Public Image
Jah Wobble Lyrics

Hello. Hello. Hello. Hello. Hello. Hello.
The repetition of 'Hello' suggests a lack of connection between the singer and listener, indicating a lack of communication between people.

Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha.
The laughter represents the irony in the situation, where one's true self is not recognized and only superficial qualities are emphasized.

You never listen to word that I said
The singer's words are ignored, and their true self is not seen or understood.

You only seen me
The listener only sees the artist from the outside, without recognizing their inner qualities or true self.

For the clothes that I wear
The listener only judges the artist based on their clothing, indicating a superficial fixation on appearance.

Or did the interest go so much deeper
The singer questions whether there was any deeper interest or understanding of themselves beyond the superficial level.

It must have been
The singer implies that the only reason for their attention is external qualities, rather than any deeper connection.

The colour of my hair.
The artist suggests that even the color of their hair only adds to the superficial interest in them.

Public image.
The phrase 'Public image' refers to the image one portrays to the public, which hides one's true self and creates a façade.

What you wanted was never made clear
The artist acknowledges that the listener's true desires and motivations are unknown or unspoken.

Behind the image was ignorance and fear
The singer implies that the façade created by the public image is motivated by feelings of ignorance and fear.

You hide behind his public machine
The artist suggests that the listener is reliant on the public image or process, which allows them to hide their true self.

Still follow the same old scheme.
The listener is trapped in the same cycle of superficial appearances, rather than seeking true connection or understanding.

Two sides to every story
The phrase refers to the idea that there are multiple perspectives to any situation, and that one's public image may not align with their true self.

Somebody had to stop me
The singer acknowledges that they may have been caught up in the cycle of public image, and someone had to intervene to bring them back to their true self.

I'm not the same as when I began
The artist recognizes that they have changed and grown since they began the process of creating a public image.

I will not be treated as property.
The artist asserts their individuality and humanity, resisting being reduced to a commodity or object.

It's not a game of Monopoly.
The singer rejects the idea that life is a game where one can accumulate property or power, asserting that there is more to life than superficial gain.

Public image you got what you wanted
The singer acknowledges that the listener has obtained what they sought after in the public image portrayal, but at the expense of true connection and understanding.

The Public Image belongs to me
The artist reclaims ownership of their public image, asserting their right to present their authentic self rather than a façade created by others.

It's my entrance
The artist asserts their right to control their own public image, defining their own entrance into the world.

My own creation
The artist affirms their autonomy and creativity in creating their own public image that aligns with their true self.

My grand finale
The singer implies that the public image created by others was a mere prelude to their real and final self-expression.

My goodbye
The artist says goodbye to the superficiality of the public image portrayal, in favor of authentic self-expression.

Goodbye.
The singer departs from the world of superficial public image, keeping their authentic self as the true farewell.