The Great Defector
Bell X1 Lyrics


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I am the defector
And you?re the farmer?s daughter
You been teasing us farm boys
Till we start talkin? about those rabbits, George
Oh won?t you tell us ?bout those rabbits, George

I am the defector
I give it what it need
Let?s make a new world order
Let?s make it rhyme

You?re the chocolate at the end of my Cornetto
I love the way your underwire bra
Always sets off that X-ray machine

Comin? into land and
Now I love the colour of it all
Blue lights on the runway
I love the colour of it all

I am the defector
?Cause someone stirred my soul
With that great big stick of hers
Kinda looks like an oar

The accountants have taken the movie
Yeah, they?re on set
The people from the mobile phone company
Say who gets to play and who gets to not

You?re a picture of the check out girl
Hand me a plastic bag
I got the sweats trying to open it
As it all piles up, I wish I didn?t bite my nails

Comin? into land and
Now I love the colour of it all
Blue lights on the runway
I love the colour of it all
Getting ready to spill my guts and
I love the colour of it all
To the waitress on roller skates
I love the colour of it all
Oh the colour of it all

I am the great defector
So I must affect an air
Of a man who?s maybe seen too much
But still just manages to care

Still you?re the chocolate at the end of my Cornetto
I love the way your underwire bra
Always sets off that X-ray machine

Comin? into land and
Now I love the colour of it all
Blue lights on the runway
I love the colour of it all
Getting ready to spill my guts and
I love the colour of it all
To the, to the waitress on roller skates
I love the colour of it all
Oh the colour of it all





Waitress on roller skates [x8]
(Love the colour of it all) [x2]

Overall Meaning

The song "The Great Defector" by Bell X1 is a complex and thought-provoking piece that discusses the themes of rebellion, freedom, and desire. Starting with the lines "I am the defector / And you're the farmer's daughter / You been teasing us farm boys / Till we start talkin' about those rabbits, George," the song sets a tone of rebellion and escape. The singer of the song is depicted as the "defector", someone who is breaking free from the status quo and is willing to take risks to achieve their desires.


The song goes on to describe the singer's desire for change and new beginnings, with lyrics like "Let's make a new world order / Let's make it rhyme." The song also contains vivid descriptions of desire and attraction, with lines like "You're the chocolate at the end of my Cornetto" and "I love the way your underwire bra / Always sets off that X-ray machine." The song explores the themes of rebellion and desire, tying them together in a complex and layered interpretation of human nature.


Overall, "The Great Defector" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that explores complex themes through vivid and engaging lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I am the defector
I am the one who has abandoned their previous allegiance or position.


And you?re the farmer?s daughter
You are the daughter of a farmer.


You been teasing us farm boys
You have been teasing the boys who work on the farm.


Till we start talkin? about those rabbits, George
Until we start talking about those rabbits that belong to someone named George.


Oh won?t you tell us ?bout those rabbits, George
Oh, won't you tell us about those rabbits, George?


I give it what it need
I provide what is needed.


Let?s make a new world order
Let's create a new system of organizing the world.


Let?s make it rhyme
Let's make it coherent or consistent in a pleasing way.


You?re the chocolate at the end of my Cornetto
You are the sweet reward or prize that comes at the end of something.


I love the way your underwire bra
I love the way your bra that has a thin, flexible wire in its lower edge to provide support.


Always sets off that X-ray machine
Always triggers the X-ray machine used for security screening or medical imaging.


Comin? into land and
Coming in for a landing and.


Now I love the colour of it all
Now I appreciate the vibrancy or richness of all the colors in this situation.


Blue lights on the runway
Blue lights marking the runway for the plane to follow.


I am the defector
I am the one who has abandoned their previous allegiance or position.


?Cause someone stirred my soul
Because someone caused a strong emotional reaction in me.


With that great big stick of hers
With that large stick or object that belongs to a woman.


Kinda looks like an oar
Kind of resembles a long pole used for rowing a boat.


The accountants have taken the movie
The financial professionals have taken control of the movie.


Yeah, they?re on set
Yes, they are on location where the movie is being filmed.


The people from the mobile phone company
The individuals from the company that provides mobile phone service.


Say who gets to play and who gets to not
Decide who is allowed to participate and who is not.


You?re a picture of the check out girl
You are a representation of the girl who works at the checkout in a store.


Hand me a plastic bag
Pass me a bag made of a synthetic material that will not easily tear or break.


I got the sweats trying to open it
I am sweating and experiencing discomfort while I try to open it.


As it all piles up, I wish I didn?t bite my nails
As everything accumulates or becomes more stressful, I regret having the habit of biting my nails.


Getting ready to spill my guts and
Preparing to reveal everything that is on my mind or in my heart and.


To the waitress on roller skates
To the woman who serves tables while wearing shoes with wheels.


Waitress on roller skates [x8]
Repeating the phrase to emphasize it.


(Love the colour of it all) [x2]
Repeating the phrase to emphasize it and express appreciation for the vibrancy or richness of all the colors.


I am the great defector
I am the one who has abandoned their previous allegiance or position and is now someone of significance.


So I must affect an air
So I must create or project a certain impression or appearance.


Of a man who?s maybe seen too much
Of a man who has possibly experienced too much in their life.


But still just manages to care
But still has the ability to show concern or compassion.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVE BRIAN GERAGHTY, DOMINIC MICHAEL PHILLIPS, PAUL ANTHONY NOONAN

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supafuckinmingster

As an Irish man I'm proud to be fellow countrymen of this band.............superb!

LKNH

Question for you, not sure where you are in Ireland, but have you ever been to a concert at King John Castle in Limerick?
I want to see Crowded House there next year but coming from the States. Thanks!

Alan Burke

Lyrics are absolutely amazing..complete poetry at its amazing best

dancingmonkey08

cant believe this album is 10 years old this month, my favourite song of the album has to be this

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Ilia G

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Love this ...takes me back to my Talking Heads days....Brilliant Lyrics...take the time out to listen....

John Quigley

It’s a complete rip off of ‘and she was’

liam oshea

i would love to have written this song... on many many levels ... excellence

DonCornelius

I don't always listen to Steinbeck references from a band that sounds like a cross between the Doors and the Talking Heads.... but when I do I listen to this song.

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