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The Monitors
Dukes of the Orient Lyrics
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(Wriiten by Erik Norlander for Waking Dream Music Think Tank Media
Well that's some fancy mischief
We didn't expect it from you
You thought that no one watches
But now we have the truth
Our eyes are on you
We're the architects of heaven and earth
We're the watchful eye, the culture rebirth
We're the monitors
We monitor you
You won't believe it's true
You watch the new horizon
And think it's a perfect day
It's all about to change up
We always have our say
The light and dark
A brave new world
It's ours to control
We're the architects of heaven and earth
We're the watchful eye, the culture rebirth
We're the monitors
We monitor you
The ups and downs
Of every day
Our eyes are on you
We're the architects of heaven and earth
We're the watchful eye, the culture rebirth
We're the monitors
We monitor you
We're the architectsof heaven and earth
We're the guardians of culture rebirth
We're the monitors who monitor you
You won't believe it's true
The lyrics of "The Monitors" by Dukes of the Orient explore themes of surveillance and control, depicting a group of unseen figures referred to as "the monitors." The song begins with the acknowledgment of some unexpected mischief, suggesting that the monitors are aware of and observing the actions of individuals. The idea is conveyed that nobody can escape the watchful eyes of these monitors, as they are always vigilant in their observation.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power and authority of the monitors, stating that they are the "architects of heaven and earth" and the force behind the "culture rebirth." This suggests that they have the ability to shape and control the world around them. The repetition of the phrase "We monitor you" further emphasizes their omnipresence and control.
The second verse continues to emphasize the influence and power of the monitors, suggesting that even when individuals believe they are experiencing a perfect day or positive change, the monitors always have the final say. The references to light and dark and a "brave new world" indicate that the monitors have the ability to manipulate and shape reality according to their desires.
The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the monitors are the ones in control, responsible for shaping the world and monitoring individuals' every move. The repeated line "You won't believe it's true" implies that the monitors' power and influence may be so overwhelming that it is hard to comprehend or accept.
Overall, "The Monitors" explores the concept of surveillance and the presence of unseen forces that watch and control individuals. It raises questions about the extent of their power and the implications of living in a world where one's every action is monitored and controlled by a higher authority.
Line by Line Meaning
Well that's some fancy mischief
That was quite clever and deceitful
We didn't expect it from you
We were surprised by your actions
You thought that no one watches
You believed you were not being observed
But now we have the truth
But now we know the reality
The ups and downs of every day
The fluctuations and challenges of daily life
Our eyes are on you
We are constantly observing you
We're the architects of heaven and earth
We have control over the divine and earthly realms
We're the watchful eye, the culture rebirth
We are the vigilant observers, overseeing the revival of culture
We're the monitors
We are the overseers
We monitor you
We keep a close watch on you
You won't believe it's true
It will be hard for you to accept the reality
You watch the new horizon
You observe the promising future
And think it's a perfect day
And believe everything is going smoothly
It's all about to change up
But a significant transformation is about to occur
We always have our say
We always have the final say or influence
The light and dark
The contrasting aspects of life
A brave new world
An exciting and unknown future
It's ours to control
We have the power to manipulate or guide it
We're the guardians of culture rebirth
We protect and nurture the revival of culture
We're the architects of heaven and earth
We have control over the divine and earthly realms
We're the monitors who monitor you
We are the overseers who watch over you
You won't believe it's true
It will be hard for you to accept the reality
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Erik Norlander
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Santa Ray Bradshaw
The lyrics... This took a little work, I think I have them right.
"Well that's some fancy mischief, we didn't expect it from you.
You thought that no-one watches, but now we have the truth
The up's & downs of every day, our eyes are on you.
We're the architects of Heaven & Earth, we're the ones who lie the cultural re-birth, we're the monitors we monitor you.
You won't believe it's true.
You watch the new horizon, and think it's the perfect day.
It's all about to change up, we always have our say.
The light & dark, a brave new world, it's out of control.
We're the architects of Heaven & Earth, we're the ones who lie the cultural re-birth, we're the monitors we monitor you.
You won't believe it's true.
.... bridge....
The up's & downs of every day, our eyes are on you.
We're the architects of Heaven & Earth, we're the ones who lie the cultural re-birth, we're the monitors, we monitor you.
You won't believe it's true.
We're the architects of Heaven & Earth, we're the ones who guardians of cultural re-birth, we're the monitors we monitor you.
You won't believe it's true.
We're the architects of Heaven & Earth, we're the ones who guardians of cultural re-birth, we're the monitors we monitor you.
You won't believe it's true.
(Electronic chatter)....
(Electronic voice) "Several protocols disregarded"
Azarel Zaleta
I loved the Payne era in Asia,and that alone makes me absolutely love this ❤️ please dont ever stop making music:(
Dennis Peterson
I was so excited to see that Dukes of the Orient were not a one and done band. That first release was excellent and this song is equally great. Payne's voice is commanding in his delivery and the progressive, keyboard heavy music is enthralling. I love this style of music and this is honoring the legacy of the genre! Thank you Dukes of the Orient!!!!
Paul Logue
Utterly brilliant. The last album was sensational and this just picking up where it left off. Just take my money now!!!
Вячеслав Бабин
The voice is very powerful! Goosebumps already! He sings very coolly!
john whitfield
just need a few uk dates now. there is a huge hole for this music now asia are no more.
Zontaar
Sounds like a plan! Lets help fight the Monitors by helping John Payne sing more songs about them!
Dave Bentley
Can't wait to hear the rest of the album. John has some serious good chops on lead guitar as well. Love this sound!
R MP
There´re soundbytes of all new songs on i-tunes.
Visualize Prog
Excellent! Payne rocks it as always!
Arnold Layne
Well I didn't expect this. I had assumed that this project would be a one shot deal, given how long it took for the first album to finally get done. I'm pleasantly surprised.