Man Overboard
Blondie Lyrics
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Man overboard, he jumped didn't need a shove
Oh I've been sailing the sea of love experiencing romance
With what I know he never stood a chance
He gave it all for love
He gave it all for love
Said lower the boats, he's sinking in a sea of love
Lower the boats, he's sinking in a sea of love
With what I know he never stood a chance, no!
Man overboard
Man overboard
Man overboard
Man overboard
Throw him a line
Man overboard
He gave it all for love
He gave it all for love
He gave it
He gave it all for love
Man overboard
The song "Man Overboard" by Blondie is about a man who falls in love deeply, almost to the point of drowning in it. The metaphor of a man overboard in a sea of love is used throughout the song to denote the feeling of being overwhelmed by love. The lyrics suggest that the man jumped into this sea of love willingly and did not need any push or encouragement to do so, further emphasizing his all-consuming passion.
The singer, who is experiencing love in her own way, watches the man sink and observes that he never stood a chance against the intensity of his own emotions. The repetition of the line, "He gave it all for love," suggests that the man's love was all-consuming and resulted in his undoing. The singer also uses the phrase "lower the boats" to imply that the man is beyond saving and that his love has become too much for him to handle.
Overall, "Man Overboard" is a warning about the overpowering nature of love and how it can lead to one's demise if not managed properly.
Line by Line Meaning
Man overboard, sinking in a sea of love
A man has fallen deeply in love, but the relationship is failing and he is drowning in his emotions.
Man overboard, he jumped didn't need a shove
The man willingly threw himself into the intense emotions of the relationship, without any outside influence pushing him.
Oh I've been sailing the sea of love experiencing romance
The singer has been in many romantic relationships, and has come to understand the ups and downs, including the possibility of getting hurt or lost at sea.
With what I know he never stood a chance
Based on their experience, the artist believes that the man was bound to fail in the relationship, no matter how much he gave to it.
He gave it all for love
The man put in all of his effort and energy towards making the relationship work.
Said lower the boats, he's sinking in a sea of love
The man is so deep in his emotions that he is drowning, and drastic measures need to be taken in order to save him.
Lower the boats, he's sinking in a sea of love
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.
Man overboard
A call for attention to the crisis in the relationship and the man's emotional state.
Throw him a line
A plea for help in saving the relationship or the man from drowning in their emotions.
He gave it all for love
Repeating the earlier sentiment of the man giving it his all in the relationship.
He gave it
Shortened form of 'he gave it all for love', repeated for emphasis.
Man overboard
A final call for attention to the crisis in the relationship and the man's emotional state.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chris Stein, Deborah Harry
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Kc
on Accidents Never Happen
Judging from the cultural framework at the time i read it as lies being exposed for the middle income layers of the society who ere led to believe that if they follow certain codes they will be happy and prosperous but so many fail so accidents nver happen is a mockery