Action
Brian Connolly's Sweet Lyrics


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So you think you'll take another piece of me
To satisfy your intellectual need
Do you want, do you want
Action, action, action, action

Gonna bring you down
'Cause you've been pushing me
You've got to recognize my superiority
Liar, liar, liar, liar

You know you believed it
Higher, higher, higher, higher
'Cause I'm the main man
And that's why

Everybody wants a piece of the action
Everybody needs a main attraction
I've got what everybody needs
Satisfaction guarantees

That everybody wants a piece of the action
Oh, I was suicidal 'cause you was my idol
Baby, baby, baby, bring it to your knees
Oh, there was a time I would have walked the line

But you bled me dry with your insatiable greed
Liar, liar, liar, liar
You know you believed it
Higher, higher, higher, higher

'Cause I'm the main man
And that's why
Everybody wants a piece of the action
Everybody needs a main attraction

I've got what everybody needs
Satisfaction guarantees
That everybody wants a piece of the action
Do you want, do you want action?

Everybody wants, everybody needs
Everybody wants, everybody needs
Everybody wants a piece of the action
Everybody needs a main attraction

I've got what everybody needs




Satisfaction guarantees
That everybody wants a piece of the action

Overall Meaning

The song "Action" by Brian Connolly is a classic rock anthem that speaks about the persona's sense of superiority in a relationship. The lyrics convey the idea that the persona, who is supposedly the "main man," has reached a point of frustration in a relationship where he feels like his partner is taking him for granted. He asserts his dominance by threatening to bring her down and calls her a liar. The chorus of "do you want, do you want, action, action, action, action" is a clear indication of his desire to take charge of the situation and take control of the relationship.


As the song continues, the persona talks about how everyone seems to want a piece of the action, and how he is the main attraction that everyone needs. He speaks about how his partner bled him dry with her insatiable greed, and how he was suicidal because of the relationship at some point in the past. He reiterates that he is the main man, and that's why everyone wants a piece of him.


Overall, the song "Action" by Brian Connolly is a typical rock song that conveys a message of dominance and superiority. The lyrics suggest that the persona is in a position of power and that he won't allow anyone to take that power away from him. The song's catchy chorus and upbeat tempo make it a classic rock anthem that is enjoyed by many people.


Line by Line Meaning

So you think you'll take another piece of me
The singer is aware that the listener wants to know more about him, but the listener has already taken a lot from him.


To satisfy your intellectual need
The listener wants to know more about the singer to satisfy their intellectual curiosity.


Do you want, do you want Action, action, action, action
The singer is aware of the listener's desire for action and is challenging the listener to act.


Gonna bring you down
The singer is determined to bring the listener down to their level.


'Cause you've been pushing me
The listener has been pushing the singer to reveal more about himself.


You've got to recognize my superiority
The singer wants the listener to acknowledge his superiority and stop trying to get more from him.


Liar, liar, liar, liar
The singer thinks the listener is a liar and that they are not really interested in him.


You know you believed it
The singer believes that the listener believes their lies.


Higher, higher, higher, higher
The listener's lies have escalated, and the singer is getting angrier.


'Cause I'm the main man
The singer wants the listener to know that he is the most important person to them.


And that's why everybody wants a piece of the action
The singer's popularity is the reason why everyone wants to know more about him.


Everybody needs a main attraction
People need something to focus on, and the singer is the perfect thing for people to pay attention to.


I've got what everybody needs
The singer has everything that everyone wants.


Satisfaction guarantees
The singer is sure that everyone who interacts with him will be satisfied.


Oh, I was suicidal 'cause you was my idol
The singer was so obsessed with the listener that he almost killed himself.


Baby, baby, baby, bring it to your knees
The singer wants the listener to understand how much power he has over them.


Oh, there was a time I would have walked the line
The singer was willing to do whatever it takes to keep the listener happy, but not anymore.


But you bled me dry with your insatiable greed
The listener took too much from the singer, and now he has nothing left to give.


Everybody wants, everybody needs
The singer's popularity is universal and everyone wants to know more about him.


Everybody wants a piece of the action
Everyone wants to be a part of the singer's success.


I've got what everybody needs
The singer has everything that everyone wants.


Satisfaction guarantees
The singer is sure that everyone who interacts with him will be satisfied.


Do you want, do you want action?
The singer is asking the listener if they want to take action and become a part of his success.




Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eddie Nappi, Jason Slater, Kelli Scott, Troy Dean Van Leeuwen

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Comments from YouTube:

@farrellvanessa

Bless him. He'd been through so much health wise. Sometimes he nailed it, other times his voice just failed him. At the end of the day though, he gave us endless memories. I'd go see him regardless. He earned that much IMO...

@juanatrujillo5417

Muy bueno, very good. Que mรบsica tan genial !!!

@karinrossa2243

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@belenrodriguezraldes358

Los que critican no saben la estrella que fue conolly bueno en mi opinion el alcohol acabo con el y toda su carrera

@leomolzberger1882

1996

@meikemackrodt2346

Autsch๐Ÿ™‰

@miketzai9209

Bless him yes ofcause its bc we speak about
Ok this version i not like, i think the mix isn't as good as it Could be
Rip Brian peace be with you

@andreasuhlbrandt6743

Quite terrible version...Brian tries, but the rest of the band sounds awful. Iยดd say shit, sorry.

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