open-mindedness, the singer wants the addressee to be more flexible and adaptable, even at a biological or structural level.


Mommy, where's Fluffy?
A seemingly unrelated and nonsensical line that serves as an abrupt and humorous conclusion to the song, and is meant to be interpreted by the listener however they wish.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTHONY BOURGE, JORN BURKE SHELLY, RAYMOND PHILLIPS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

I f-d hank

Breadfan
Open up your mind
Open up your purse
Open up your vault
Never, never gonna lose it

Breadfan
Take it all away
Never give an inch
Gotta make a mint
Gotta make me a million

Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool

Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be

Loser
Give it all away
Never stay with the winner
With the man
With all the filthy money

Come on
Keep it on the side
With a ride
On a record on the top
If you're gonna be a bad boy

Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool

Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be

Breadfan
Open up your mind
Open up your purse
Open up your bones
Never, never gonna lose it

Breadfan
Take it all away
Never give an inch
Gotta make a mint
Gotta make me a million

Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool

Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be

Mommy, where's Fluffy?



All comments from YouTube:

Official Willie G

R.I.P Burke Shelley.
Very Underrated bassist in a very underrated band.

blazing cub88

Burke Shelley... you will live forever in my soundsistem!!!
Long live the Kings

DrEvil1410

This is one of those songs you listen to while driving and then you look down and realize you're going 98 mph and you didn't even know it.

Steve White

That's right, so Step on It!

ShagStars Productions

in germany there are roads where you can ride harder than that! In the netherlands we ride 80-81mph most of the time.

Jimi Hendrix

ShagStars Productions, I often do that here in the USA even though I'm not supposed to :-)

Nikita Lane

You realized it when the acoustic part comes in.

bnipmnaa

yep, it's definitely a UK 90-100 mph+ song. Well spotted.

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Daniel Blauw

When both soundgarden and Metallica cover you. You did something right

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Soundgarden did this where I need

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