The Backbeat
Miss Montreal Lyrics
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The revolution is almost there
So please, please bring me home
The music plays too loud in my head
The backbeat’s pumping my heart out
Out of control now, I need to go
The pain is kicking, it’s too loud
'Cause I am falling in love with your kingdom you have made
Falling a sleep with your highness kills me every day
And so, so this is it
Couldn’t you give me more than this
The backbeat’s pumping my heart out
Out of control now, I need to go
The pain is kicking, it’s too loud
I need to go now, for I fall down
'Cause I am falling in love with your kingdom you have made
Falling a sleep with your highness kills me every day
It’s taking the air out of me
I’m shaking, listen to my heartbeat
The backbeat’s pumping my heart out
Out of control now, I need to go
The pain is kicking, it’s too loud
I need to go now, for I fall down
'Cause I am falling in love with your kingdom you have made
Falling a sleep with your highness kills me every day
'Cause I am falling in love with your kingdom you have made
Falling a sleep with your highness kills me every day, so
Miss Montreal's song The Backbeat is an emotive ballad about the pains of falling in love with someone's "kingdom" or lifestyle that may not be sustainable or healthy for the singer. The lyrics express a yearning for home and respite from the loud music and excitement of a revolution or party scene. The backbeat, in particular, is introduced as an overwhelming force that is causing physical pain and pushing the singer out of control. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this feeling of falling for someone or something that is ultimately causing harm.
The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and desperation that is mirrored in the music. The instrumentals start off quiet and slow, building in intensity with the chorus' repetition and the addition of drums and guitar. This crescendo creates a sense of urgency, as if the singer is about to lose control completely. As the song reaches its climax, the music abruptly stops, adding to the feeling of uncertainty and unease.
Overall, The Backbeat is a powerful meditation on the consequences of falling for someone or something that is ultimately unhealthy or unsustainable. The singer is caught between the excitement of a revolution or party and the need for stability and home. The backbeat is used as a symbol of the overpowering nature of the experience, the music is so loud in the singer's head that she is physically affected.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I wanna go home
The singer is expressing her desire to leave the current situation
The revolution is almost there
A change is coming, possibly in society or the music industry
So please, please bring me home
The singer is pleading for someone to help her leave the situation
The music plays too loud in my head
The singer is overwhelmed and unable to focus due to the constant noise in her head
The backbeat’s pumping my heart out
The beat is strong and overwhelming, affecting the singer physically
Out of control now, I need to go
The singer is losing control and needs to leave before things get worse
The pain is kicking, it’s too loud
The music is becoming painful and unbearable
I need to go now, for I fall down
The singer fears that she will collapse if she doesn't leave immediately
'Cause I am falling in love with your kingdom you have made
The singer is becoming infatuated with a person or place that is causing her distress
Falling a sleep with your highness kills me every day
The singer is suffering due to her connection to this person or place that is causing her pain
And so, so this is it
The situation has come to a head and the singer realizes that she needs to leave
Couldn’t you give me more than this
The singer is disappointed by the current situation and feels let down
It’s taking the air out of me
The situation is suffocating the singer and causing her to feel trapped
I’m shaking, listen to my heartbeat
The singer is physically affected by the situation, her heart racing with anxiety
Falling a sleep with your highness kills me every day, so
The repeated phrase signifies the impact that the situation is having on the singer's mental health and wellbeing
Contributed by Jasmine O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.