Major Minus
Coldplay [JPTC] Lyrics
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One eye on what you do
So be careful who it is you're talking to
They got one eye watching you
One eye on what you do
So be careful what it is you're trying to do
And be careful when you're walking in the view
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Got one eye on the road and one on
They got one eye watching you
And one eye on what you do
So be careful 'cause nothing they say is true
D-don't believe a word, it's us against the world
And we just got to turn up to be heard
Hear the crocodiles ticking round the world
Hear those crocodiles ticking, they go ticking round the world
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Got one eye on the road and
You could hear them climbing the stairs
I got my right side fighting while
My left hides under the chairs
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
The lyrics of "Major Minus" by Coldplay (piano) convey a sense of paranoia and mistrust towards those who seem to be watching or monitoring the actions of the singer. The repetition of the phrase "they got one eye watching you, one eye on what you do" emphasizes the constant surveillance and scrutiny that the singer feels. The advice to "be careful who it is you're talking to" suggests that the singer is aware that even seemingly innocuous conversations can be monitored and used against them. The reference to "crocodiles ticking round the world" adds to the sense of danger and menace, giving the impression that the singer is never truly safe.
The chorus, with its repetition of "got one eye on the road and one on you", can be interpreted in several ways. It could suggest that the singer is being chased or pursued, with someone following them constantly. Alternatively, it could imply that the singer is being watched by a higher power, such as a government or authority figure, who has the power to control their movements and actions.
The closing lines of the song, with the singer's right side fighting while the left hides under the chairs, suggest a sense of internal conflict and struggle. The repetition of "got one eye on the road and one on you" further emphasizes the sense of being constantly watched and scrutinized.
Overall, "Major Minus" is a song that deals with themes of paranoia, mistrust, and surveillance, painting a picture of a world where nothing is as it seems and danger lurks around every corner.
Line by Line Meaning
They got one eye watching you
There is always someone keeping an eye on you
One eye on what you do
Watching your every move carefully
So be careful who it is you're talking to
Be cautious of who you're speaking with
So be careful what it is you're trying to do
Be mindful of your actions and their consequences
And be careful when you're walking in the view
Be aware of your surroundings when in public
Just be careful when you're walking in the view
Take caution when you're in the public eye
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Someone is watching you closely while also doing something else
So be careful 'cause nothing they say is true
Distrust what others say as it may not be accurate
D-don't believe a word, it's us against the world
Don't believe what others say as it's just you and me against everyone else
And we just got to turn up to be heard
We have to make ourselves noticeable to make a difference
Hear the crocodiles ticking round the world
Hear the dangers lurking all around us
Hear those crocodiles ticking, they go ticking round the world
Be aware of the potential hazards all around us
You could hear them climbing the stairs
You can sense the imminent danger approaching
I got my right side fighting while
I am fighting with all my might
My left hides under the chairs
While also attempting to hide from danger
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN PETER GEORGE ENO, GUY BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN
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Juna Natakusumah
"Major Minus"
They got one eye watching you
One eye, what you do?
So be careful who it is you’re talking to
They got one eye watching you
One eye, what you do?
So be careful what it is you’re tryin’ to do
And be careful when you’re walking into view
Just be careful when you’re walking into view
Ooh-ooh-oooh
Ooh-ooh-oooh-oooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Ooh-ooh-oooh
Ooh-ooh-oooh-oooh
Got one eye on the road and one on…
They got one eye watching you
And one eye, what you do?
So be careful 'cause nothing they say is true
Bu-but don’t believe a word
It’s just us against the world
And we just gotta turn to be heard
I hear the crocodiles ticking ’round the world
I hear those crocodiles ticking, they go ticking ’round the world
Ooh-ooh-oooh
Ooh-ooh-oooh-oooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Ooh-ooh-oooh
Ooh-ooh-oooh-oooh
Got one eye on the road and hey!
I can hear them climbing the stairs
I got my left side, fight you on my left
Hiding under the chairs
Ooh-ooh-oooh
Ooh-ooh-oooh-oooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Ooh-ooh-oooh
Ooh-ooh-oooh-oooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Key-Yahna
"Major Minus Lyrics"
They got one eye watching you
One eye on what you do
So be careful who it is you're talking to
They got one eye watching you
One eye on what you do
So be careful what it is you're trying to do
And be careful when you're walking into view
Just be careful when you're walking into view
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh oooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh oooh
Got one eye on the road and one on
They got one eye watching you
One eye on what you do
So be careful 'cos nothing they say is true
No don't believe a word
It's just us against the world
And we just got to turn up to be heard
Hear the crocodiles ticking round the world
Hear those crocodiles ticking, they go ticking round the world
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh oooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh oooh
Got one eye on the road and
You could hear them climbing the stairs
Got my right side fighting while my left hides under the chairs
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh oooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh oooh
Got one eye on the road and one on you
Daniel Emmanuel Level3
the aggression in this song is incredible. coldplay have a song for every mood
Roarguard
I have exactly 100 songs of them and I can confirm!
Nour Sarhan
Right!
Daniel
Dad?
Lost In Soho
So intense. I loved, or I did love, these guys.
Lost In Soho
POOR PIRANO it's all in what each individual ear hears.
wlkrstph
most underrated Coldplay song EVER. I MEAN LISTEN TO IT! IT'S... IT'S... INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!
ahjajai
+wlkrstph no song from coldplay is underrated, they are all great.
Noah Hornecker
Yep that's the case with a lot of underrated songs. It's sad really. :P
nintendofan204
IKR, it's possibly my favorite song from Mylo Xyloto.