Their 1982 self-titled debut album, coming after their 1981 EP 'Telecommunication'. involved themes of alien abduction and disorientation in modern society, comparable to space rock. The band split in 1985 after later songs, taking in inspiration from commercial pop rock of the era instead, failed to reach an audience. Score reformed the band with new members in 1995. The original lineup reunited for a handful of small club dates in 2003. Since then, Score has sporadically performed his version of the band with a fluctuating lineup.
Talking
A Flock of Seagulls Lyrics
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You speak to me in another language.
Computer says it's a binary code,
It's such a pity I can't understand it.
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking.
I sent a message. will they understand it?
Computer's ready but to overload,
This isn't happening the way I planned it.
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking.
(sending messges)
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking.
I made a contact with another world,
Another being from another planet.
Another time and another place,
Another galaxy, another planet.
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking.
(sending messages)
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking,
It's not me talking.
You got me talking, talking,
Talking, talking.
You got me talking, talking,
Talking, talking.
You got me talking,
You got me talking, talking,
Talking, talking.
Typed by john manfreda
The lyrics to A Flock of Seagulls' "It's Not Me Talking" suggest that the singer is communicating with voices from another world, potentially from an intergalactic source. The singer is unable to understand the language or binary code being communicated, ultimately discovering that another being is responsible for the communication. Throughout the song, the singer expresses surprise and confusion at the messages they are receiving, which suggests that the communication is not something they had initiated or expected.
The song conjures an otherworldly, science-fiction-like atmosphere, with images like a golden sky and a contact with a being from another planet. The repeated refrain of "it's not me talking" emphasizes the perception of the singer as a passive recipient of communication.
Overall, "It's Not Me Talking" can be interpreted in a number of ways. It could be a commentary on the potential for extraterrestrial life and communication, the idea of receiving unexpected information, or the disorienting sensation of hearing voices that contradict one's own identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear voices but there's no one there,
I am experiencing auditory hallucinations, as I can hear voices despite there being no one present in my surroundings.
You speak to me in another language.
The voices I hear are speaking to me in a completely foreign language, which I struggle to comprehend.
Computer says it's a binary code,
I have received a message in binary code, according to my computer.
It's such a pity I can't understand it.
Unfortunately, I cannot decipher this binary code and thus am unable to understand the message I have been sent.
It's not me talking,
I am not the one speaking, but rather the source of the voices I hear is external to me.
I see a ship from a golden sky,
A flying object resembling a ship can be observed in the sky, shining a bright golden color.
I sent a message. will they understand it?
I have sent a message to an unknown recipient, and I am uncertain if they will be able to comprehend its contents.
Computer's ready but to overload,
My computer is prepared to receive and process new information, however it is at risk of reaching maximum capacity and malfunctioning.
This isn't happening the way I planned it.
The events unfolding are not occurring in the manner that I had envisioned or intended.
I made a contact with another world,
Through some means, I have established communication with an outside world separate from my own.
Another being from another planet.
The being with which I have made contact hails from a completely different planet than my own.
Another time and another place,
This encounter is taking place outside of the constraints of time and space as I know them.
Another galaxy, another planet.
The planet from which the being hails lies in a completely different galaxy than my own.
You got me talking, talking,
The entity with which I have made contact has somehow spurred me into speaking and communicating more readily.
Typed by john manfreda
The lyrics of the song were transcribed and input by a person named John Manfreda.
Lyrics Ā© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: A. SCORE, F. MAUDSLEY, M. SCORE, P. REYNOLDS
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@rockypena2813
This song is amazing, my favorite from them. Very underrated
@stubailey9433
80's. Glad i was part of it.
@katten838
Best decade ever
@briandavis8939
And me I was born 1968 so the 80s was my era
@Melinabellisima
Too short
@gewglesux
Truer words were never spoken
@maguffintop2596
I thank God regularly g ft or being young in the 80ās. Of all times in history - we were chosen. šš»
@randominc
Itās great how they saved Mikeās hair till the end
@jamescurrier9699
You know....they had more going for them than 'I Ran,; 'Wishing,; and 'Space Age Lovesong!!!' They are truly the ultimate New Wave band.
@redskies4530
Hi I recommend a new indie song called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix