Warning
Nazareth Lyrics


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Wake up in the morning,
Can't recall a thing you did the night before
Consider that a warning,
Pass the ammunition and praise the Lord
Play it down make a decision,
Do it know don't lose the vision
Better get in motion,
Got to get a plan before it hits the fan.

Big time poser
Real deal closer.

Used to be a pin-up,
Everybody said you were a centrefold
Better get the lead out,
All your scandals gettin' way too old
Move your shoes, head for the river
Make a stand, time to deliver
Silly little devil,
Gonna make the headlines on the evening news.

Big time poser
Real deal closer.

Do another number,
Try to get arrested when the TV's there
Call the paparazzi,
Planets getting warmer gonna ruin your hair
Look behind, check your position
Check your brakes, watch for collision
When the play is over,
Nothing really matters you drop the ball.





Big time poser
Real deal closer.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nazareth's song "Warning" appear to be a cautionary tale against living an excessive and reckless lifestyle. The first verse of the song talks about waking up in the morning with no recollection of the previous night's events, which is presented as a warning sign that something is not right. The line "pass the ammunition and praise the Lord" could be interpreted as a call to arm oneself against the dangers of reckless living while also seeking divine guidance.


The second verse seems to focus on the consequences of living a life of excess. The lines "used to be a pin-up, everybody said you were a centrefold" suggest that the singer was once highly praised and desired, but their actions have caused them to fall from grace. The phrases "move your shoes, head for the river" and "make a stand, time to deliver" could be interpreted as a call to action to turn things around before it's too late. The final lines of the song suggest that in the end, none of the excess and glamour actually matter, as the singer "drops the ball."


Overall, the lyrics of "Warning" seem to warn against living a life of excess and recklessness, encouraging listeners to take action and make positive changes before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up in the morning,
You wake up in the morning and realize that you can't remember anything from last night.


Can't recall a thing you did the night before
You are unable to remember any of your actions from the night before.


Consider that a warning,
You should take this as a warning sign for your behavior.


Pass the ammunition and praise the Lord
You should arm yourself with knowledge and wisdom and seek guidance from a higher power.


Play it down make a decision,
You should think calmly and make informed decisions.


Do it now don't lose the vision
You should take action now and not let your focus slip away.


Better get in motion,
You need to take action and move forward.


Got to get a plan before it hits the fan.
You need a plan before things get out of control.


Big time poser
You act like you're important, but you're not.


Real deal closer.
You are genuinely successful and can deliver.


Used to be a pin-up,
You used to be very popular and attractive.


Everybody said you were a centrefold
Everyone thought you were beautiful and glamorous.


Better get the lead out,
You need to hurry up and take action.


All your scandals gettin' way too old
Your scandals are becoming repetitive and people are losing interest.


Move your shoes, head for the river
You should move quickly and decisively to avoid trouble.


Make a stand, time to deliver
It's time to stand up for yourself and take responsibility.


Silly little devil,
You are foolish and reckless.


Gonna make the headlines on the evening news.
Your actions will become news because of their impact on society.


Do another number,
You should perform another act to gain attention or notoriety.


Try to get arrested when the TV's there
You try to get arrested when the media is present to get more attention.


Call the paparazzi,
You actively seek out paparazzi to get your picture taken.


Planets getting warmer gonna ruin your hair
The world is changing and it will have negative consequences for you.


Look behind, check your position
You need to examine your behavior and see how it affects others.


Check your brakes, watch for collision
You need to be careful and avoid potential problems.


When the play is over,
When it's all said and done,


Nothing really matters you drop the ball.
Your actions will ultimately have consequences and you will be held accountable for them.




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