Electioneering
Easy Star All-Stars Lyrics


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I will stop, see I will stop for nothing
Say the right things when electioneering
I trust I can rely on your vote

When I go forward you go backward
Somewhere we will meet
When I go forward you go backward
Somewhere we will meet

[Incomprehensible]

Riot shields, voodoo economics, yes
It's just business, cattle prods and the I.M.F.
I trust I can rely on your vote rockas

When I go forward you go backward
Somewhere we will meet
When I go forward you go backward
Somewhere we will meet





Rockas

Overall Meaning

The song "Electioneering" by Easy Star All-Stars talks about the common practices of politicians during their election campaigns. The lines "Say the right things when electioneering, I trust I can rely on your vote" indicate that the politicians are willing to say anything to get elected and they expect the voters to be swayed by their words. The line "I will stop for nothing" shows the unscrupulous nature of politicians who would do anything to win an election.


The verses talk about different aspects of an election campaign such as using riot shields, voodoo economics, and business tactics to sway the electorate. The line "cattle prods and the IMF" indicates that even international organizations have a role to play in electioneering. The use of "rockas" at the end can be seen as a sarcastic comment on the way politicians use popular music to appeal to the youth vote.


The chorus presents a contrasting image of the politicians and the voters going in opposite directions but still meeting somewhere. This can be interpreted as a commentary on the fact that politicians and voters may have different goals and objectives, but they still have to interact and coexist in the same society.


Line by Line Meaning

I will stop, see I will stop for nothing
I will not let anything or anyone stop me from achieving my goals, even if it means going against my morals.


Say the right things when electioneering
I will manipulate and fake my way through political campaigns by carefully choosing my words and convincing people to vote for me.


I trust I can rely on your vote
I am confident that you will vote for me and help me win this election, no matter what it takes.


When I go forward you go backward Somewhere we will meet
I am determined to move forward with my agenda, even if it means others have to suffer or take a step back. Eventually, we will see the consequences of these actions.


[Incomprehensible]
This line is intentionally unclear or muffled to convey the idea that politics can be confusing or disorienting.


Riot shields, voodoo economics, yes It's just business, cattle prods and the I.M.F.
I am willing to use extreme force or manipulate economic systems to get what I want. To me, it's all just business and I will do whatever it takes to stay in power.


I trust I can rely on your vote rockas
I am repeating my confidence in your vote, but the addition of 'rockas' at the end implies a laid-back or casual attitude towards politics, as if it doesn't really matter.


When I go forward you go backward Somewhere we will meet When I go forward you go backward Somewhere we will meet Rockas
This repeated chorus emphasizes the idea that all actions have consequences, and that eventually, even those who have been pushed aside or wronged will meet those who caused the harm. The addition of 'rockas' again implies a disregard for the weight of these actions.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke

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