Yeah
LCD Soundsystem Lyrics
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Everybody keeps on talking about it
Nobody's getting it done
Everybody keeps on talking about it
Nobody's getting it done
I'm tryin', tired, tired of listening, listening
Knowing that the shit's gotta run
I'm tired of listening, listening
Knowing that the shit's gotta run
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Everybody keeps on pushing and shoving
Nobody's got the guts
Everybody keeps on pushing and shoving
Nobody's got the gumption
Everybody keeps on pushing and shoving
Nobody's got the guts, ah
You'll be cha-cha-cha-ing on the lettin' me in and
I never act like I should
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Everybody keeps on listening in
Nobody's listening up
Everybody keeps on listening in
Nobody's listening up
We've been cha-cha-cha-ing on the lettin' you in
And you just let them (???) like they look
Everybody keeps on talking about it
Nobody's getting it done
Everybody keeps on talking about it and
Nobody's getting it done
I'm getting tired, tired of listening, listening
Knowing that the shit's gotta run, shit's gotta run
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The lyrics to LCD Soundsystem’s song “Yeah” appear almost nonsensical at first glance, but upon further inspection, they mirror the frustration and cynicism many feel about the lack of action and forward progress in the world. The repetition of “yeah” seems to represent society’s constant chatter and obsession with things like success and innovation, but with no actual follow-through. The references to “pushing and shoving” and “letting me in” may suggest a sense of competition and lack of inclusivity in certain fields, where the people with the most privilege and power tend to prevail despite their lack of skill or effort. The lines “Everybody keeps on talking about it/Nobody’s getting it done” and “I’m tired of listening, listening/Knowing that the shit’s gotta run” express the exhaustion and disillusionment many feel about the endless talk and lack of action around social and political issues.
Line by Line Meaning
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Expressing excitement and eagerness to take action
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Continuing the enthusiasm from the previous line
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Adding a playful melody to the otherwise serious tone of the song
Everybody keeps on talking about it
People are constantly discussing a particular issue
Nobody's getting it done
Despite the discussions, no one is taking action
I'm tryin', tired, tired of listening, listening
The singer is fed up with hearing talk without action
Knowing that the shit's gotta run
Acknowledging that something needs to be done
So yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Reiterating the need for action and taking charge
Everybody keeps on pushing and shoving
Everyone is competing and struggling to be heard
Nobody's got the guts
No one is brave or confident enough to take action
Nobody's got the gumption
No one has the energy or drive to do anything
You'll be cha-cha-cha-ing on the lettin' me in and
Others will regret not including the artist in their plans
I never act like I should
The singer doesn't conform to others' expectations or norms
I say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Reaffirming that the singer is ready to take action
Everybody keeps on listening in
Others are eavesdropping on the singer's plans
Nobody's listening up
No one is paying attention to the artist's message
We've been cha-cha-cha-ing on the lettin' you in
The artist has been persistently trying to join in
And you just let them (???) like they look
Others are deceived by appearances and not recognizing the singer's value
Everybody keeps on talking about it and
The issue continues to be a topic of discussion
I'm getting tired, tired of listening, listening
The artist is becoming increasingly frustrated and impatient with the lack of action
Knowing that the shit's gotta run, shit's gotta run
Emphasizing the urgent need for action
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Jeremiah Murphy, Tim Goldsworthy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind