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My imagination wants to see
The vivid colours of reality
There's a place out there beyond my grasp
A revolution in a looking glass
I've got to get this problem off my chest
I'm sick and tired of being second best
I'll rearrange my credibility
A fund raiser for a restless sea

Don't ever doubt me
What's come over you
Won't you forgive me
What are you gonna do?
Don't ever doubt me
What's come over you
Won't you forgive me
What are you gonna do
What will you do

I can't contain what's inside my head
I'm losing words that I must have read
Do you remember the time we spent
It seems that we were the main event
Have you a reason to behave like this
Maybe you need a psychoanalyst?
If you keep pushing me out of the door
For sure,
You'll never see me again

No one to talk to
What am I gonna do
You're never there
Right when I need you
Give me a cause
Give me a reason
For your applause
I'll commit treason

And in my mind I know I'm right
It's the same thing every night
You're not to blame so don't you cry
You don't need me so hurt my pride
In all that time I know we tried
Line by line and side by side
And still I pray that we'll get by
But it don't seem real and I don't know why

And in my mind I know I'm right
It's the same thing every night
You're not to blame so don't you cry
You don't need me so hurt my pride
And in my mind I know I'm right
It's the same thing every night
Why do you cry you're not to blame
When will you change this sad refrain




This sad refrain
Oh when will you change this sad refrain.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Electronic's song "Vivid" describe a struggle to connect with reality and achieve personal success. The singer longs to see the vivid colors of reality, but feels trapped in a world that is beyond his reach. He is frustrated with being second-best and is determined to rearrange his credibility, seeking recognition for his achievements. The singer pleads with someone to forgive him and not doubt his abilities, but he also becomes increasingly angry and disillusioned with this person, feeling like his efforts are never appreciated. He even suggests committing treason to achieve his goals, implying a willingness to do whatever it takes.


The song seems to be a reflection on the difficulties of achieving personal fulfillment and recognition, particularly in the context of relationships. The singer is frustrated with feeling like he is not respected or understood by others, and feels like he has to fight to be heard and noticed. However, he also seems to recognize that his own insecurities and failures may be contributing to the problem. The repetition of the phrase "It's the same thing every night" underscores the singer's sense of frustration and futility in trying to achieve his goals.


Line by Line Meaning

My imagination wants to see
The singer desires to witness the vibrant colors of the real world using their imagination.


The vivid colours of reality
The singer longs to see firsthand the bright and exciting colors found in real life.


There's a place out there beyond my grasp
The singer is aware of an elusive place, that they cannot access or reach.


A revolution in a looking glass
The artist desires to see a significant change or transformation while gazing into a mirror or another reflective surface.


I've got to get this problem off my chest
The artist is burdened by a considerable issue that they need to discuss with someone.


I'm sick and tired of being second best
The singer is fed up with always being considered less important and less successful than others.


I'll rearrange my credibility
The singer will take steps to improve their reputation, credibility, and standing in society.


A fund raiser for a restless sea
A charitable or organizational event that aims to gather resources for a troubled or tumultuous situation at sea.


Don't ever doubt me
The artist admonishes someone never to lose faith or confidence in them.


What's come over you
The artist is bewildered or confused by the actions or attitude of someone else.


Won't you forgive me
The singer requests forgiveness from someone for a past misdeed or mistake.


What are you gonna do?
The artist is questioning the course of action that someone else may take in a given situation.


I can't contain what's inside my head
The singer cannot control or suppress the thoughts and feelings that are within their mind.


I'm losing words that I must have read
The singer cannot recall or remember important words or concepts that they previously learned.


Do you remember the time we spent
The singer is appealing to someone else's memory of a shared past experience.


It seems that we were the main event
The artist is suggesting that their shared experience was the most consequential thing that happened during that time.


Have you a reason to behave like this
The artist is inquiring about a reason or justification for someone else's negative or problematic behavior.


Maybe you need a psychoanalyst?
The singer is suggesting that someone else's behavior may be explained or treated using psychological analysis or counseling.


If you keep pushing me out of the door
The singer is asserting that if someone keeps rejecting or neglecting them, they will eventually depart permanently.


For sure, You'll never see me again
The artist is certain that if they are continually denied or disregarded, they will vanish from that person's life.


No one to talk to
The artist is expressing that they feel alone and have nobody around to converse with.


What am I gonna do
The artist is contemplating a course of action or decision in response to their situation.


You're never there
The singer is accusing someone of being continuously absent or unable to provide support in their time of need.


Right when I need you
The artist is expressing that they require assistance or support from someone else, but they are not available when needed.


Give me a cause
The singer is demanding a reason or purpose for their actions or endeavors.


Give me a reason
The singer is asking someone for a convincing explanation or rationale for their behavior or motives.


For your applause
The singer is performing or acting in a certain way to earn the approval or admiration of someone else.


I'll commit treason
The artist is willing to betray someone or something to achieve their goals or objectives.


And in my mind I know I'm right
The artist is confidently convinced that they are correct in their thoughts or opinions.


It's the same thing every night
The singer is lamenting that they experience the same issues, problems, or events on a recurring basis.


You're not to blame so don't you cry
The singer is affirming that someone else is not responsible for the current situation, and they need not feel guilty or sad about it.


You don't need me so hurt my pride
The artist is stating that the other party can move on or live their life without them, but it still stings their pride.


In all that time I know we tried
The artist is recalling that they worked hard and invested a lot of effort in attempting to make something work.


Line by line and side by side
The artist is describing how they and someone else worked together, closely and in a coordinated manner, to achieve a goal.


And still I pray that we'll get by
Despite the struggles and obstacles, the singer still hopes that they and someone else can find a way to succeed or thrive.


But it don't seem real and I don't know why
The artist is expressing doubt and confusion about their chances of success in a given situation.


Why do you cry you're not to blame
The singer is asking someone else why they are sad, as they are not responsible for the current problem or difficulty.


When will you change this sad refrain
The singer is pleading with someone else to modify their habit of repeating negative or unhappy thoughts or actions.


This sad refrain
A reference to the tendency of the singer and someone else to revisit and remind themselves of their problems or failures.


Oh when will you change this sad refrain.
The artist is repeating their desire for someone else to break away from their negative thoughts and habits.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, JOHNNY MARR

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Comments from YouTube:

@abrahamlopez3461

Bernard's voice has something which I can't explain, but everytime I hear it I always feel relaxed

@Sorina_S

Me too!Your words are my words!

@MickMuso

Chilled

@sharksport01

It's so bad, it's good

@storiedworlds6261

My biggest wish for the musical world is a new album from Electronic.

@michaelwilson2340

I think Johnny Marr had said Electronic had run it's course. But if The Psychedelic Furs can finally release an album, why not Electronic. If only New Order can take some time off from touring.

@AlessandroGimelli74

One of the most underrated song & group! Love them!

@nikoz6823

I wish songs like this are produced more today 😢

@MissKitty21

This is still my favorite song by them, that beat still reigns in my head many times

@davidfowles5440

C'mon guys lets have some more electronic...brilliant !!!

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