in 2011 Magazine returned with their first new recorded material from the band in 30 years, though Adamson had left the reunion by this point.
Magazine's music continues to be an influence in modern music today. While having roots in the punk and new-wave movements, Magazine combined elements of avant-garde and pop. Radiohead in particular draws on the lyrical style of the group, and have performed "Shot By Both Sides" in concert. What's more, Radiohead's 1995 single "Just", with its ascending guitar hook, bears a passing resemblance to "Shot By Both Sides". Former Smiths singer Morrissey, a fan and acquaintance of Devoto's, covered "A Song From Under The Floorboards" as a B-side to his 2006 single "The Youngest Was the Most Loved". "Floorboards" was covered by My Friend The Chocolate Cake on their 1994 album Brood. Half Man Half Biscuit have performed live covers of a number of Magazine songs. "The Light Pours Out Of Me", from the album Real Life, has been covered by both Peter Murphy and Ministry. Swedish punk band No Fun At All did a cover of "Shot By Both Sides" on their record "And Now For Something Completely Different". Devoto co-wrote two songs with Mansun, "Everyone Must Win" and "Railings", contributing vocals to the latter, and the band later covered "Shot By Both Sides" for John Peel.
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Because You're Frightened
Magazine Lyrics
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And I'm falling in love with you
Because I'm getting frightened
Of the things you somehow make me do
You love me because you're frightened
I can easily believe my eyes
Your fear is my finest hour
Look what fear's done to my body
Look what fear's done to my body
Look what fear's done to my body
Look what fear's done to my body
A frightening world
Is an interesting world to be in
In the forbidden city
Or on the roof of the world
Or at the receiving end
Of the nine o'clock news
However you put your mind to it
You can find fear where you choose
Look what fear's done to my body
Look what fear's done to my body
Look what fear's done to my body
Look what fear's done to my body
You wanna hurt
You wanna crave
You want to praise and curse and blame
You wanna believe just what you like
Then you wanna hurt and crave again
They took you to the top of the mountain
They showed you the valley
You bought it
You couldn't wait, could you
Look what fear's done to my body
Look what fear's done to my body
Look what fear's done to my body
Look what fear's done to my body
You wanna hurt
You wanna crave
You want to praise and curse and blame
You wanna believe just what you like
Then you wanna hurt and crave again
You want to hurt and crave again
You want to hurt and crave again
You want to hurt and crave again
You want to hurt and crave again
Crave again, crave again, crave again
Crave again, crave again, crave again, crave again, crave again
The lyrics to Magazine’s song “Because You’re Frightened” explore the concept of fear and its power over the individual. The chorus repeats the line “You love me because you’re frightened” which speaks to the fear of being alone and the fear of being vulnerable. The next line “And I’m falling in love with you/Because I’m getting frightened/Of the things you somehow make me do” continues to explore the power dynamic at play between two individuals where fear can be a motivating factor in their relationship.
The rest of the lyrics shed light on the different ways fear can manifest in the world, from fear on the news to fear in forbidden places. The line “Look what fear’s done to my body” is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the physical toll fear can take on the body. The final stanza of the song speaks to the cyclical nature of fear, how it can lead one to want to hurt and crave, and how this cycle can repeat itself endlessly.
Overall, the lyrics of “Because You’re Frightened” explore the idea that fear can be a source of power and a motivating force in relationships, as well as a destructive force that can consume individuals and perpetuate harmful cycles of behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
You love me because you're frightened
I can tell you're scared by the way you act around me
And I'm falling in love with you
I'm starting to have strong feelings for you
Because I'm getting frightened
I'm becoming scared because of the things you're making me do
Of the things you somehow make me do
I feel like I'm being forced to do things I wouldn't normally do
I can easily believe my eyes
I can see your fear and it's obvious to me
Your fear is my finest hour
I feel powerful when I can sense your fear
My fear is your disguise
You're trying to hide behind my fear to avoid showing your own
A frightening world
A world full of fear
Is an interesting world to be in
It's exciting to live in a world where there is fear
In the forbidden city
Even in places that are off limits, fear can be found
Or on the roof of the world
Even in places of great height, fear can be found
Or at the receiving end
Even if you're just watching the news, fear can affect you
Of the nine o'clock news
The time when the news typically airs
However you put your mind to it
If you focus on finding fear, you'll likely find it
You can find fear where you choose
There's always something to be afraid of, if that's what you're looking for
You wanna hurt
You have a desire to cause harm
You wanna crave
You have a strong desire for something
You want to praise and curse and blame
You have a lot of conflicting emotions
You wanna believe just what you like
You want to believe only what makes you happy
Then you wanna hurt and crave again
Once you've achieved one thing, you're ready for the next
They took you to the top of the mountain
Someone showed you something incredible
They showed you the valley
They showed you what was on the other side
You bought it
You were convinced by what you saw
You couldn't wait, could you
You were so eager to see what was there
You want to hurt and crave again
You're always searching for something new to conquer
You want to hurt and crave again
Once you've achieved one thing, you're ready for the next
You want to hurt and crave again
You have a never-ending desire to conquer
You want to hurt and crave again
You're always searching for something new to conquer
Crave again, crave again, crave again
Always going after the next thing you desire
Crave again, crave again, crave again, crave again, crave again
Your cravings are never-ending
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Mute Song Limited
Written by: DAVE FORMULA, JOHN DOYLE, JOHN ALEXANDER MCGEOCH, HOWARD DEVOTO, BARRY ANTHONY ADAMSON
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