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Who would steal on sunday?
Who'd made them believe make believe?
Who'd buy a prayer when you can pray for free?
If the way you drank your coffee was the way you looked at me,
Then I could take both my hands off the tv.
I've been sleeping on half of my bed lately,
And thinking about what you said to me,
'you're tipsy, you're turning, you are alive, you are burning.
Lisa, won't you listen?
The moon shines for you.
You're tipsy, you're turning, you are alive, you are burning.'
A sweet man will sing a seafaring song,
And a dear, strong woman coos gently along.
Good guys at the cozy are servin' folks for free.
Did you ever notice there are so many people in bands in the city?
I've been sleeping on half of my bed lately,
And thinking about what you said to me,
'you're tipsy, you're turning, you are alive, you are burning.'
And I will not judge you by the way you play your instrument.
No, that's true as fiction, sometimes I do,
But the moon shines halfway sometimes too.
Lisa, won't you listen?
The moon shines for you:
You're tipsy and turning, you've got one foot on the floor.




You're alive, you are burning.
You always wanted more.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lisa's song "Listen" express the singer's confusion and frustration at the world around her. She questions the dishonesty of those who would steal on Sunday, and those who buy into false beliefs and prayers when they can pray for free. The second verse talks about the singer's relationship with someone, who she feels a strong connection to when they look at her in a certain way. She's been thinking about the person's words, which seem to indicate that she's alive and burning with passion. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the addition of the moon shining for her.


The third verse talks about the various people in the city, including those in bands, and the singer's sleeping habits. She struggles with judgment towards others, but acknowledges that sometimes she still falls into that trap. The final chorus brings all of these themes together, with the singer acknowledging her own tipsiness and the feeling that she's always wanted more out of life.


Overall, the lyrics of "Listen" convey a sense of confusion and longing for more, as well as a frustration with the often nefarious behavior of those around us. It's a relatable sentiment that many people feel in their own lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Who would steal on sunday?
Who would commit a crime on a holy day?


Who'd made them believe make believe?
Who convinced them to believe in something that is not real?


Who'd buy a prayer when you can pray for free?
Why would someone pay for a prayer when they can pray for free?


If the way you drank your coffee was the way you looked at me, Then I could take both my hands off the tv.
If you looked at me the way you drink your coffee, then I could stop staring at the TV and focus on you.


I've been sleeping on half of my bed lately, And thinking about what you said to me, 'you're tipsy, you're turning, you are alive, you are burning.
I have been sleeping on one side of my bed recently and have been thinking about what you told me, 'you are drunk, you are moving, you are alive, you are passionate.'


Lisa, won't you listen? The moon shines for you.
Lisa, please listen. The moon is shining for you, providing you with its beauty.


You're tipsy, you're turning, you are alive, you are burning.'
You are drunk, you are moving, you are alive, you are passionate


A sweet man will sing a seafaring song, And a dear, strong woman coos gently along.
A man will sing a beautiful sea song, and a woman will sing along softly, showing her genuine love.


Good guys at the cozy are servin' folks for free.
The good people at the cozy are serving customers for free, without any cost.


Did you ever notice there are so many people in bands in the city?
Have you ever realized that there are a lot of musicians/bands in the city?


And I will not judge you by the way you play your instrument. No, that's true as fiction, sometimes I do, But the moon shines halfway sometimes too.
I will not judge you based on how you play your instrument, but sometimes I do, although this is just as unlikely as fictional events happening. However, the moon does not always shine brightly; it is sometimes halfway hidden.


Lisa, won't you listen? The moon shines for you: You're tipsy and turning, you've got one foot on the floor. You're alive, you are burning. You always wanted more.
Lisa, please listen. The moon is shining for you, and you are drunk, moving one foot on the floor. You are alive, passionate, and you always desired more in life.




Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: LISA A. LOEB

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Khoa


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Hope this website is not AI generated.... This website is my treasure for how details it is for summarize the lyrics. despite this old and not popular song. Still appreciate who ever built this website.

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