Spirits in the Material World
Banda Do Sul Lyrics
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To our troubled evolution
Have no faith in constitution
There is no bloody revolution
We are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
With words they try to jail you
They subjugate the meek
But it's the rhetoric of failure
We are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Where does the answer lie?
Living from day to day
If it's something we can't buy
There must be another way
We are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
The lyrics to Banda Do Sul's song "Spirits in the Material World" speak to the idea that there are spiritual forces at play in the world that are more important than the political and material concerns that often dominate our attention. The first line points out that despite the societal problems we face, there is no political solution to them. The singer seems to be expressing skepticism in the ability of governments and political leaders to solve these issues, and encourages us not to place too much faith in constitutional frameworks or revolutions to achieve change.
The second half of the verse portrays a cynical view of political leaders, who are depicted as trying to "jail you" with their words and subjugating the meek. The chorus brings in the central theme of the song: we are spirits in the material world. This suggests that our true nature is more than just physical beings, and that our focus on the material realm is limiting us from achieving something more meaningful. The second verse offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that there might be another way to live beyond the day-to-day material concerns that preoccupy us.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a call to recognize the spiritual dimension of our lives and to look beyond the material world for answers to the problems we face.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no political solution
There is no solution to our problems that can be provided by politicians, political parties or the government.
To our troubled evolution
Our development as a society is marred by various problems and challenges.
Have no faith in constitution
We cannot rely on the constitution or laws to solve all of our problems.
There is no bloody revolution
Violent revolution is not the answer to our problems.
We are spirits in the material world
As human beings, we are more than just physical bodies; we have a spiritual dimension as well.
Are spirits in the material world
This line is repeated several times to emphasize the idea that we are spiritual beings living in a physical world.
Our so-called leaders speak
The people who are supposed to lead us often use rhetoric to try and manipulate us.
With words they try to jail you
Leaders can try to control us and limit our freedom through their use of language.
They subjugate the meek
Leaders often take advantage of those who are less powerful or influential.
But it's the rhetoric of failure
The way that leaders often speak to us is not effective and will not lead to real solutions.
Where does the answer lie?
We don't know where to find the solutions to our problems.
Living from day to day
We are just trying to get through each day as it comes.
If it's something we can't buy
The answer to our problems cannot be bought with money or material possessions.
There must be another way
We need to find a different approach to solving our problems.
Are spirits in the material world
The song ends with a repetition of this line to reiterate the idea that we are spiritual beings living in a physical world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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