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.
DON'T ASK ME
A Flock of Seagulls Lyrics
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What happened to the sun?
What happened to the buildings and the fields and trees?
Won't someone tell me, please?
I sit here all alone and watch the saucers in the sky.
Where has the feeling gone?
Don't ask me why, don't ask me.
What happened to the wings that used to search the sky?
Where did the clouds all fly?
No sign of life around me, nothing anywhere.
This moment I should share.
I sit here all alone and watch the saucers in the sky.
Where has the feeling gone?
Don't ask me why, don't ask me.
But I'm so glad I waited,
As I anticipated,
'Cause now I see you.
I see your points of silver piercing the night,
Moving towards my sight.
I'll never understand the lights up in the sky
No matter how I try.
I sit here all alone and watch the saucers in the sky.
Where has the feeling gone?
Don't ask me why, don't ask me.
But I'm so glad I waited,
As I anticipated,
'Cause now I see you.
But I'm so glad I waited, (waited)
As I anticipated,
'cause now I see you.
Yes I'm so glad I waited, (waited)
As I anticipated,
'Cause now I see you.
The song "Don't Ask Me" by A Flock of Seagulls explores the theme of nostalgia and longing for a past that is no longer attainable. The lyrics paint a picture of a world that has lost its magic and wonder, where the sun, buildings, fields, and trees no longer hold the same value as they did in the past. The singer admits to feeling lost and alone as he watches saucers in the sky, longing for a connection to something greater than himself.
The chorus, "Don't ask me why, don't ask me," implies a reluctance to answer the questions that arise from the confusion and despair the singer is experiencing. He appears resigned to the fact that he may never find the answers to the questions he is asking.
The final stanza, however, shifts in tone as the singer expresses happiness at seeing someone or something. The last three lines seem to imply that, even in the midst of confusion and despair, hope and connection are still possible. The song's cryptic, enigmatic lyrics leave room for interpretation, making it a favorite of listeners who appreciate its mysterious, haunting quality.
Line by Line Meaning
What happened to the world we had when we were young?
What has become of the world that we knew in our childhood?
What happened to the sun?
What has happened to the brightness of the sun?
What happened to the buildings and the fields and trees?
What has become of the world around us, with its man-made structures and natural elements?
Won't someone tell me, please?
Can someone explain to me what has happened to the world we knew and loved?
Where has the feeling gone?
Why has the emotion and passion disappeared?
Don't ask me why, don't ask me.
I don't have the answers, so please don't ask me to explain.
What happened to the wings that used to search the sky?
What happened to the freedom and exploration that comes with flight?
Where did the clouds all fly?
Where did the natural phenomenon of clouds go?
No sign of life around me, nothing anywhere.
I am surrounded by emptiness and stillness, with no signs of life.
This moment I should share.
I wish I had someone to share this moment with.
But I'm so glad I waited, As I anticipated, 'Cause now I see you.
Despite my despair, I am happy that I waited because I have finally found someone to share this moment with.
I see your points of silver piercing the night, Moving towards my sight.
I can see the light and energy of a UFO flying towards me through the darkness of the night.
I'll never understand the lights up in the sky, No matter how I try.
I will never comprehend the mysteries of the lights in the sky, no matter how hard I may try to discern them.
Lyrics © DELLA BLUE MUSIC LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAS JANKEL, IAN DURY
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Philip Kassabian
on I Ran (So Far Away)
A great Flock of Seagulls song.