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You Me and the Bourgeoisie
The Submarines Lyrics


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Here I am with all the pleasures of the first world
Laid out before me who am I to breakdown?

Everyday I wake up,
I choose Love
I choose Light
And I try, it's too easy just to fall apart

Oh my baby don't be so distressed
Were done with politesse
It's time to be so brutally honest about
The way we think long for something fine
When we pine for higher ceilings
And bourgeois happy feelings

And here we are with the pleasures of the first world
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?

Everyday we wake up
We choose Love
We choose light
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart

Plastic Bottles
Imported Water
Cars we drive wherever we want to
Clothes we buy it's sweatshop labor
Drugs from corporate enablers
We're not living the Good life
Unless we're fighting the Good fight
You and Me just trying to get it right

In the center of the first world
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?

Everyday we wake up
We choose Love
We choose light
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart

Love can free us from all excess
From our deepest debts
Cause when our hearts are full we need much less

Yea i know we long for something fine
When we pine for higher ceilings
And bourgeois happy feelings

But Here we are in the center of the first world
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?

Here we are in the center of the first world
It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?

Everyday we wake up
We choose Love
We choose light
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart

Everyday we wake up
We choose Love
We choose light
And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart

Overall Meaning

The song “You Me And The Bourgeoisie” by The Submarines discusses the idea of living in a first world country and having all the luxuries and pleasures that come with it. The chorus continuously reminds the listener that they choose love and light every day, despite how easy it can be to fall apart. The lyrics suggest that people living in developed countries tend to crave more, but in reality, they have everything they need to be content and happy.


The band highlights the hypocrisy of living in excess while ignoring the struggles of those who make our consumer goods. The lyrics make it clear how much we rely on consumerism and how much we overlook the negative impact it has. The chorus states, “Plastic Bottles, Imported Water, Cars we drive wherever we want to, Clothes we buy it's sweatshop labor, Drugs from corporate enablers, We're not living the Good life Unless we're fighting the Good fight,” which challenges the listener to think about their actions and how they contribute to society.


Overall, the song speaks to the idea that we should appreciate what we have and that love and light can help us overcome the desire for excess. The song encourages listeners to be more mindful of their privilege and the impact that it has on others.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I am with all the pleasures of the first world
I have access to all the luxuries and comforts of a developed country.


Laid out before me who am I to breakdown?
Given such privilege, I have no right to feel overwhelmed or defeated.


Everyday I wake up, I choose Love I choose Light
I start each day with the intention to choose positivity and kindness.


And I try, it's too easy just to fall apart
Even with good intentions, it's still challenging to maintain a positive outlook.


Oh my baby don't be so distressed
My dear, there is no need to worry or be upset.


Were done with politesse
We no longer want to sugarcoat or pretend that everything is perfect.


It's time to be so brutally honest about
We need to confront and acknowledge the truth about our lifestyles and desires.


The way we think long for something fine
We have a desire for things that are exquisite or refined.


When we pine for higher ceilings
We yearn for spaces that are open and expansive.


And bourgeois happy feelings
We crave the comfortable and contented emotions associated with wealth and status.


And here we are with the pleasures of the first world
We have all the luxuries and comforts of a wealthy, developed country.


It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?
Given such privilege, we should not despair or fall apart.


Plastic Bottles Imported Water Cars we drive wherever we want to Clothes we buy it's sweatshop labor Drugs from corporate enablers
We indulge in products that harm the environment or are created through unethical means.


We're not living the Good life Unless we're fighting the Good fight
We won't truly experience a fulfilling existence unless we stand up for what's right and just.


You and Me just trying to get it right
Together, we're striving to live ethically and conscientiously.


In the center of the first world
We reside in a developed country with all its advantages.


Love can free us from all excess From our deepest debts
Through love and connection, we can break free from materialistic and emotional burdens.


Cause when our hearts are full we need much less
When we feel fulfilled in our relationships and emotional lives, our desire for material things dwindles.


But Here we are in the center of the first world
We have access to all the luxuries and comforts of a wealthy, developed country.


Everyday we wake up We choose Love We choose light
Each morning, we approach the day with the intention to be kind and positive.


And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart
Even with good intentions, it's still a challenge to maintain a positive outlook.


Here we are in the center of the first world
We have access to all the luxuries and comforts of a wealthy, developed country.


It's laid out before us, who are we to break down?
Given such privilege, we should not despair or fall apart.


Everyday we wake up We choose Love We choose light
Each morning, we approach the day with the intention to be kind and positive.


And we try, it's too easy just to fall apart
Even with good intentions, it's still a challenge to maintain a positive outlook.




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PeachyLeaf

"Every day I wake up, I choose love, I choose light." My favorite line of the song. <3

ialsoagree

My favorite is right after "it's too easy just to fall apart..."

I think it emphasizes the glamor of 1st world living is really a façade for how unhappy many people are - and how easy it is for those who are happy to be unhappy if just a few things go wrong.

Much of the rest of the song seems to emphasize the great cost this elaborate façade places on the rest of the world.

Harrison Jedan

Always found it funny how Apple used this a major corporation, yet this song originally protested the Bourgeoisie and capitalism.. Rad song though for sure!!!

Juliana Rodrix

Harrison Films I thought the same thing! That's why they used only the tune without the lyrics on the commercial.

ArchdukeJames

Juliana Rodrix No, they had the actual song in it. Not the whole thing, though.

welingtonws

Harrison Films Hey, they are criticizing us, a big corporation. How can we reply to that? Let's sponsor it and make some money from it.

Kylie Marie

+welingtonws ha! yes. The lame part is most don't know what the song is about.

B M

The song wasn't about protesting the bourgeoisie. It was meant to tell us that we are the bourgeoisie and we should be grateful for that and not to breakdown over insignificant things because we're living like kings.

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Natasha

I saw them live in Los Angeles last night. AMAZING band. So talented and their music is so heartfelt.

mrvegas61

I don't usually like pop songs like this one but it is kind of a catchy tune that grows on you. Thanks for posting it.

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