London Elektricity (aka Tony Colman) has become a byword for groundbreaking… Read Full Bio ↴London Elektricity (aka Tony Colman) has become a byword for groundbreaking 'fast soul music', ramming venues, destroying drum & bass crowds, leaving huge smiles from the Big Chill to Glastonbury and beyond, London Elektricity Live has always been 'out of this world'. The LE saga began way back in '96, and up until 2002 LE was a double-act. Tony Colman and Chris Goss made their mark in 98 with the epic Song In The Key Of Knife, and subsequent critically acclaimed debut album Pull The Plug. In 2002 Tony took on the project solo, as Chris concentrated on taking the NHS empire to the next level. With the release of Billion $ Gravy in 2003, phone calls from Fabio and Radio One requested a live session from Maida Vale - and lo', LONDON ELEKTRICITY LIVE was born. For 2 years between 'Gravy' and 2005's album Power Ballads, Tony and the Band have played over 150 gigs reaching a quarter of a million people with their Live Drum & Bass spectacular! With the release of Live at The Scala The band has come to a close for the time being, with hospital bringing through the new talent in 2006, expect LE to re-emerge soon with some dancefloor corkers and more fast soul classics!

Superstructure
London Elektricity Lyrics

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Very superstitious, writing on the wall
Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way

Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way, yeh, yeh

Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past

When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way, no, no, no

Overall Meaning

In the song Superstructure, London Elektricity provides a critique on the practice of superstition in society. The chorus, "When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain't the way", captures the theme of the song, which encourages listeners to abandon beliefs that have no logical basis. The lyrics also reference various superstitions such as the consequence of breaking a mirror, walking under a ladder and the number 13, which are often associated with bad luck. The song highlights the negative impact of superstitions on people's lives, as they give rise to anxiety, fear and irrational thinking instead of promoting rationality and logic.

The verses of the song depict two distinct scenarios. In the first, the lyrics encourage people to take action to solve problems rather than relying on superstitious beliefs. The second scenario depicts a situation where the singer is trapped in a daydream, refusing help and wallowing in sadness. The song highlights the negative consequences of not letting go of superstitions, which trap people in an imaginary world where they believe in things that have no basis in reality. The song concludes by declaring that superstition is not the way and that people need to abandon it to live happy and free lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Very superstitious, writing on the wall
Believing in superstitions causes fear of the unknown future; it is like writing your fate on an unpredictable wall.

Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Continuous fear and worry about bad things happening, like ladders falling, result in a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Believing that breaking a mirror brings bad luck, even if it happens accidentally, is a superstition that affects even a child.

Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
A belief in superstitions causes one to focus on past mistakes and misfortunes, instead of embracing the present and hopeful future.

When you believe in things that you don't understand
Putting trust in irrational and illogical beliefs leads to personal suffering because one is placing their future and well-being in the hands of the unknown.

Then you suffer
Accepting superstitions as truth causes unnecessary suffering that could have been prevented through logic and reason.

Superstition ain't the way
Rejecting irrational superstitions is the best way to live a happier and healthier life.

Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
A belief in rituals or symbolic actions, like washing your face and hands to rid yourself of bad luck, is a superstitious action which cannot change the future.

Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
A superstition can turn into an obsession, and one may try to do everything possible to prevent the supposed bad luck.

Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
Being lost in daydreams and imagination can fuel the need for superstitions to explain things in life in order to provide a sense of security and understanding.

You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
Even if one recognizes the irrationality of their superstitions, it can be a difficult cycle to break if they depend on it for comfort and security.

Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
When someone is deeply rooted in their beliefs, there may be little or no logic or reason that can change their mind.

Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Fear and superstition may lead to paranoia and the belief in malevolent forces, when in reality, there is nothing to be afraid of.

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVLAND MORRIS

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