Coffee People
Bangkutaman Lyrics


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I see it blue, I see it rule
Times are hard when things tend to be true
Today you cry, today I cry
What are the things that make me hide inside
Write stories and ride the wind
The wings make her like a disaster queen
Share a tear and I'll be here
Let the world receive the news from the scene
I said, I guess you know what I mean
The sea is green, the seeds of love
Keep the one who make your heart warm but cold
Place the sun on a highest sky
Put away the guns and sing to angry crowd

I said, I guess you know what I mean
War or peace, don't make a fist
A one-way ticket to the misery beast
Th ice is thin, the beast won't leave




Is that the end of these things
I said, I guess you know what I mean

Overall Meaning

The song Coffee People by Bangkutaman portrays a sense of melancholy and contemplation while observing the world around them. The opening couplet "I see it blue, I see it rule/Times are hard when things tend to be true" may suggest that even though the world appears to be in a good state, the truth is that times are actually difficult. The singer encourages the listener to share their emotions, saying "Share a tear and I'll be here/Let the world receive the news from the scene." The song also seems to promote peace and love, with the lyrics "Keep the one who make your heart warm but cold/Place the sun on a highest sky/Put away the guns and sing to angry crowd."


The chorus repeating "I said, I guess you know what I mean" emphasizes that the singer is hoping for collective understanding and empathy, as if the listener is supposed to be in on some sort of secret. The line "War or peace, don't make a fist" encourages the listener to avoid violence and remain peaceful. The metaphor of a "one-way ticket to the misery beast" implies that a life of violence and anger will only lead to misery, and that it's important to find love and keep it close.


Line by Line Meaning

I see it blue, I see it rule
I am aware of the reality and the established norms.


Times are hard when things tend to be true
It is difficult when you have to face the truth in challenging times.


Today you cry, today I cry
I empathize with you and share in your emotions.


What are the things that make me hide inside
What are the things that make me feel scared and vulnerable?


Write stories and ride the wind
Create narratives that can travel far and wide like the wind.


The wings make her like a disaster queen
Her freedom and recklessness can potentially cause chaos and destruction.


Share a tear and I'll be here
I am here for you in times of sadness and despair.


Let the world receive the news from the scene
Let the world know what is happening by sharing the news from the front lines.


I said, I guess you know what I mean
I am restating my previous line to emphasize my point.


The sea is green, the seeds of love
The sea symbolizes the abundance and fertility of love.


Keep the one who make your heart warm but cold
Stay with the one who makes you feel loved but keeps you grounded and rational.


Place the sun on a highest sky
Place the source of light and hope at the pinnacle of your life.


Put away the guns and sing to angry crowd
Instead of using violence, use music and art to channel anger and frustration.


War or peace, don't make a fist
Whether in war or peace, do not resort to violence.


A one-way ticket to the misery beast
Violence and chaos are a one-way ticket to a life of suffering and misery.


The ice is thin, the beast won't leave
The danger is still present and must not be ignored.


Is that the end of these things
Is that the end of the cycle of violence and suffering?


I said, I guess you know what I mean
I am once again emphasizing my point.




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