Ambition
Godard Vic Lyrics
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Because we're not concerned with you.
What you want is buried in the present tense
Blind alleyways allay the jewels".
I am a dried-up seed can't be restored
I hope no-one notices the sleep on me.
I've been walking along down this shallow slope
Am I guided or is this life for free
Because nothing ever seems to happen to me.
And I won't be tempted by vile evils
Because vile evils are vile evils...
In the verses of Godard Vic's "Ambition," the singer seems to be expressing a sense of detachment and resignation toward the world around them. The first verse suggests a certain indifference and even hostility toward others' opinions or desires, with the assertive statement that "we're not concerned with you" and the implication that others' ambitions or goals are of little consequence. Instead, the singer seems to focus on the present moment, perhaps suggesting a desire to live in the moment rather than striving for something in particular.
The second verse presents a more personal and introspective view, with the singer describing themselves as a "dried-up seed" that can't be restored. There is a sense of weariness and self-doubt in the line "I hope no-one notices the sleep on me," suggesting a fear of being perceived as lazy or unproductive. However, the verse also seems to suggest a sense of aimlessness or lack of direction, with the singer "looking for nothing particularly" as they walk down a "shallow slope." The final lines of the verses, "Am I guided or is this life for free / Because nothing ever seems to happen to me," further underline this sense of confusion or uncertainty about the nature of life itself.
Overall, "Ambition" seems to be a song that grapples with questions of purpose and meaning, but ultimately offers few concrete answers or resolutions. The lyrics present a clear sense of detachment and distance from the external world, but also a sense of confusion and frustration with one's own position within it.
Line by Line Meaning
You can take it or leave it as far as we're concerned
We are not particularly affected by whether you accept or reject what we offer
Because we're not concerned with you.
We do not care about your opinions or actions
What you want is buried in the present tense
Your desires can only be fulfilled in the present moment, not the past or future
Blind alleyways allay the jewels
Our path may seem directionless, but it will lead us to valuable treasures
I am a dried-up seed can't be restored
I am a wasted and unproductive individual who cannot be restored to my former self
I hope no-one notices the sleep on me.
I hope that no one realizes how unproductive and lazy I am
I've been walking along down this shallow slope
I have been aimlessly wandering through life with little purpose or direction
Looking for nothing particularly.
I have no particular goal or objective in my search
Am I guided or is this life for free
I do not know if someone is guiding me through life or if I am living without a plan
Because nothing ever seems to happen to me.
I feel like nothing significant ever happens in my life
And I won't be tempted by vile evils
I will not be swayed by wicked temptations
Because vile evils are vile evils...
Because wickedness is inherently wrong and should always be avoided
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIMI GOODWIN, ANDY WILLIAMS, JEZ WILLIAMS
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@artisan3636
You can take it or leave it as far as we're concerned
Because we're not concerned with you
What you want is buried in the present tense
Blind alleyways allay the jewels"
"You consider no question,
store contempt for the lesson,
see no true reflection,
with no intention to receive a visit soon,
although you need a visit soon,
I'll guarantee a wooden spoon,
ambivalence calls your every tune."
I am a dried-up seed can't be restored
I hope no-one notices the sleep on me
I've been walking along down this shallow slope
Looking for nothing particularly
"You consider no question,
store contempt for the lesson,
see no true reflection,
with no intention to receive a visit soon,
although you need a visit soon,
I'll guarantee a wooden spoon,
ambivalence calls your every tune."
Am I guided or is this life for free
Because nothing ever seems to happen to me
And I won't be tempted by vile evils
Because vile evils are vile evils
@charleshodgson9285
That chorus (confirmed with Vic) is as follows:
"You consider no question,
store contempt for the lesson,
see no true reflection,
with no intention to receive a visit soon,
although you need a visit soon,
I'll guarantee a wooden spoon,
ambivalence calls your every tune."
My all-time favourite single! Seems to my ears to share some sonic and structural similarities with another great single, 'Virginia Plain' by Roxy Music. But it's even better, obviously.
@darrendodd6674
Still one of the best songs from that era..."ambivalence calls your every tune".
@ThePsychoFish
Still have this on single classic I only saw them live twice 1979(age 14) supporting the Buzzcocks & Joy Division & about 1982 supporting Bauhaus
@matthewmcmillan8718
Lyndsey Franklin... they were the first band I ever saw opening for Buzzcocks in '78 I was 15.... I saw Buzzcocks in '79 again this time supported by Joy Division....oh what days!!!
@tonybates7870
I saw them in 2015 supporting Sleaford Mods. Better late than never . . .
@marktaylor6491
"We'll be fighting in the streets
With our children at our feet..."
@christinenightingale2528
My favourite song EVER of all time. True.
@timcarr6381
Weird choice in your favourite ever song. I mean i always liked it but favourite?
@frflinstone
The sort of song you never hear on the radio, too good !
@matthewmcmillan8718
Ah but it was back in the day by the late great John Peel.... this was the bible to everything
@frflinstone
@@matthewmcmillan8718 True, but Peel was the only decent British radio DJ of the last 50 years so him excepted they didn't have a clue !!