Aesthetically, GE is a project that refuses to land in a particular bin at the record store. A mix of vintage sounds, hip hop beats, noir riffs, dreamy vocals, cinematic arrangements and digital twinkle, ‘Cliquety Kliqk’ embraces all of RV’s musical addictions. Radically new yet strangely familiar, General Elektriks is like a friend that you meet for the first time but feel like you’ve known all your life.
You Don't Listen
General Elektriks Lyrics
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But You Don't Listen, no You Don't Listen
Creatures crawl out of your yard
But You Don't Listen, no You Don't Listen
Dogs are barking at the door
But You Don't Listen, no You Don't Listen
Tearing to shreds clothes that you wore
But You Don't Listen, no You Don't Listen
Fog is settling round your house tonight
But You Don't Listen, no You Don't Listen
Silent lightning shines so bright
But You Don't Listen, no You Don't Listen
When hawks come crashing trough your window
You might listen, you just might listen
Spitting fire on all that you own
You might listen, you just might listen
Still it's a sweet life for my demoiselle and and I
Your hand is holding mine and we shake off the tremors
Lay downyour head a while, come and show me that smile
It was such a good city for dreamers
The lyrics of General Elektriks's song "You Don't Listen" describe an individual who is oblivious to the world around them. The first verse mentions distant suns rallying their troops, which could refer to celestial events, but the person does not pay attention. The second line speaks of creatures crawling out of their yard, which could suggest something sinister or unusual, yet again, the person does not take notice. Next, dogs are barking at the door, indicating something or someone is approaching, but the person is still not listening. Lastly, clothes are being torn to shreds, which could suggest an attack or violence, and yet again, there is no recognition from the individual.
In the following verse, the song mentions that fog has settled around the house and silent lightning is shining bright. Both events are unusual or significant, but the individual remains unobservant. The third line states that if hawks come crashing through the window, they might listen. This suggests something drastic, yet necessary, must happen for them to pay attention. Lastly, the person is spitting fire on all that they own, but still may or may not listen.
The final verse speaks of a sweet life for the person singing and their partner as they lay down and shake off the tremors. They ask the person to show them a smile and enjoy the good city for dreamers. The juxtaposition between their blissful life and the individual who is not paying attention to warning signs creates a stark contrast. The song may be a commentary on being caught up in one's own life and not paying enough attention to the world around them or perhaps addressing someone who refuses to see the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Distant suns rallied their troops tonight
Despite the signs of approaching trouble, you choose not to pay attention.
But You Don't Listen, no You Don't Listen
You ignore the red flags and warnings that the world is giving you.
Creatures crawl out of your yard
Strange things are happening around you, but you don't seem to care.
But You Don't Listen, no You Don't Listen
You carry on with your own path, despite the chaos that surrounds you.
Dogs are barking at the door
You are being warned of danger, but you ignore it.
But You Don't Listen, no You Don't Listen
You are unwilling to change your perspective, even when it is wise to do so.
Tearing to shreds clothes that you wore
You're making a mess of your life, and yet you refuse to listen to reason.
Fog is settling round your house tonight
Confusion and uncertainty has taken hold of you, yet you remain oblivious.
But You Don't Listen, no You Don't Listen
Even when it is clear that you are lost, you refuse to take notice.
Silent lightning shines so bright
The forces of the universe are calling out to you, but you don't seem to hear them.
When hawks come crashing through your window
When disaster strikes, you might finally be willing to listen and take action.
You might listen, you just might listen
There is still a chance for change, but it is up to you to take that step.
Spitting fire on all that you own
Your stubbornness and refusal to listen could lead to destruction.
Still it's a sweet life for my demoiselle and I
Despite your problems, there are still good things in your life that you can enjoy.
Your hand is holding mine and we shake off the tremors
Through it all, you have someone by your side who supports you.
Lay down your head a while, come and show me that smile
Take a moment to relax and appreciate the good things in life.
It was such a good city for dreamers
Even though life can be tough, there is still room for hope and imagination.
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mgp5555
We should be talking about how cool the guitar / piano is in this song. Very unique, experimental, almost abrasive. Breaking the notes down to their raw unfiltered expression. Love it!
@mgp5555
Check out 3:40, haven't heard something like that before
@Bananeisafree
@@mgp5555 Digging up old comment because I can. The instrumental to mes has some serious Tom Waits Vibes in it. Not in the general mood (which sounds more psychedelic than anything TW did), but in the appreciation of the "sound" that instrument could make and what you can do with it.
Boom ! I''ve brought you back to this video !
@sonnylawrence-road-angel
Omg
The learnerd man thinkith he be knowing it all.....
Spit
@kingharm
Awesome!
@giorgiorizzi1743
Gran bella canzone. Complimenti
@mhabellima
Cool music! The logarithms brought me here. I don't know if I've heard this song before. I have the feeling that I know this song but my mind says I don't
@jean-felixnave7132
Énorme !
@friso130
great song
@swarajnis
perfecto!!!!!