Us v Them
LCD Soundsystem Lyrics
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The time has come, the time has come, the time has come today
(Bells)
The time has come, the time has come, the time has come today
The time has come, the time has come, the time has come today
And so all the good people wanna rescue
All the smart people wanna talk to you
All the clever people wanna tell you
All the little people wanna dance, it's true
But the time has come, the time has come, the time has come, the time has come
The time has come, the time has come, the time has come, the time has come
The time has come, the time has come, the time has come today
The time has come, the time has come, the time has come today
And so all the good people wanna rescue from
All the smart people wanna talk to you
All the clever people wanna tell you
All the little people wanna dance, it's true
Cloud, block out the sun
Over me, over me
And spoil, spoil all the fun
Won't you please
Cloud, block out the sun
Over me, over me
And spoil, spoil all the fun
Won't you please
If you please, please anyone
Talk to me, talk to me
All you boys, lonely and drunk
On your knees
Us and them
Over and over again
Us and them
Over and over again
Us and them
Over and over again
Us and them
Over and over and over again
Because all the good people wanna rescue
All the smart people wanna talk to you
All the clever people wanna tell you
All the little people wanna dance, it's true
So it's us v. them
Over and over again
Us v. them
Over and over again
Us v. them
Over and over again
Us v. them
Over and over and over and over
It's just us v. them
Over and over again
Us v. them
Over and over and over and over
All the good people wanna rescue
All the smart people wanna talk to you
All the clever people wanna tell you
All the little people wanna dance, it's true
It's just us and them
Over and over again
Us v. them
Over and over again
Us v. them
Over and over again
Us v. them
Over and over again
Us and them
Over and over again
The song "Us v Them" by LCD Soundsystem is a commentary on societal divisions and the struggle for power between different groups of people. The repeated phrase "us v. them" emphasizes this idea of binary opposition and the notion that people are constantly pitted against each other. The song begins with the repeated line "the time has come today," which may refer to a shift in power or a call to action for people to stand up and fight for their beliefs.
The chorus of the song highlights the desire of different groups of people to be heard and the struggle for dominance in society. The "good people" want to "rescue" others, while the "smart people" want to "talk" to them and the "clever people" want to "tell" them what to do. Meanwhile, the "little people" just want to "dance." This may reflect the idea that different groups of people have different priorities and desires, but ultimately they are all competing for the same resources and power.
The repetition of the line "cloud, block out the sun, over me, over me" may symbolize the oppressive weight of societal pressure and the struggle to break free from those constraints. The repeated chant of "us v. them" emphasizes the conflict between different groups and the idea that power is always being contested.
Overall, "Us v Them" is a commentary on societal division and the desire for power and dominance, showing that even in a world where collaboration and cooperation are necessary, humans still struggle with conflict and competition.
Line by Line Meaning
The time has come, the time has come, the time has come today
The moment has arrived and it's time to act now
And so all the good people wanna rescue
Many people with good intentions want to help
All the smart people wanna talk to you
Intelligent people want to discuss important matters with you
All the clever people wanna tell you
Witty individuals want to share their ideas with you
All the little people wanna dance, it's true
Even the less influential people want to enjoy themselves and join in the fun
Cloud, block out the sun
A sense of darkness and negativity is present
Over me, over me
This negative feeling is directed towards the singer
And spoil, spoil all the fun
It's a hindrance to having a good time
Won't you please
Please remove this feeling of negativity
If you please, please anyone
If anyone can help remove this negative feeling, please do so
Talk to me, talk to me
Communication is important to resolve issues
All you boys, lonely and drunk
The artist is calling out those who are feeling lonely and using alcohol to cope
On your knees
The singer wants these individuals to stand up and do something about their situation
Us and them, over and over again
The idea of division and conflict between groups is a recurring theme
Because all the good people wanna rescue
Good-hearted individuals want to make a positive impact
So it's us v. them
There is an ongoing battle between different groups of people
It's just us v. them, over and over again
This conflict is ongoing and seems never-ending
All the good people wanna rescue
The desire to make a positive difference is still present
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Jeremiah Murphy
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