… Read Full Bio ↴Machiavel is one of the most famous Belgian rock bands, formed in 1976.
The band has collected 4 golden records and performed a lot of shows.
Machiavel has played twice sold-out at “Forest National” and four times even successfully at the “Ancienne Belgique” in Brussels. The power of an original music, a mix between rock and melodious songs together with a well-balanced contrast between soft and hard sounds contribute to the ever growing success of the band.
Members of the band:
Mario GUCCIO : Vocals († 21 jan 2018)
Thierry PLAS : Guitars
Roland DE GREEF: Bass
Marc YSAYE : Lead Vocals, Drums
Herve BORBE : Keyboards
Past Members:
Jack ROSKAM : Guitar
Albert LETECHEUR : Keyboards
Jean-Paul DEVAUX : Guitar
Official website:
http://www.machiavel.be/
Charlena
Machiavel Lyrics
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(Mario Guccio - Marc Ysaye - Thierry Plas -
Roland de Greef - Luc O)
You always take the rough with the smooth
You can't be loved I know that for sure
Charlena
I want you to know you make me scream
Charlena
No! You 're wrong you 're not kind to me
'Cause you got all you want
Money, diamonds that 's all you see
And my life stays in the dark
Charlena, Charlena, nobody can try to show you
To show you the way
Charlena, Charlena, I give you my life, my life
Gimme your love.
Stop making a fool out of me
Middle of the night you phone, I come
Charlena
You want me to be your special one
When sunrise comes you leave me alone
Charlena
No! You're wrong you're not kind to me
'Cause you got all you want
Money, diamonds that's all you see
And my life stays in the dark
Charlena, Charlena, nobody can try to show you
To show you the way
Charlena, Charlena, I give you my life, my life
Gimme your love.
The song Charlena by Machiavel carries a message about a complicated and unrequited love. The lyrics describe the persona's love interest, Charlena, as someone who is not easy to love and only thinks about material things such as money and diamonds. The persona is well aware that Charlena cannot be loved easily and yet he is still in love with her despite her flaws. The lyrics express frustration and a longing for Charlena's love.
The persona is constantly giving Charlena his all but he receives nothing in return. He describes how she keeps him in the dark and only contacts him when she needs him. The lyrics suggest that he is willing to overlook her faults in order to be with her. The chorus of the song reflects this feeling, with the persona asking Charlena to show him the way and to give him her love.
The song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about unrequited love and loving someone who does not love you back. It also highlights the importance of not only giving love but receiving it as well.
Line by Line Meaning
You always take the rough with the smooth
You are a person who is able to handle the ups and downs of life with ease and grace.
You can't be loved I know that for sure
I believe that you are not capable of feeling love, as you seem to only care about material possessions.
Charlena, I want you to know you make me scream
You have such a hold over me that I feel like I am going crazy, unable to resist your pull despite knowing that you are not good for me.
If you told me only what you need
If you were to be honest with me and only tell me what you truly desire, I would be more willing to give it to you.
No! You're wrong you're not kind to me
You are not a kind person to me, using me for your own gain despite my feelings for you.
'Cause you got all you want Money, diamonds that's all you see
You are solely focused on material possessions and do not care about anything else, including my feelings for you.
And my life stays in the dark
I am stuck in a state of confusion and turmoil, unable to see the light as long as I am under your spell.
Charlena, Charlena, nobody can try to show you To show you the way
No one can seem to make you see the error of your ways, as you are too blinded by your obsession with wealth and power.
Charlena, Charlena, I give you my life, my life Gimme your love.
I am so enamored with you that I am willing to give up everything for your love, even though you do not seem to care for me in the same way.
Stop making a fool out of me
Please stop using me for your own gain and making me look foolish in the process.
Middle of the night you phone, I come Charlena
You have such a hold over me that I am willing to come to you at any time, even in the middle of the night, despite my better judgment.
You want me to be your special one
You seem to desire a devoted partner who will be at your beck and call, without any regard for their own well-being or desires.
When sunrise comes you leave me alone Charlena
You only seem to want me around when it suits you, discarding me like a toy once you have gotten what you need or when daylight comes.
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.