Whatever Turns You On
Aberfeldy Lyrics
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Trying to emulate you friends
Are you happy that depends
On whatever turns you on
The government, the men in blue
Are keen to hang a sign on you, your friends
No matter what you do
Do whatever turns you on
Do whatever turns you on
There's no black and white they say
There's only different shades of grey
And you can change them any way
Do whatever turns you on
I believe that it's a sin
The brainless state they keep us in
The only way for you to win
Stick to whatever turns you on
Do whatever turns you on
As though the days of laws and orders
And obeying them are gone
Come on
Do whatever turns you on
Do whatever turns you on
Do whatever turns you on
Do whatever turns you on
Well life won't always hold in store
All you want and what is more
But everyday's an open door
Do whatever turns you on
Do whatever turns you on
As though the days of laws and orders
And obeying them are gone
Come on
Do whatever turns you on
Do whatever turns you on
The song "Whatever Turns You On" by Aberfeldy is a commentary on conformity and individuality. The song highlights the pressure that people feel to emulate their friends or society's expectations in order to find happiness. The lyrics suggest that true happiness comes from doing what makes you happy, regardless of what others may think.
The first verse suggests that people waste a lot of time trying to fit in with their friends, but this ultimately leads to an uncertain sense of happiness. The second verse expands on this idea by mentioning the government and the "men in blue" who want to label and control people. Despite this, the chorus encourages listeners to do whatever brings them joy and satisfaction, emphasizing that there are no black and white rules to life, only different shades of gray that can be changed to one's liking.
The bridge of the song reinforces the themes of conformity and individuality, with Aberfeldy stating that they believe it's a sin to be trapped in a brainless state of conformity. The song ends with the suggestion that people should embrace life's possibilities and do whatever turns them on.
Overall, "Whatever Turns You On" is a rallying cry for individuality and self-expression, encouraging listeners to find their own path in life and not worry about conforming to society's expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Well think of all the time you spend
Reflect on the amount of time you dedicate
Trying to emulate your friends
Attempting to copy what your peers do
Are you happy that depends
Whether or not you are content varies
On whatever turns you on
Based on what interests/excites you
The government, the men in blue
Authority figures who govern society
Are keen to hang a sign on you, your friends
Eager to label/judge you and your peers
No matter what you do
Regardless of your actions
Do whatever turns you on
Follow your own preferences
There's no black and white they say
People claim there aren't just two extreme choices
There's only different shades of grey
There are varying degrees in between two opposing options
And you can change them any way
You have the ability to alter your viewpoint
Do whatever turns you on
Stick to your own interests
I believe that it's a sin
I view it as an immoral act
The brainless state they keep us in
The thoughtless/controlled lifestyle imposed on us
The only way for you to win
The sole method for you to succeed
Stick to whatever turns you on
Remain true to your passions
As though the days of laws and orders
Similar to the time when rules and regulations were less prevalent
And obeying them are gone
And complying with them is no longer expected
Come on
Encouragement to pursue personal happiness
Do whatever turns you on
Follow your own passions
Well life won't always hold in store
Life will not always provide
All you want and what is more
Everything you desire and then some
But everyday's an open door
But each day is full of possibilities
Do whatever turns you on
Pursue what interests you
As though the days of laws and orders
Similar to the time when rules and regulations were less prevalent
And obeying them are gone
And complying with them is no longer expected
Come on
Encouragement to pursue personal happiness
Do whatever turns you on
Follow your own passions
Contributed by Arianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dylan Briggs
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