Against Privacy
Cold War Kids Lyrics
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We don't do the stock exchange
We paint paintings
We write scenes for the stage
We will talk about well fare
We will talk about sex
Talk about the pope in Prada shoes
No body gets gets upset
No body gets upset
And we're waiting
Were waiting for your call
We're against privacy
Against privacy
Forget ex-girlfriends
We want little governments
We tell stories
We want to get you to join in
Call us optimistic
We get the meanest looks
We are bust through romantics
History books will show
History books will show
And we're waiting
We're waiting for your call
We're against privacy
Against privacy
And we're waiting
We're waiting for your call
We're against privacy
Against privacy
And we're waiting
We're waiting for your call
We're against privacy
Against privacy
We're sure that you'll agree
The lyrics in Cold War Kids' song Against Privacy are a commentary on society's fascination with privacy and the desire for individualism. The opening lines seem to suggest that the band members are pursuing a creative identity that's separate from the standard corporate-dominated narrative that many people are accustomed to experiencing. In contrast to the usual pursuit of wealth through stocks and gambling, the band members write and create art. However, the song doesn't only address the creative arts, as evidenced by the phrase, "We will talk about well fare/We will talk about sex/Talk about the pope in Prada shoes/No body gets upset." The song is suggesting that transparency around important issues (such as sex) can alleviate discomfort, and that even a highly revered religious figure such as the Pope can be discussed without controversy.
The repeated refrain "We're against privacy" serves as the central thesis of the song. The final lines "We're sure that you'll agree" suggest that the band is advocating for transparency and openness as the ideal for human interaction, and they believe that their listeners are likely to share this viewpoint. Overall, this song seems to be a commentary on the current state of our society and suggests that through open communication and transparency we can achieve a more peaceful and productive world.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't gamble
Our outlook on life is quite conservative and we don't like taking risks.
We don't do the stock exchange
We're not fond of investing in the stock market.
We paint paintings
Art is our passion, and it's how we express our thoughts and feelings.
We write scenes for the stage
We are playwrights, who express their ideas through stageplays.
We will talk about well fare
We are socially conscious and care about the welfare of people around us.
We will talk about sex
We're not shy about expressing ourselves when it comes to sexuality.
Talk about the pope in Prada shoes
We're not afraid to bring up the issue of the Catholic Church's conspicuous opulence.
No body gets gets upset
Our conversations are open-minded, and we can discuss any topic without fear of backlash.
And we're waiting
We're anticipating your response to our message.
Were waiting for your call
We're interested in hearing your perspective on the issues we raise.
We're against privacy
We believe that privacy can be harmful and that transparency and trust are more important.
Forget ex-girlfriends
We don't dwell on past relationships, and would rather move on to more important things.
We want little governments
We don't want governments to overstep their bounds or become too bloated and inefficient.
We tell stories
Our means of communication and expression is through storytelling.
We want to get you to join in
We want to inspire and motivate people to take part in the issues we care about.
Call us optimistic
Despite how daunting the social and political climate might be, we continue to have a positive outlook.
We get the meanest looks
Our viewpoints can be met with hostility, but we are not deterred by it.
We are bust through romantics
Even though the idealism of romance is frowned upon, we still cling to it with our hearts.
History books will show
Our work and contributions to the world will not go unnoticed, and will be written in the annals of history.
We're sure that you'll agree
We believe that our message is so compelling, that we can easily convince others to see things our way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JONATHAN BO RUSSELL, MATTHEW COLE AVEIRO, MATTHEW SCOTT MAUST, NATHAN ANDREW WILLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Inbal Elmalech
I love this whole album so so much. I don't understand why it's not on CWK's Spotify, or why their music changed so much. Their old stuff is by far the best. Thanks for uploading this!
Vitória Feo
eu quero esse album no spotify caralho
JdmEuroNorth
One of the best cold war kids songs ever created, please add lyrics so I don't have to have a mess of windows open to fully enjoy this upload! My roots were weak, they could not grow deep.
tennisace191
great way to open the new album, I dig it
Andrea Gonzalez
phenomenal, a must hear :)
Niccolò Massariello
So underrated
samsaddler1996
First band i ever saw live, when i was 7 :)
princeofdankness
The sound that guys getting from his guitar really reminds me of late 60's Jerry Garcia -- I'm sure I'll get some thumbs down for it but I hear it.....really good band
Gary Rouyea
This album is solid as fck...turned on
quite a few people...
eezoo
I could listen to this song every fucking day