The Lion's Mouth
Kajagoogoo & Limahl Lyrics
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Savage jaws are the price we pay
Take away their lies
Let me see you with my own eyes
Walk along the narrow way
Oh what a waste
Oh what a waste
Harvest the human race
Your sword's no use to you when standing face to face
Hey fool watch out
You'll get mauled by the lion's mouth
Hey fool watch out
You'll get mauled by the lion's mouth
Take away my chains
Don't want to see 'em again
Take away my misery
Take away my blindfold
Don't want to belong to the old.
Take it up and set me free
Oh what a waste
Your sword is no use when you're standing face to face
Oh what a waste
Harvest the human race
Your sword's no use to you when standing face to face
Hey fool watch out
You'll get mauled by the lion's mouth
I don't think so
Hey fool watch out
You'll get mauled by the lion's mouth
I don't think so
The lyrics of Kajagoogoo's "The Lion's Mouth" are metaphorical and speak about breaking free from chains of oppression and the truth that comes with it. The "mouth of the lion" and "savage jaws" represent the lies and manipulations of those in power that keep people trapped and oppressed. The singer wants these lies taken away so that they can see the truth of their situation with their own eyes and walk along the narrow way of freedom.
The lyrics suggest that violence and aggression are not the answer when dealing with those who hold power. The line "Your sword's no use to you when standing face to face" implies that fighting back will only lead to their own destruction. Instead, the song encourages a peaceful revolution where people can break free from the chains of oppression and take their rightful place in the world.
Overall, "The Lion's Mouth" is a cry for people to wake up and take control of their own lives. It is a call to action for people to break free from the lies and manipulations of those in power and forge a new path towards freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Take away my prime from the mouth of the lion
Remove my best years from harm's way
Savage jaws are the price we pay
The dangers we face are the consequences of life
Take away their lies
Eliminate false pretenses
Let me see you with my own eyes
I want to experience the truth as it is
Walk along the narrow way
Follow the difficult path of righteousness
Hey fool watch out
Be cautious, oh naive one
You'll get mauled by the lion's mouth
You'll receive the harsh consequences of your actions
Take away my chains
Relieve me from bondage
Don't want to see 'em again
I refuse to return to my past state
Take away my misery
Erase my feelings of distress
Take away my blindfold
Remove the veil of ignorance from my eyes
Don't want to belong to the old.
I don't want to be attached to the past
Take it up and set me free
Remove all barriers and limitations from my life
Oh what a waste
What an unfortunate outcome
Your sword is no use when you're standing face to face
Violence is not the solution to conflicts
Harvest the human race
Benefit from the successes and failures of humanity
I don't think so
I disagree
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JEREMY STRODE, NICK BEGGS, STEVEN GEORGE ASKEW, STUART CROXFORD NEALE
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@MrAKbass
One of the most bad ass bass lines in 80's pop history, such an original bass player
@BVRNERMVSIC
These guys are actually legit musicians, super skilled
@KingJin726
Sadly, they got rid of Limahl so ppl would see them as legit musicians.
@munsterbraum2792
Nick Beggs is a damn good bassist
@Javierblaszczyk
I wonder why they expelled limahl
@KingJin726
@@Javierblaszczyk only bcoz they wanted to be taken as legitimately good musicians and they felt Limahl's pretty image would make them labeled as a "pop boy-band" like Duran Duran. So they felt it was best for the band to let him go.
@bradywatts7170
Jazz
Games
@analogsynthplayer
Stuart Neale, on keyboards, layered some incredible chords and melody lines that just made this song so incredible and awesome. The whole band is tight and love this album 🎹🎹🎹
@phxgator
I once had someone in the 90s randomly ask me if I was him - I have the same name, spelled the same except for the trailing silent 'e'...I was like "how did i not know Kajagoogoo's keyboardist's name was that close to mine?"
@80ssynthfan48
I think Stuart made some great sounds and parts. Should get more credit.