Saviour Man
Flash and the Pan Lyrics
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I read about the things you said
I saw the movie
I saw the way they changed your head
I looked at the credits
The money men were no surprise
It′s just a part of their game
And I think that it's been twisted around
They gave you an image
And dressed you up in a magician′s gown
The word from the council
They ruled that you were someone else
Decided you should have a new name
So make your stand, while you can
I'll shake your hand, saviour man
Now there goes the bishop
He's gonna sell your TV show
And here comes the vicar
He′s worried because your rental income′s low
But there's no need to panic
Your stocks and shares are doing well
They′re really doing great in your name
So make your stand, while you can
I'll shake your hand, saviour man
The lyrics of Flash and the Pan's song Saviour Man depict the story of a charismatic leader or a messianic figure who's become a victim of the money-making racket of the powerful people around him. The singer claims to know the real story behind the figure, having read about the things he said and saw the movie that portrayed his life. However, the singer also believes that the message of the figure has been twisted around, and he's been made into an image that fits the interests of the money men. The lyrics suggest that the figure was once a simple man who wanted to deliver a message to his followers, but the council, who holds the real power, decided to change his name and image.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the controversy surrounding the figure's TV show and rental income. The bishop and vicar are trying to make money off of the figure's popularity by selling his TV show, and worrying about his low-income generated by the rentals. The singer reveals that the figure has stocks and shares that are doing well in his name, indicating that the money men are behind all of these ventures. The chorus urges the figure to make his stand while he can and shakes his hand as a support to face the challenges ahead.
Overall, the lyrics of Saviour Man highlight the reality of charismatic leaders and messianic figures who often become victims of the people around them with vested interests. The money men manipulate their image and message to make profits and use their name to sell their ventures.
Line by Line Meaning
I know your story
I'm aware of who you are and your background
I read about the things you said
I've read the things that you've said and stand for
I saw the movie
I watched the biographical movie of you
I saw the way they changed your head
I noted how they made significant changes to your ideas and beliefs
I looked at the credits
I observed the list of people involved in the movie production
The money men were no surprise
I wasn't surprised that the movie producers were mostly focused on profit
It′s just a part of their game
It's just how the entertainment industry works
And I know the message
I understand what you're trying to convey
And I think that it's been twisted around
However, I believe your message has been misinterpreted
They gave you an image
They created a certain image of you
And dressed you up in a magician′s gown
By portraying you as something you're not
The word from the council
The decision from the higher-ups
They ruled that you were someone else
Changed who you were and what you stand for
Decided you should have a new name
Gave you a new identity they deemed fit
So make your stand, while you can
Make your beliefs known and stick to them while you still can
I'll shake your hand, saviour man
I support and admire your courage to stand up for what you believe in
Now there goes the bishop
Here comes a religious figure
He's gonna sell your TV show
Who wants to sell your popular program
And here comes the vicar
And another religious figure comes along
He′s worried because your rental income′s low
Who seems to be concerned about your monetary gains
But there's no need to panic
However, there's no need to be worried
Your stocks and shares are doing well
Because your investments are thriving
They′re really doing great in your name
Your name and persona is benefiting your investments
So make your stand, while you can
Reiterating the importance of standing by your beliefs
I'll shake your hand, saviour man
A pledge of support and admiration towards the singer
Contributed by William S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ludo281160
So great this song....Only Australia can produces it in 1987.....Flash and The Pan : great band forever*****
@ArchieMoore
George among the dead men now...
@steffenkesselbauer251
The best Band ever
@mygreatlovenova
My favorite flash and the pan song........
@upioromnie
beautiful song ... and I hovered slightly above the ground...yeahhhhhhhhhhhh
@rafa6316
excelente banda..mis amigos.
@dorarouzi
Κομματαρα! Το εψαχνα πολύ καιρο!
@eltessio6006
Brilliant, absolute brilliant
@George-yt5cb
the best start ever
@eumeregildo2
el riff final es absolutamente delicioso.....