Sound And Vision
Franz Ferdinand Lyrics
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(Doo doo doo doo doo-doo doo)
(Doo doo doo doo doo-doo)
(Doo doo doo doo doo-doo doo)
Drifting into my solitude
Over my head
'Bout sound and vision?
Ah-ah
Blue, blue, electric blue
That's the color of my room
Where I will live
Blue
Pale blinds drawn all day
Nothing to read, nothing to say
Blue
I will sit right down
Waiting for the gift of sound and vision
And I will sing
Waiting for the gift of sound and vision
Don't you wonder sometimes
'Bout sound and vision?
Ah-ah
Blue, blue, electric blue
That's the color of my room
Where I will live
Blue
And I will sit right down
Waiting for the gift of sound and vision
And I will sing
Waiting for the gift of sound and vision
Drifting into my solitude
Over my head
Franz Ferdinand's "Sound and Vision" is a song about loneliness, the power of music, and the impact of colors on human emotions. The opening lyrics set the tone for the entire song: "Drifting into my solitude, over my head," encapsulates the feeling of being alone, lost and hopeless. The chorus, "Don't you wonder sometimes 'bout sound and vision?" is a nod to the transformative power of music and the way in which it can transport us to another place altogether. The blue color that runs throughout the song could symbolize a sense of sadness or depression, emphasized by the pale blinds drawn all day and the lack of anything to read or say.
The repetition of the phrase, "Waiting for the gift of sound and vision," highlights the way in which music can be incredibly comforting and a source of hope even in the darkest moments. This is further emphasized by the last line, "Drifting into my solitude, over my head," which implies that the singer has been lifted out of their loneliness by the sound and vision that we've been hearing about throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
(Doo doo doo doo doo-doo)
Instrumental intro
(Doo doo doo doo doo-doo doo)
Instrumental intro
Drifting into my solitude
I'm feeling lonely and secluded, with my own company as my only comfort
Over my head
My thoughts and emotions are overwhelmingly consuming me
Don't you wonder sometimes
Do you ever question or ponder
'Bout sound and vision?
About the impact of music and visual stimulation on our lives
Ah-ah
Repeating interjection
Blue, blue, electric blue
My room is painted with a vibrant and bright shade of blue
That's the color of my room
My room is predominantly defined by its blue color
Where I will live
The space where I'll reside and spend most of my time
Pale blinds drawn all day
The blinds are light in color, and I haven't opened them for a considerable period of time
Nothing to read, nothing to say
I have nothing to occupy my mind or express to anyone
Blue
Repeating chorus about the blue color, which symbolizes the monotony or boredom of my existence
I will sit right down
I'm going to take a seat
Waiting for the gift of sound and vision
Hoping for a unique and stimulating form of entertainment
And I will sing
I will express myself through music and vocalization
Don't you wonder sometimes
Do you ever question or ponder
'Bout sound and vision?
About the impact of music and visual stimulation on our lives
Ah-ah
Repeating interjection
Drifting into my solitude
I'm feeling lonely and secluded, with my own company as my only comfort
Over my head
My thoughts and emotions are overwhelmingly consuming me
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joaquín Boy France
Don't you wonder sometimes
'Bout sound and vision
Blue, blue, electric blue
That's the colour of my room
Where I will live
Blue, blue
Pale blinds drawn all day
Nothing to do, nothing to say
Blue, blue
I will sit right down,
Waiting for the gift of sound and vision
And I will sing, waiting for the gift of sound and vision
Drifting into my solitude,
over my head
Don't you wonder sometimes
'Bout sound and vision
Linda Rapsis
This is a very dedicated cover. I can tell they worked very hard, and they love David Bowie. I am just hearing it for the first time today. I am somewhat of a purist. David Bowie (look at him, he's in heaven now) said in a recent interview that he never thought of himself as much of a singer, but more of a songwriter. He really got into his singing more when he realized he was the only one who could do justice to his songs (paraphrasing).
John Harris
I have been a Bowie fan for over 45 years and I have to say that was nice. Thank you. :-)
Beetlebum
For me,they were the very last breath of cool and groovy music, they really nailed it with this cover,a flawless one!!!
Anders Eriksson
A lovely devoted cover of a great song by a talanted band.
RIP David Bowie, a real legend!
promisonl
Yes i have got to say, I LOOOOVE this cover. They did an amazing job
Koonerh
I'm not a fan of cover versions but this is the exception !
Jacqui805
I have found two more covers that Franz did that are phenomenal. Check out their cover of Grimes' "Oblivion", and their cover of Lung Leg's "Maid To Minx".
Kldn-X Tlxmr
this is one of my all time favourite songs, and this is my favourite cover of all time now
SNARKYMARK
The drummer Nails It!
Jan Thompson
Bowie is my all time favourite, well done Franz Ferdinand it's a brilliant cover. x