Democracy
Balanescu Quartet Lyrics


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We want to change the name,
We have to change the name
It can't be too new,
Or they won't know who
We want to change the name.

We want to be democratic
We want to be democratic

We want to change the name,
We have to change the name
It can't be too much to say,
Or we will have to take the blame.

We want to be democratic
We want to be democratic

We want to change the border
So that it to set a new order,
We want to change the name,
So that we can start all over again.





We want to be democratic
We want to be democratic

Overall Meaning

The Balanescu Quartet's song "Democracy" is a commentary on the concept of democracy and how it is implemented. The lyrics "We want to change the name, We have to change the name, It can't be too new, Or they won't know who" suggest a desire to change the label of democracy, perhaps because the current idea of democracy has become tainted or has lost its efficacy. The next lines "We want to be democratic" emphasize the importance of maintaining the principles of democracy, despite the desire for change.


The following verse "We want to change the border, So that it to set a new order" could be interpreted as a call for change in the way democracy is applied on a global scale. The idea of changing the border suggests a breaking down of barriers and a shift towards a more inclusive understanding of democracy. However, the line "We want to change the name, So that we can start all over again" implies a need to start from scratch, and the repetition of the phrase "We want to be democratic" stresses that despite the desire for change, the goal remains the same: democracy.


Overall, the Balanescu Quartet's "Democracy" is a thoughtful exploration of the challenges and complexities of democracy. The desire for change is palpable throughout the lyrics, but ultimately the song stresses the importance of maintaining a commitment to democratic principles.


Line by Line Meaning

We want to change the name,
We seek to rebrand or rename ourselves.


We have to change the name
It is imperative that we change the name for ourselves.


It can't be too new,
The new name cannot be completely unfamiliar.


Or they won't know who
Others may not recognise us by the new name.


We want to change the name.
We very much want to rename ourselves.


We want to be democratic
Our aim is to embody democratic ideals.


We want to change the name,
We have decided to change our name.


We have to change the name
It is absolutely necessary to do a name change.


It can't be too much to say,
The new name should not be too verbose or complicated.


Or we will have to take the blame.
If the new name is not well received, we shall be blamed.


We want to be democratic
Our ultimate aspiration is to adhere to the principles of democracy.


We want to be democratic
Our greatest goal is to be democratic.


We want to change the border
We intend to alter existing boundaries or structures.


So that it to set a new order,
This is to establish a new system or arrangement.


We want to change the name,
We really desire a name change.


So that we can start all over again.
The new name heralds a new beginning for us.


We want to be democratic
We are fundamentally committed to democracy.


We want to be democratic
Our dream is to espouse democratic ideals.




Writer(s): Alexander Balanescu, Margaret Clare Connors

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