Manchester England
Euan Morton Lyrics
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Across the Atlantic Sea
And I'm a genius genius
I believe in God
And I believe that God
Believes in Claude
That's me that's me
Finds that it's groovy
To hide in a movie
Pretends he's Fellini
And Antonioni
And also his countryman Roman Polanski
All rolled into one
One Claud Hooper Bukowski
Now that I've dropped out
Why is life dreary dreary
Answer my weary query
Timothy Leary dearie
Oh Manchester England England
Across the Atlantic Sea
And I'm a genius genius
I believe in God
And I believe that God
Believes in Claude
That's me (that's he)
That's me (that's he)
That's me (that's he)
That's me
The song "Manchester England" by Euan Morton is a tribute to the city of Manchester, England. The song opens with the lines "Manchester England England, Across the Atlantic Sea, And I'm a genius genius, I believe in God." The opening lines suggest that the singer is a genius who believes in God and that he's from Manchester, England. The lines also convey the singer's pride in being from Manchester.
The next few lines mention Claude Hooper Bukowski, who finds it groovy to hide in a movie and pretend to be Fellini, Antonioni, and Roman Polanski all rolled into one. This suggests that the singer is envious of Bukowski's ability to escape into a movie and become someone else. The lyrics also suggest that Manchester, England, is a place where one can find inspiration and create art.
Later in the song, the singer asks why life is dreary since he has dropped out. He directs his question to Timothy Leary, asking for an answer to his weary query. This suggests that the singer is disillusioned with the world and seeking answers to the problems he sees.
Overall, "Manchester England" is a song that celebrates the city of Manchester and the creative spirit that it inspires. The song also grapples with larger themes of identity, disillusionment, and artistic creation.
Line by Line Meaning
Manchester England England
Referencing the English city of Manchester which he believes to be great.
Across the Atlantic Sea
Morton is an American artist, crossing the Atlantic to visit Manchester, England.
And I'm a genius genius
Morton believes himself to be a genius.
I believe in God
Morton believes in God.
And I believe that God
Morton believes that God exists and
Believes in Claude
Morton believes that God believes in Morton.
That's me that's me
Morton is Claude Hooper Bukowski.
Claude Hooper Bukowski
Morton's pseudonym. Claude is a man who is trying to find his place in life.
Finds that it's groovy
Claude loves to
To hide in a movie
Hide in a movie theatre watching films.
Pretends he's Fellini
Pretends to be the director Federico Fellini when life is too much.
And Antonioni
Also pretending to be the director Michelangelo Antonioni.
And also his countryman Roman Polanski
And finally pretending to be the director Roman Polanski.
All rolled into one
All three directors are rolled unto one in Claude's imagination.
One Claud Hooper Bukowski
Bringing it back to Claude, and perhaps his desire to find one true identity.
Now that I've dropped out
Referring to Claude leaving his current situation.
Why is life dreary dreary
Life appears dreary to Claude.
Answer my weary query
Claude turns to Timothy Leary for answers.
Timothy Leary dearie
Timothy Leary is the person Claude is asking for answers.
Oh Manchester England England
Repeating the original chorus of the song.
That's me (that's he)
Clarifying that Morton is Claude and Claude is Morton.
That's me (that's he)
Again repeating that Morton is Claude and Claude is Morton.
That's me (that's he)
Repeating that Morton is Claude and Claude is Morton.
That's me
One last time, Morton is Claude.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Galt MacDermot, Gerome Ragni, James Rado
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