Preacher Man
Bananarama Lyrics
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I've got to have it
Whatever lies out of reach of me
And to despise it
Just magnifies it
Can't obliterate the need
You're bad news disguised
But I just can't see
When truth is concealed
How the danger appeals
But my conscience sees
[Chorus]
I heard it from the preacher man
He said leave that boy alone
He's no good for you
I heard it from the preacher man
He said heaven must have sent you
But the devil's gonna get you
He's gonna do it for you
You're like a black cat
Who always knows that
It's life is a mystery
You mesmerize me
And then you hypnotize me
Till obsession devours me
You're silky words soothe me
As they move me
To ecstasy
And just as I'm falling
I hear a voice calling
Don't believe
[Chorus]
You're bad news disguised
Dressed and painted with lies
But I just can't see
When truth is concealed
How the danger appeals
But my conscience sees
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Bananarama's Preacher Man depict a woman who is helplessly drawn to a man who is not good for her. She knows he's bad news, but she can't resist him. The desire she feels for him is so intense that even when she despises him for deceiving her, it only magnifies her need for him. She acknowledges that he's a danger to her, but her obsession is too strong to ignore.
The woman in the song is aware of her predicament and her conscience tells her that she needs to leave the man alone. She acknowledges that the preacher man was right, that the devil's going to get her. However, she is unable to resist the temptation and keeps coming back to him, despite the risks. The man's words soothe her, and she falls under his spell until she hears the preacher man's voice calling out to her, warning her not to believe the man's lies.
Overall, the song conveys the idea that sometimes we are drawn to people who are not good for us, and even when we know better, we cannot resist their pull. The lyrics are a testament to the power of desire, and the irresistible pull of human attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
Its like a magic
It feels too good to be true, like a magical experience.
I've got to have it
I desire it so much that I can't resist.
Whatever lies out of reach of me
Anything that is unattainable becomes more desirable.
And to despise it
To hate something that you crave only makes the craving stronger.
Just magnifies it
The more you hate something, the stronger it becomes.
Can't obliterate the need
You can't eliminate the desire completely.
You're bad news disguised
You are not good for me, but it is not obvious at first glance.
Dressed and painted with lies
Deception is used to make you seem more appealing.
But I just can't see
Despite the deception, I am still drawn to you.
When truth is concealed
When the reality is hidden from view.
How the danger appeals
The risk involved makes it more tempting.
But my conscience sees
Even though I am drawn to you, my conscience tells me it is wrong.
I heard it from the preacher man
The preacher warned me about you.
He said leave that boy alone
The preacher advised me to stay away from you.
He's no good for you
You are not good for me.
He said heaven must have sent you
The preacher suggested that you were a gift from God.
But the devil's gonna get you
The preacher warned me that you were trouble.
He's gonna do it for you
The devil will lead you astray.
You're like a black cat
You are mysterious and enticing.
Who always knows that
You are aware of your own allure.
It's life is a mystery
No one can fully understand you.
You mesmerize me
You captivate and enchant me.
And then you hypnotize me
You entrance me utterly.
Till obsession devours me
I become fixated on you to the point of destruction.
You're silky words soothe me
Your smooth and comforting words make me feel better.
As they move me
I am swept away by your words.
To ecstasy
I am overwhelmed with joy and excitement.
And just as I'm falling
As I am about to succumb to your charms.
I hear a voice calling
My conscience speaks up once more.
Don't believe
Do not be deceived again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Sarah Elizabeth Dallin, Martin Glover, Andrew Caine
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Its like a magic
I've got to have it
Whatever lies out of reach of me
And to despise it
Just magnifies it
Can't obliterate the need
You're bad news disguised
Dressed and painted with lies
But I just can't see
When truth is concealed
How the danger appeals
But my conscience sees
I heard it from the preacher man
He said leave that boy alone
He's no good for you
I heard it from the preacher man
He said heaven must have sent you
But the devil's gonna get you
He's gonna do it for you
You're like a black cat
Who always knows that
It's life is a mystery
You mesmerize me
And then you hypnotize me
Till obsession devours me
You're silky words soothe me
As they move me
To ecstasy
And just as I'm falling
I hear a voice calling
Don't believe
I heard it from the preacher man
He said leave that boy alone
He's no good for you
I heard it from the preacher man
He said heaven must have sent you
But the devil's gonna get you
He's gonna do it for you
You're bad news disguised
Dressed and painted with lies
But I just can't see
When truth is concealed
How the danger appeals
But my conscience sees
I heard it from the preacher man
He said leave that boy alone
He's no good for you
I heard it from the preacher man
He said heaven must have sent you
But the devil's gonna get you
He's gonna do it for you
@cheekytyke
Siobhan chose to do this on their recent tour. Goes to show what a great song this is
@user-kf8wb2cq4f
One of Their Best.
@KayleighNatasha
Great song from a brilliant album
@robertwiegman1
Let's face it, Banarrama is and always will be AWESOME!!!!!!
@dimitrismakris522
Bananarama still listening in 2021.Their music lifts you and with it you travel through time!!!
@channelskip
First time I heard this song, I was at a gay bar in Dallas. Knew right away it was Bananarama. Pop Life is still a fantastic album, and the singles released were all incredible.
@forestdenizen6497
They're popular in that scene because they are trans.
@channelskip
@Forest Denizen Sara gave birth to a daughter, Keren to a son.
@seankarriker9653
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@Kimwildefan1981
@@forestdenizen6497what? 😂