The Tragic Tale of a Genius
My Little Cheap Dictaphone Lyrics
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if I can't stop, leave it all behind
I'm a star crossed Sixties, out of control
I took a drug trip and never returned
Wasted Time, It never stops
Distorted mind, Out of control
I had a house, a wife, children and cars
I was a king who lost his kingdom
thousand of fans adored me and cried
Don't Waste your time, Just free your mind
Control your life, Don't look behind
Black is White, Open your eyes, Life is not dark,
Be a Man, Wake up now
There's still Mojo inside
Oh Oh Oh I may never change, It all depends on me
Ain't got no more pain, no tricks, no power, no fuel
I lost my skills, it's burning inside
I lost my voice, my brain, my fingers can't play
I see all in black, waiting for the night
I had glory and money, women and wine
Now I stink, I'm sick and I'm tired,
I drag my feet all day... I Can't write a line
There's no light left shining in my eyes
Life's going to break me down, time after time
if I can't stop, leave it all behind
I'm a star crossed Sixties, out of control
I took a drug trip and never returned
Mirror, Mirror,
When I'm looking at you
I don't see a soul
The Tragic Tale of a Genius, by My Little Cheap Dictaphone, tells the story of a man who experienced the highs and lows of life and fame. The song starts by acknowledging the challenges of life that can wear someone down time and time again. The man recognizes that he needs to leave everything behind and start anew in order to overcome these struggles. The lyrics also mention the man's experience with drugs and how it felt like he never returned from that trip.
The chorus of the song advises the listener to free their minds and control their lives without looking back. The man laments his lost glory and fortune as a genius in music, with thousands of fans who adored him and cried. He had a house, a wife, children, and cars, but he lost it all and became sick and tired of dragging his feet all day. The song then offers some hope with the lyric "There's still Mojo inside", but it is unclear whether the man will ever change or reclaim his former glory.
The song depicts the consequences of fame and life's challenges, and how they can lead to a person's downfall. It also conveys the message that it's never too late to take control of your life and try to find your way back, but it won't be easy.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's going to break me down, time after time
I feel like life keeps knocking me down, again and again
if I can't stop, leave it all behind
If I can't change my ways, I know I need to leave everything behind
I'm a star crossed Sixties, out of control
I am trapped by a culture of the past, and I can't stop myself from doing reckless things
I took a drug trip and never returned
I have been lost in a world of addiction ever since I visited it
Wasted Time, It never stops
I feel like I've wasted so much time, and I can't seem to keep up with life
Distorted mind, Out of control
I can't seem to think clearly or make good decisions anymore
I had a house, a wife, children and cars
I used to have everything, a family, a home, and material possessions
I was a king who lost his kingdom
I had power and influence, but I lost everything that made me feel important
I was famous and rich, (a) genius in music
I was a successful musician, admired by thousands of fans
thousand of fans adored me and cried
I had a large fan base that praised me and was emotionally moved by my music
Don't Waste your time, Just free your mind
Don't waste your time on things that don't matter, just focus on clearing your thoughts
Control your life, Don't look behind
Take control of your life and don't get stuck dwelling on the past
Black is White, Open your eyes, Life is not dark,
Things aren't always as they seem, life can be bright even if it doesn't feel like it
Be a Man, Wake up now
Take control of your situation and confront your problems head-on
There's still Mojo inside
I still have my talents and my drive, even if I feel like I've lost them
Oh Oh Oh I may never change, It all depends on me
I may not change my ways, but it's ultimately my decision
Ain't got no more pain, no tricks, no power, no fuel
I feel like I've run out of energy, ideas, and motivation
I lost my skills, it's burning inside
My talent and creativity feel like they've vanished, and the pain of losing them is overwhelming
I lost my voice, my brain, my fingers can't play
I feel like I've lost my ability to express myself and create through music
I see all in black, waiting for the night
Everything seems dreary, and darkness is always on the horizon
I had glory and money, women and wine
I was surrounded by extravagance and indulgence in my past fame
Now I stink, I'm sick and I'm tired,
Now I feel unwell, exhausted, and deflated
I drag my feet all day... I Can't write a line
I am struggling to find inspiration and motivation to create music
There's no light left shining in my eyes
I feel like I've lost my passion for life and everything feels grey
Mirror, Mirror, When I'm looking at you
When I look at myself in the mirror
I don't see a soul
I don't see any life or energy in myself anymore
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.