Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazareth_(band)
Studio albums
Nazareth (1971)
Exercises (1972)
Razamanaz (1973)
Loud 'n' Proud (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Hair of the Dog (1975)
Close Enough for Rock 'n' Roll (1976)
Play 'n' the Game (1976)
Expect No Mercy (1977)
No Mean City (1979)
Malice in Wonderland (1980)
The Fool Circle (1981)
2XS (1982)
Sound Elixir (1983)
The Catch (1984)
Cinema (1986)
Snakes 'n' Ladders (1989)
No Jive (1991)
Move Me (1994)
Boogaloo (1998)
The Newz (2008)
Big Dogz (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (2014)
Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
Surviving the Law (2022)
See Me
Nazareth Lyrics
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Who stands to judge me in this way
Some call it choice, some call it treason
Why find me guilty on this day
Stay home and watch it on T.V.
Stay home and watch it on T.V.
See you - See me
Now is the time, now is the season
When we should have something to say
You keep your faith, I'll keep my freedom
Why should we listen anyway
Stay home and watch it on T.V
Stay home and watch it on T.V
See you - See me
How is there no way of pleasing
And who has the answer of the day
When will they stop all of the squeezing
Why should we play the game their way
Stay home and watch it on T.V
Stay home and watch it on T.V
See you - See me
Stay home and watch it on T.V
Stay home and watch it on T.V
See you - See me
The opening lines of Nazareth's "See You See Me" seem to express disbelief and confusion about the judgment that the singer is receiving. They question the rationale behind their being found guilty, despite the different opinions surrounding the matter that they both have a choice and people may perceive it as an act of treason. The lyrics express the singer's frustration with the fact that they are being judged without rhyme or reason by some unknown third party. The chorus tells the listener to stay at home and watch the events unfold on television.
The song then takes a more political turn, as the chorus repeats the idea that it's better to watch everything from home, as opposed to going out and engaging in the outside world. The bridge of the song encapsulates the lyrics' underlying meaning - the singer is tired of trying to please everyone and wishes to live life on their own terms instead of conforming to society's expectations.
One could interpret the "See You See Me" chorus as a metaphor for the invasion of privacy in modern society—the idea that through watching someone on television, they're essentially seeing into their lives. Nazareth may be implying that all of us are being watched and judged by society, even if we're not directly in the public eye.
Line by Line Meaning
Where is the rhyme, where is the reason
I don't understand why things are happening the way they are
Who stands to judge me in this way
Why does anyone have the right to judge me?
Some call it choice, some call it treason
Everyone has their opinion on the situation, but is it really something that should be considered treason?
Why find me guilty on this day
I don't understand why I'm being made to feel like I did something wrong
Now is the time, now is the season
This is an important moment and we should speak up
When we should have something to say
Instead of staying silent, we should use this opportunity to express our thoughts and opinions
You keep your faith, I'll keep my freedom
We may have different beliefs, but that shouldn't stop us from having the freedom to express them
Why should we listen anyway
Why should we be forced to listen to someone else's opinion when we have our own?
How is there no way of pleasing
It seems impossible to make everyone happy
And who has the answer of the day
Who can really say what the right answer is?
When will they stop all of the squeezing
When will people stop trying to force their opinions and beliefs onto others?
Why should we play the game their way
We should be able to express ourselves freely without being forced to conform to someone else's rules
Stay home and watch it on T.V
Maybe it's better to watch everything from a distance and not get too involved
See you - See me
We may have different ideas and opinions, but we are all human and should treat each other with respect
Stay home and watch it on T.V
Maybe it's better not to get too invested in everything that's going on around us
Stay home and watch it on T.V
Sometimes it's better to observe from the sidelines instead of getting too involved
See you - See me
We may have different perspectives, but we are equals and should be treated as such
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dan McCafferty (non Mountain title, Darrell Sweet, Manuel Charlton, Peter Agnew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mihailsartoev188
Рок прекрасен тем, что в нём нет фальши, нет притворства, нет имитации- всё настоящее- и ярость и радость! А Маккаферти и NAZARETH- одни из лучших рокеров в мире. Мне посчастливилось увидеть их концерт в 18 августа 2010 года. Я был сражен наповал не только мастерством великих музыкантов, но и тем, что время не имеет над ними власти. Это поистине чудо! Вечная память Дэну, а их великая музыка пусть живёт вечно!
@brendahicks700
theres nothing ugly about this man, hes the most handsome man ive ever saw in the world.
@tolmol7079
Жгучий, мощный и красивый рок! Дэн, ты в моей душе!
@fur-seal
Спасибо, что вырос и прожил под замечательную музыку тех лет.
@user-lk7oz5mg7o
RIP Dan. Forever in our hearts.
@user-lf1tx2ul7f
Как же достойно стареют рокеры! Мы живы. Мы любим. Мы живем. Мы чувствуем. Благодарю Бога за то что могу ...что хочу...что радуюсь...
@Vatch1966
Amazing...after all these years Dan McCafferty still has that recognizable voice!!! LONG LIVE NAZARETH!!
@hermygagala
Best vocalsist of all time!!!
@oracleofottawa
"Rosary is the only way to go" Ah! The secret to surviving 50 years in Rock! Love the laid back style, and that voice is still magic!!
@darren3837
Dan's of of the few that can somehow effortlessly produce those killer vocals just like the late great Roy Orbison. What a great voice and still so strong and virtually unchanged over the 40+ years I've been listening to Nazareth.... and just love this song as well. Keep it going boys...... Cheers.