Exchange
Massive Attack/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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You see a man's face
But you don't see his heart
You see a man's face
But you will never know his thoughts
Everywhere you go
There's a man to say love
Take it to heart
For your heart is your heart
And your thoughts is your thoughts
Never mix love with hatred
You see a man's face
You will never see his heart
You see a man's face
But you will never know his thoughts
You see a man's face
You will never know his thoughts
You see a man's face
In "Exchange," Massive Attack presents a powerful commentary on the complexity of human emotions and the difficulty of truly understanding one another. The opening verse states that when we see someone's face, we may have a superficial understanding of them, but we can never truly know what's going on in their heart and mind. This sentiment is reinforced throughout the song with the recurring line "you see a man's face, but you will never know his thoughts." The chorus urges us to be careful not to mix love with hatred, reminding us that it's important to approach others with empathy and understanding, rather than judgment or prejudice.
The song's haunting melody and somber tone create a sense of introspection and contemplation, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of misunderstood emotions and missed connections. Through its sparse yet poignant lyrics, "Exchange" speaks to the universal human experience of wanting to connect with others, yet feeling trapped by the limitations of our own perceptions and communication. In a world that often feels divided, this song encourages us to seek moments of empathy and understanding, even in the face of complexity and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah yeah ah
An expressive way of drawing the listener's attention and creating anticipation for the rest of the song.
You see a man's face
Looking at a man's face can't give you a complete understanding of him because there's more to him than his appearance.
But you don't see his heart
A person's heart can represent their feelings, emotions and intentions which are not visible by merely seeing someone's face.
You see a man's face
This lyric is repeated for emphasis and to remind the listener that appearances can be deceptive.
But you will never know his thoughts
Even if you see someone's face and know what's going on in their heart, it's impossible to completely know their thoughts.
Everywhere you go
This line is the start of a new verse, and it suggests that there are many people around us and we are constantly surrounded by others.
There's a man to say love
Some people may say loving things or express love in different ways, but it doesn't mean they genuinely feel that way.
Never neither never neither
This phrase emphasizes the importance of not believing someone's words without fully understanding their intentions.
Take it to heart
This line encourages caution and advises the listener not to take things at face value.
For your heart is your heart
The heart of an individual is personal to them and should be kept as such.
And your thoughts is your thoughts
Similarly, a person's thoughts should only be shared when they are ready and willing.
Never mix love with hatred
It's important to distinguish between positive emotions, such as love, and negative emotions, such as hate, and not let them overlap.
You see a man's face
Again, the lyrics repeat to reiterate the idea that a person's face cannot give you a complete understanding of them.
You will never see his heart
The heart is something that cannot be seen, so it's essential to remember that even if you think you know someone's feelings, there may be more beneath the surface.
You see a man's face
One last repetition to emphasize the importance of the previous lines.
But you will never know his thoughts
The final line of the song reinforces the fact that although we can see someone's face, we can never fully know them.
You see a man's face
The last repetition brings the song full circle, returning to its original theme.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB HILLIARD, M GARSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Amanomahitotsu1
Literally the only thing missing from this are certain voice effects such as echos and a bit of static, and with those, it will be perfect.
rage alpaca
Sand a alarm in the back grkund with crewmembers screaming
Ace Faz
@Dusty Rhodes he's a trained captain, and accepts his fate, and knows he needs to stay strong for his crew, realistically, he wouldn't be panicking any more than he was.
Dusty Rhodes
And more of a reaction from the guy since he should be terrified out of his mind
HollowKnightReference
@Triangulll That's not what ragdoll means
Triangulll
Nad better animation for the leviathan the animation looks pretty much like a rag doll
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Suggestion: Adding a massive water splash and intense screen rumbling after the gargantuan fell into the water will add much more intensity into this. But the mod overall is 🔥
Jan Stefaniuk
@Strike Spheare "waaaa waaa planet flat waaa"-👶
Draugher
If only they could make a tsunami happen to. I know the oceans level can be changed but idk if you can do it while the game is running
Strike Spheare
That is not necessary coz the planet is f**kin ROUND . . Except the developers is crazy enough to make a game with GIANT TURTLE which 1000 bigger than that leviathan holding a MASSIVE FLAT PLANET