Their sound is a mix of indie rock and electronic music, most recently integrating organic sounds into their music. Friends since the age of fourteen, Athlete have wide-ranging influences that include Grandaddy and Flaming Lips.
Modern Mafia
Athlete Lyrics
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'cause we've been there ten times before
Make it up as we go along
In so deep it can't be wrong
It's obvious that
This is modern mafia
They're scared of us; they're scared of us
So fix your eyes, fix your eyes
This is modern mafia
They're scared of us; they're scared of us
I don't want to be on my own
I need a home, I need a home
There's a look in your eye
Dancing like a samurai
In silence you're still listening
'cause somewhere something's happening
It's obvious that
This is modern mafia
They're scared of us; they're scared of us
It's time for us to redefine
So fix your eyes, fix your eyes
This is modern mafia
They're scared of us; they're scared of us
I don't want to be on my own
I need a home, I need a home
This is modern mafia
They're scared of us; they're scared of us
It's time for us to redefine
So fix your eyes, fix your eyes
This is modern mafia
They're scared of us; they're scared of us
I don't want to be on my own
I need a home, I need a home
This is modern mafia
They're scared of us; they're scared of us
It's time for us to redefine
So fix your eyes, fix your eyes
The lyrics of Athleteās āModern Mafiaā seem to be about the pursuit of finding belonging and meaning in a world that is filled with chaos and an unclear sense of direction. The singer wants to be told something new and exciting, something that they havenāt heard before as theyāve been down this road before. They acknowledge that theyāve made decisions before, without much thought or concern for the consequences, but theyāve gone too far to turn back now. Theyāre in too deep, committed to their decisions without any solid reasoning.
The song also makes references to the idea of āModern Mafia,ā which could be interpreted in different ways. It could be seen as a metaphor for the way the world works ā power and influence being controlled by a group of people who are difficult to identify. The idea of being scared of us could allude to the concept of being afraid of those who choose to deviate from the norm, or to those who want to make a change. It could also be interpreted as a group of people dedicated to creating their own sense of loyalty and family in a world that doesnāt offer them much.
Overall, the song seems to be about finding a place where you belong, even if itās not in a conventional sense, and being fearless in pursuing what you want. The idea of the āModern Mafiaā may signify a need for a strong community and a sense of dedication to a cause or lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me something I don't know
I am looking for some new information or insight
'cause we've been there ten times before
I have already heard the same thing multiple times
Make it up as we go along
Let's improvise and figure things out as we progress
In so deep it can't be wrong
We are so committed to this that it must be right
It's obvious that
It goes without saying that
This is modern mafia
We are powerful and in control
They're scared of us; they're scared of us
Others are intimidated by our power
It's time for us to redefine
We need to make changes to stay ahead
So fix your eyes, fix your eyes
Focus and pay attention
I don't want to be on my own
I need support and a sense of belonging
I need a home, I need a home
I need a place where I feel safe and belong
There's a look in your eye
I can read your emotions from your facial expression
Dancing like a samurai
You have a confident and powerful presence
In silence you're still listening
Even when you're quiet, you're paying attention
'cause somewhere something's happening
There is something important happening elsewhere
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Written by: CAREY SUTHON WILLETTS, JOEL LASLETT POTT, STEVEN ALEXANDER ROBERTS, TIMOTHY JOHN WANSTALL
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