You Wanted a Hit
LCD Soundsystem Lyrics

You wanted a hit
You desired a popular and successful song.

But maybe we don't do hits
But perhaps creating popular songs is not our forte.

I try and try
I make every effort possible.

It ends up feeling kind of wrong
But somehow the result seems inappropriate or flawed.

You wanted it tough
You were looking for something challenging and difficult.

But is it ever tough enough?
But is there really anything that could be considered tough enough?

No, nothing's ever tough enough
No, there is nothing that could be considered tough enough.

Until we hit the road
Until we embark on a journey or tour.

Yeah, you wanted it lush
Yes, you were seeking something luxurious or elaborate.

But honestly, you must hush
But honestly, you should keep quiet.

No, honestly, you know too much
No, honestly, you are too aware or knowledgeable about things.

So leave us, leave us on our own
So let us be alone and do things our own way.

And so you wanted a hit
And so you desired a popular and successful song.

Well this is how we do hits
Well, this is our method of creating popular and successful songs.

But that's not what we do
But creating popular and successful songs is not our only focus or goal.

You wanted it real
You were hoping for something authentic or genuine.

But can you tell me what's real?
But can anyone truly determine what is real?

There's lights and sounds and stories
There are various elements that make up a music performance or experience.

Music's just a part
Music is only one aspect of a larger picture.

Yeah, you wanted the truth
Yes, you were searching for honesty or integrity.

And then you said you want proof
But then you requested evidence or validation of said truth.

I guess you're used to liars
I suppose you are accustomed to people who are not truthful.

Saying what they want
Saying what they believe will benefit them personally.

We won't be your babies anymore
We will no longer be dependent on you or accept being treated as naive or inexperienced.

We won't be your babies 'til you take us home
We will not accept being treated as naive or inexperienced until you provide us with the support and guidance we need.

Yeah you wanted it smart
Yes, you were seeking intelligence or wit.

But honestly, I'm not smart
But to be honest, I do not possess intelligence or wit.

No, honestly, we're never smart
No, honestly, we never seem to be intelligent or witty.

We fake it, fake it all the time
We pretend or feign intelligence or wit constantly.

Yeah you wanted the time
Yes, you were looking for something that required a significant amount of time.

But maybe I can't do time
But perhaps I am not capable of investing a significant amount of time.

Oh we both know that's an awful line
Oh, we both understand that this is a terrible excuse or justification.

But it doesn't make it wrong
But it is not necessarily incorrect or false.

No out of mind and out of sight
Not out of mind and view

No dirty bus and early flight
No unclean journey and a morning flight

No seven days and forty nights
Not seven days and forty nights of hard work and intense search.

But tell me, where's the point in it?
But can you explain to me what the purpose or value of it is?

We won't be your babies anymore
We will not accept being treated as naive or inexperienced anymore.

We can't be your babies 'til you take us home
We cannot accept being treated as naive or inexperienced until you provide us with the support and guidance we need to succeed.