Miles
I.F.M. Lyrics
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Don't let them get to you
Don't fall in love
With what they say
Don't let them get to you
Because they're pretty and they're smart
Don't let them get to you
Don't let them get to you
Can see miles
Can see miles
Can see miles
With your own
Little eyes
Little eyes
You better open up your eyes
Don't let them get to you
You got to read
Between the lines
Don't let get them to you
Because they're pretty
Can see miles
The lyrics of I.F.M.'s song "Miles" carry a message of caution and the need to stay true to oneself, even in the face of attractive and persuasive talk. The first verse advises against allowing others to influence one's decisions and feelings, cautioning against falling in love with words rather than actions. The second verse then encourages the listener to avoid being swayed solely by external beauty and intelligence, and to remain loyal to their own values and principles.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "can see miles" several times, emphasizing the importance of having clear vision and perceiving situations accurately. The last verse urges the listener to be discerning and to read between the lines, rather than taking everything at face value. Overall, the song is a reminder to be wary of superficial charms and to prioritize one's own inner compass in navigating the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get attracted by their talk
Do not let your attraction towards their words influence your decisions
Don't let them get to you
Do not allow them to manipulate you
Don't fall in love
Do not blindly believe in their words
With what they say
With their words and ideas
Because they're pretty and they're smart
Do not be swayed by their outward appearance or intelligence
You got to stay true to your heart
You should follow your instincts and feelings
Can see miles
You can easily see the reality of a situation
With your own little eyes
Through your own perception and experience
You better open up your eyes
You need to become more aware of what is going on around you
You got to read between the lines
You need to look beyond what they say to see the real meaning behind it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMANUEL LUNDGREN
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Eddie
Now THIS is Miles Davis! He wore many hats and played with many greats, but the early 70's electric psychedelic Miles was my favorite. People with bad taste and short attention spans might not get it, but the folks who allow it to soak in will be rewarded a thousand times over. I always say Open your Mind and your Heart will follow. That certainly applies here..
warrenbiker
Before a Santana show they played live Miles Davis performances over the PA,that put the hook in me
Astrid Olearczyk
@Eddie Pienkowski - its a statement... a really good statement!
erniewa1ker
The kingdom of heaven is within
symbolkid
@warrenbiker what year it was?
warrenbiker
@symbolkid I think it was '89 maybe '90. It was electric Miles performances from the '70s.
jonsilence
The supernaturally gifted Michael Henderson; one of the few bass players who along with Tina Weymouth can repeat one very simple phrase over & over for an eternity, with each repetition sounding fresh as though they were playing it for the very first time! We're in the Miles Davis musical Twilight Zone.
Milo
True. But Miles also told them to do that... look at Dave & Marcus
Basheer Muhammad
@Milo Marcus? Do you mean Lucas?
Karl Oarsch
@Basheer Muhammad No, Miller! Dave Holland and Marcus Miller, two bass players who played with Miles.