Lift Me Up
♪ Moby Lyrics
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(Plain talking)
Take us so far
(Take us so far)
Broken down cars
(Broken down cars)
Like strung out old stars
(Like strung out old stars)
Plain talking
(Plain talking)
Served us so well
(Served us so well)
Traveled through Hell
(Traveled through Hell)
We know how it felt
(We know how it felt)
Lift me up, lift me up
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Lift me up, lift me up
Plain talking
(Plain talking)
Making us bold
(Making us bold)
So strong out and cold
(So strong out and cold)
Feeling so old
(Feeling so old)
Plain talking
(Plain talking)
Has ruined us now
(Has ruined us now)
You never know how
(You never know how)
Sweeter then tough
(Sweeter then tough)
Lift me up, lift me up
?
Lift me up, lift me up
?
Lift me up, lift me up
?
Lift me up, lift me up
?
Lift me up, lift me up
?
Lift me up, lift me up
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Lift me up, lift me up
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Lift me up, lift me up
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Lift me up, lift me up
Oh, la, la, la, la
Lift me up, lift me up
Oh, la, la, la, la
Lift me up, lift me up
Oh, la, la, la, la
Lift me up, lift me up
Oh, la, la, la, la
Lift me up, lift me up
Oh, la, la, la, la
Lift me up, lift me up
Oh, la, la, la, la
Lift me up, lift me up
Oh, la, la, la, la
Lift me up, lift me up
Oh, la, la, la, la
The song "Lift me up" by Moby is a reflective piece about life's ups and downs, tipping the scales between success and failure, happiness and sadness, and strength and weakness. The plain talking, which has served us well and taken us far, refers to making it through difficult times with the help of straightforwardness and honesty. Broken-down cars, like strung-out old stars, are metaphors for the wear and tear that life inflicts on people over time. On the other hand, plain talking can also make us bold, but it can also ruin us, leaving us with nothing to say, and feeling old and cold.
The lyrics, "lift me up," repeated throughout the song, express the need for support and guidance that everyone seeks at one time or another. The line "oh, la, la, la, la" signifies an expression of optimism and hope from the singer. The musical arrangement for "Lift Me Up" includes a fusion of classic piano samples and electronic sound effects that are very popular in Moby's music.
In conclusion, "Lift Me Up" by Moby is a thought-provoking piece that delves into life's complexities and the need for others' help and support during difficult times. The lyrics narrate the challenges of life, and the chorus calls for a helping hand to uplift the spirit and restore hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Plain talking
Honest and straightforward communication
(Plain talking)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Take us so far
Truthful communication can only get us so far
(Take us so far)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Broken down cars
Our lives are like broken down cars that are no longer functional
(Broken down cars)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Like strung out old stars
Our lives are like stars that are no longer shining bright and are on the verge of extinction
(Like strung out old stars)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Served us so well
Plain talking has been helpful in the past
(Served us so well)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Traveled through Hell
Honest communication has helped us navigate through difficult times in the past
(Traveled through Hell)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
We know how it felt
We understand how difficult it was to survive hard times in the past
(We know how it felt)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Lift me up, lift me up
Asking for help and support from others to get out of a difficult situation
?
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Making us bold
Plain talking has made us fearless and confident in the past
(Making us bold)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
So strong out and cold
Plain talking has made us emotionally distant and unapproachable
(So strong out and cold)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Feeling so old
Plain talking has made us feel tired and worn out
(Feeling so old)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Has ruined us now
Plain talking has caused more harm than good in the present situation
(Has ruined us now)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
You never know how
We can never predict how plain talking will affect others or ourselves in the future
(You never know how)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Sweeter then tough
Sometimes a sugar-coated lie is more desirable than the bitter truth
(Sweeter then tough)
Repeating the above phrase for emphasis
Oh, la, la, la, la
A meaningless phrase used to add emphasis or rhythm to the song
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . MOBY
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@BryceClifford
Looks awesome. Wanna see full..