Capricorn Sun
Incognito Lyrics


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Don't shoot me down
'Cos you've heard a story
Don't blow me out
'Cos you don't really know me
You can't judge a book
Until you've taken time to read it
Get to know my life before you start to change my world
Get, get
You've always got to have it
Living your life under your Capricorn sun
Get, get
Won't stop until you've got it
Living your life under the light of
Your Capricorn sun

It's not a race
And you just can't force it
Something so real
Has a story to it
Let's write the book
And take the time to read it
Lighting up a fire won't turn a night into a day





So single minded
You're almost blinded

Overall Meaning

The song Capricorn Sun by Incognito is a fascinating take on the idea of being unfairly judged and misunderstood. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and anger at being dismissed or underestimated without proper consideration. The opening lines of the song - "Don't shoot me down 'cos you've heard a story" - sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is essentially saying that people should not be quick to judge others based on hearsay or superficial impressions. Instead, they should take the time to get to know the person before making any assumptions about them.


The chorus of the song - "Get, get/You've always got to have it/Living your life under your Capricorn sun" - is an interesting take on the concept of horoscopes and astrology. The idea of a Capricorn sun is metaphorical here, representing someone who is ambitious, driven and focused on their goals. The song seems to be suggesting that some people are so consumed by their desire for success and recognition that they neglect the important things in life, such as building genuine relationships and connections with others. The singer is cautioning against this kind of single-mindedness and urging listeners to take a more balanced approach to life and relationships.


The final lines of the song - "So single minded/You're almost blinded" - are a poignant reminder of the dangers of being too focused on our own agendas. By shutting out other perspectives, opinions and experiences, we risk becoming narrow-minded and unable to see the world in all its richness and complexity. Overall, Capricorn Sun is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to be more open-minded, compassionate and empathetic towards others.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't shoot me down
Don't dismiss me without hearing my story


'Cos you've heard a story
Don't prejudge me based on rumors


Don't blow me out
Don't ignore me completely


'Cos you don't really know me
Don't assume you understand me fully


You can't judge a book
You can't fully judge someone


Until you've taken time to read it
Until you've taken the time to get to know them


Get to know my life before you start to change my world
Understand who I am before trying to change me


Get, get
Keep striving


You've always got to have it
You're always in pursuit of something


Living your life under your Capricorn sun
Living a life defined by your zodiac sign


Won't stop until you've got it
You won't give up until you achieve your goal


It's not a race
Success isn't about being the fastest


And you just can't force it
True success cannot be forced


Something so real
True success is authentic


Has a story to it
It has depth and history


Let's write the book
Don't rush to judgment


And take the time to read it
Take the time to understand the situation


Lighting up a fire won't turn a night into a day
You can't change everything just by trying hard


So single-minded
So focused on your goals


You're almost blinded
You're almost unable to see past your goals




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