Unbelievable
EMF - Unbelievable Lyrics
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What the
What the, was that?
You burden me with your questions
You'd have me tell no lies
You're always asking what it's all about
But don't listen to my replies
But when I do I'm a fool
These times I've spent, I've realized
I'm going to shoot through
And leave you
The things, you say
Your purple prose just give you away
The things, you say
You're unbelievable
Oh!
What the
What the, was that?
You burden me with your problems
By telling me more than mine
I'm always so concerned
With the way you say
You always have to stop
To think of us being one
Is more than I ever know
But this time, I realize
I'm going to shoot through
And leave you
The things, you say
Your purple prose just give you away
The things, you say
You're unbelievable
Oh!
What the
One
What the
One
What the
One
What the, was that?
Seemingly lastless
Don't mean you can ask us
Pushing down the relative
Bringing out your higher self
Think of the fine times
Pushing down the better few
Instead of bringing out the clues
To what the world and everything you answer to
Brace yourself with the greatest of ease
I know this world ain't what it seems
What the, was that?
It's unbelievable
You burden me with your questions
You'd have me tell no lies
You're always asking what it's all about
And don't listen to my replies
You say to me I don't talk enough
But when I do I'm a fool
These times I've spent, I've realized
I'm going to shoot through
And leave you
The things, you say
Your purple prose just give you away
The things, you say
In thought I love you more
The things, you say
Your purple prose just give you away
The things, you say
You're unbelievable
Oh!
What the
One
What the
You're so unbelievable
One
What the
One
What the
You're unbelievable
It's unbelievable
Oh!
What the
One
What the
One
What the
What the, was that?
You're unbelievable
The opening lines of EMF's "Unbelievable" capture the infectious energy and unbridled enthusiasm that defines this early 90s hit song. The opening verse of the song speaks to the idea of being burdened by someone else's questions and the pressure to conform to their expectations. The singer describes feeling foolish for talking too much or too little, and realizing that they need to break free from these constraints and move on from the relationship.
The chorus of the song features the memorable refrain of "You're unbelievable!" which is directed at the person who has been holding the singer back. The lyrics suggest that this person is manipulative, deceitful, and not to be trusted - someone whose "purple prose" gives them away as being insincere and untruthful. The singer emphasizes their own self-reliance and determination to "shoot through" and leave this person behind.
The second half of the song features more abstract and poetic language that touches on themes of transcendence and the search for deeper meaning in life. The lines "Pushing down the relative / Bringing out your higher self" suggest a striving towards self-improvement and spiritual growth, while the final lines of the song hint at a larger cosmic mystery that remains unsolved.
Overall, "Unbelievable" is a song about breaking free from constraints, standing up for oneself, and pursuing a higher purpose. Its catchy melody and energetic beat have made it a timeless anthem of empowerment and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh!
Expressing surprise
What the
Expressing confusion or disbelief
What the, was that?
Expressing surprise or confusion about something that just happened
You burden me with your questions
You ask me too many questions and it's becoming a heavy burden
You'd have me tell no lies
You expect me to tell the truth, which is difficult because there are many uncomfortable truths
You're always asking what it's all about
You constantly seek an understanding of the meaning of things
But don't listen to my replies
You don't really care about my answers
You say to me I don't talk enough
You complain that I don't talk enough
But when I do I'm a fool
But when I do speak, I make myself look ridiculous
These times I've spent, I've realized
I have spent a lot of time thinking about our situation and I have come to a conclusion
I'm going to shoot through
I'm going to leave quickly
And leave you
And leave you behind
The things, you say
The words that you speak
Your purple prose just give you away
Your elaborate language reveals that you are trying to hide something
You're unbelievable
You are not credible, trustworthy, or believable
You burden me with your problems
You bring your problems to me
By telling me more than mine
You tell me more than I can handle
I'm always so concerned
I am always worried
With the way you say
About the things that you express
You always have to stop
You always have to take a break
To think of us being one
To believe that we are a unified entity
Is more than I ever know
Is more than I can comprehend
But this time, I realize
But now, I understand
In thought I love you more
In my mind, I still love you
One
Expressing agreement or attention to what has been said
Seemingly lastless
Appearing to have no end
Don't mean you can ask us
Does not mean that you can make demands of us
Pushing down the relative
Suppressing or devaluing those who are related to you
Bringing out your higher self
Encouraging the manifestation of the best aspects of your character
Think of the fine times
Remember the good times
Pushing down the better few
Suppressing or devaluing those who are better than you
Instead of bringing out the clues
Instead of revealing the answers
To what the world and everything you answer to
To the mysteries of the world and everything you are accountable for
Brace yourself with the greatest of ease
Prepare yourself with confidence and composure
I know this world ain't what it seems
I know that the world is not as it appears to be
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Zachary Sebastian Rex Foley, Mark Simon De Cloedt, James Saul Atkin, Derran Gene Brownson, Ian Dench
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@emftheband
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@braedon1986
Thank you for the memories! Love you to the moon and back!
@gazhazzler1916
Britpop killed your music
@GUSTAVTT
are you still there????? man, this is amazing!!!!!
@abril9571
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@revinhatol
Sounds a bit profane, that's why this version comes up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGFVnflE4Zo
@DeathSOAD
1991 - this song is awesome!
2024 - this song is awesome!
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@jenhodge9018
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@JoshHipHopLivin
Your point?