Vile As You Want
Man & The Echo Lyrics
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I see people losing sleep, coz they just dont believe what their hearts can achieve .
I see people on the Tv, yes they're selling a dream, that don't relate to me.
I see people on the screen, yes they're selling their soul to the men in control.
You can take what you want
You can take what you need
I see people on the street, yes they'll make you believe that they care for your needs.
I see people losing sleep, coz they lost what they found, and they keep coming down.
I see people living free, coz they just don't believe what you want then to see
I see people in the degree, yes they want you to know that they won't let it go
You can take what you want, you can take what you need
You can take what you want from me
The song "Vile As You Want" by Man & The Echo talks about a person who is highly coveted by everyone around them for their irresistible charm and appeal. The lyrics are a compilation of individual stories of people who are drawn to this person's magnetism. Each verse tells the listener about different characters that are trying to get the attention and affection of the person. The song has a catchy refrain that comes back after every verse, with the singer expressing his own desire to have this person's love as well.
The lyrics reveal how this person has a significant impact on everyone's life, but they are seemingly unaware of it. It also highlights the idea of human nature and how it tends to crave attention and affection from those who possess something that they don't. The line "Everybody's eating out the palm of your hand, do you see them stare?" suggests that this person has some sort of power or influence over others.
In conclusion, the song is a commentary on human behavior and how we tend to idolize certain people and crave their attention and love, even if we don't know them. The lyrics are cleverly crafted to showcase these different characters and their desire for this elusive person, creating a relatable and engaging narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
Matthew is an actor - but it's you that he applauds
Matthew may be an actor, but he admires you the most
Ivan is a diver - but it's you he's fishin' for
Ivan dives in the sea, but he is looking for you
Kevin's sellin' whiskey - but you're on his highest shelf, and
Kevin is a whiskey seller and he sees you as the best
Eddie's got a girlfriend - but he keeps that to himself
Eddie has a girlfriend, but he doesn't tell anyone about it
Ellen's a librarian - but you make her wanna shout
Ellen works at a library, but you make her so happy that she wants to shout
Carol is a hitman - and she wants to take you out
Carol is a dangerous person, but she is attracted to you
Hunter is a tailor - they'll size you up for free, and
Hunter works as a tailor and he will measure you for free
Olive's got a scrapbook of you - but you didn't hear that from me
Olive has a collection of your pictures in a scrapbook, but it's a secret
Do you even notice?
Are you even aware of what's happening?
Do you even care?
Do you even care how much people adore you?
Everybody's eating out the palm of your hand
Everyone is paying attention to and following your every move
Do you see them stare?
Are you aware that everyone around you is watching you?
Baby, everybody wants a love like you
Baby, everyone desires a romance like yours
And I can't blame them, cause I want you too
I can't blame them, because I am also attracted to you
Baby, everybody wants a love like you
Baby, everyone desires and admires the love that you have
Baby, everybody wants a love like you
Baby, everyone wants a love that is as special as yours
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Danny Pash, Eryk Zimmer, Matt Hanson, Ryan Bond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheTroutyness
This is amazing
Man & The Echo
Cheers! We're on tour in Feb around the UK: https://www.manandtheecho.net/live
Chopstewie
It's unfortunate that everyone in the English speaking world is not immediately aware of this song.
strongerthanyou
this is my new favourite thing in the universe
V WW
frankencute same here, and i found this marble accidentally. happy accidents
Off Option
... This song is more relevant than ever, and i'ts only been a couple of years xD
Tom Brown
My favorite bit starts at 1:26
Graham Clayton
Stumbled across this on the ABC "Rage" show - awesome. The chap with the glasses and moustache looks like former Australian cricketer David Boon!
Seriously, this is the first new song that I have liked in a long time.
tomcas411
Fantastic song! I saw you supporting the rifles in Aberdeen, and you were unreal then too!
Becky Pilling
My 2 year old boy loses his mind when I put this on, he loves it!