Make It Happen
Electronic Lyrics


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Sometimes we find ourselves
Looking for something new
We stand outside ourselves
Not knowing quite what we should do

I am in debt to you
I owe respect to you
But you've got to learn it's gonna turn,
Into neglect for you

And though
You caught me naked
I didn't enjoy it
In fact I regret it

[Chorus]
Let's make it happen
Why can't you understand
I am a fraction
A part of a broken man

I hope you understand
It's part of my action plan
To bury you in the sand
The tide's gonna turn

When will you learn
To stop hiding inside yourself
I bet you wish you were someone else
Tell me when will you learn

The day's getting longer
And you're getting common sense
So get right down off that fence
Ain't it time that you turned

And though
You got me thinking
You could be faking
Your ego's inflated and I'm sick of waiting

[Chorus: x2]

My soul is in rapture
If only we could both hold on




Let's cause a reaction
Just like you know we should.

Overall Meaning

In Electronic's song "Make It Happen," the lyrics explore the struggle of wanting something new but not knowing what to do. The singer finds themselves indebted to someone, owing them respect, but ultimately realizing that neglect may be inevitable. The lyrics in the chorus express the desire to make a change, with the singer feeling like a fraction of a broken man. The second verse continues with urging the other person to stop hiding inside themselves and asking when they will learn to turn away from their current state. The song ends with the hope to cause a reaction, with both parties holding on.


The opening lines of the song set the tone for the theme of feeling lost and wanting change. The use of standing "outside ourselves" suggests they are looking in from an outsider's perspective. Additionally, the phrase "caught me naked" could have a literal interpretation, but the context and regret suggest a metaphorical interpretation of being vulnerable in front of someone.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes we find ourselves
Occasionally we discover ourselves in a predicament


Looking for something new
Desiring novelty from what we have already experienced


We stand outside ourselves
We remain puzzled about the course of action to take


Not knowing quite what we should do
Unclear about the correct decision we ought to make


I am in debt to you
I am obliged to show gratitude to you


I owe respect to you
I owe you a sign of respect


But you've got to learn it's gonna turn,
You must realize that it will eventually lead to a lack of respect from others


Into neglect for you
Which will be a form of disrespect towards you


And though
Despite the fact


You caught me naked
You found me exposed


I didn't enjoy it
I didn't relish that experience


In fact I regret it
I genuinely feel sorry about it


Let's make it happen
Let's get things done


Why can't you understand
What makes it difficult for you to comprehend


I am a fraction
I am only a small part


A part of a broken man
A fragment of an emotionally shattered man


I hope you understand
I desire that you comprehend


It's part of my action plan
It is one of my strategies


To bury you in the sand
To suppress you into insignificance


The tide's gonna turn
It's inevitable that circumstances will change


When will you learn
When do you plan to comprehend


To stop hiding inside yourself
To stop avoiding who you truly are


I bet you wish you were someone else
I bet you desire to be anyone but yourself


Tell me when will you learn
Inform me when you plan to understand


The day's getting longer
The duration of the day is expanding


And you're getting common sense
You begin to show signs of practicality


So get right down off that fence
So make a clear decision


Ain't it time that you turned
Isn't it time you changed direction


And though
Despite the fact


You got me thinking
You've made me ponder


You could be faking
Perhaps you're pretending


Your ego's inflated and I'm sick of waiting
Your self-importance is excessive and I am tired of waiting


My soul is in rapture
My spirit is in a state of joy


If only we could both hold on
If only we could keep going


Let's cause a reaction
Let's make things happen


Just like you know we should.
Exactly as you realize we can do it




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER MANSSON, LORNE ALISTAIR TENNANT, JAN KASK, WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR

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zagman4502

Electronic is one of the greatest bands in the modern age, hands down!!!

Podders

Love this album, the one where Electronic get heavy.
Would love this album on vinyl someday…

Christopher Conville

Electronic needs to regroup and make more awesome music

Nick R O'Philiac

A million miles from the feel of the first album- and certainly the second. Not even particularly 'electronic' but for a few touches. This IS, however, a staggeringly powerful exemplar what collaboration can achieve

Chuck Rittling

IMO best Electronic song, especially Johnny's guitar.

Kanka

What a great song

Zeneeka0405

Fantastic song Reminds me that I have to buy the album :P

Rafael Fos

amazing...!!!

Pamela

That guitar.....

David Jason

I hear The Chemical Brothers in this, it;s damn thumping!

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