Current members: David Boyd, Søren Hansen, Louis Vecchio
Past members: Poul Amaliel
David and Soren had been writing songs together for over three years (for respective solo albums that have yet to see the light of day) when they realized that they had unintentionally started a band. The pair had experimented with every imaginable style of music (every imaginable style) and suddenly recognized that the combination of their musical sensibilities, as witnessed on the 300 songs theyd penned together, created something new and interesting. Plus, the rambunctious, beat-driven nature of the songs offered Soren a chance to freak out and go crazy onstage while David showcased his impressive break-dancing moves.
Official web site: www.newpoliticsrock.com
Give Me Hope
New Politics Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It's so damn hard for me to, do things right
But maybe if you just let me try
I can make you a believer, make you a believer
You keep me hanging on the edge of time
You keep me hanging on the edge of time
Give me whatever I want,
'Cause what I want is someone, like you
So give me truth
And let us pretend, that we made love til' the end
So give me hope.
Love til' the end,
We made love til' the end
We made love til' the end
So tell me baby, what's your point of view,
Like how am I doing here
Does it lead anywhere?
And is there anyway, for me to be sure
I can make you a believer, make you a believer.
You keep me hanging on the edge of time
You keep me hanging on the edge of time
Give me hope, and give me love
Give me whatever I want,
'Cause what I want is someone, like you
So give me truth
And let us pretend, that we made love til' the end
So give me hope.
What'ya want 'cause I'll funk you rock and roll'uh
She know she got the look,
That's why she give the cold shoulder, and
She keep it hot, even in December,
This ain't about the weather, you too hot
Get out to sweat'uh, I've got a duet'uh
Without ya sweater, it's so much better
We can all get wet, or just all get wetter
It really doesn't matter I can make you a believer,
You know what they say about rock and roll..
Give me hope, and give me love
Give me whatever I want,
'Cause what I want is someone, like you
So give me truth
And let us pretend, that we made love til' the end
Let us pretend that we made love til' the end
So give me hope.
The lyrics to New Politics' "Give Me Hope" seem to be about the singer's desire for a deeper connection with someone. They express a longing for hope and love, someone who will believe in them and allow them to believe in themselves. The singer's vulnerability comes through with lines such as "Summer's come but I don't know why/ It's so damn hard for me to do things right." They seem to be looking to their partner to provide the validation and direction that they may be struggling to find on their own.
The chorus, "Give me hope and give me love/ Give me whatever I want, 'cause what I want is someone like you/ So give me truth/ And let us pretend that we made love til' the end/ So give me hope," repeats a desire for intimacy, both emotional and physical. The request for truth suggests a fear of being let down, while the desire to pretend that they made love until the end suggests a desire to escape into the fantasy of a relationship without the realities of commitment.
The bridge, with its abrupt change in style and rap-like quality, doesn't seem to fit entirely with the rest of the song. However, it adds a playful, even silly, element to the longing expressed elsewhere. It suggests that the potential partner, "She know she got the look/ That's why she give the cold shoulder," is someone worth pursing, someone who can make the singer forget their troubles, even for a little while.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer's come but I don't know why
Despite the arrival of summer, I still feel lost.
It's so damn hard for me to, do things right
I struggle with doing the right thing.
But maybe if you just let me try
But if you give me a chance...
I can make you a believer, make you a believer
...I promise I can show you that I am worth it.
You keep me hanging on the edge of time
You keep me in suspense.
Give me hope, and give me love
Provide me with optimism and affection.
Give me whatever I want, 'Cause what I want is someone, like you
Fulfill whatever I desire because what I desire is someone like you.
So give me truth
Be honest with me and tell me your true feelings.
And let us pretend, that we made love til' the end
Let's imagine that we are in love forever.
So tell me baby, what's your point of view, Like how am I doing here, Does it lead anywhere?
Can you tell me how you feel about me? Is there any potential for a future between us?
And is there anyway, for me to be sure, I can make you a believer, make you a believer.
Is there anything that can make me sure that I can win your trust and make you believe in me?
What'ya want 'cause I'll funk you rock and roll'uh
What do you want? I can provide both funk and rock and roll.
She know she got the look, That's why she give the cold shoulder, and, She keep it hot, even in December,
She knows she looks good, which is why she acts aloof, but still manages to be attractive even in the winter.
This ain't about the weather, you too hot
This isn't about the temperature, you are just too attractive.
Get out to sweat'uh, I've got a duet'uh
Let's dance until we sweat, I have a perfect song for us.
Without ya sweater, it's so much better, We can all get wet, or just all get wetter
It's better if you take off your sweater, we can all enjoy ourselves by either getting wet, or getting even wetter.
It really doesn't matter I can make you a believer,
It doesn't matter what we do, I can make you believe in me.
You know what they say about rock and roll..
You know what they say about rock and roll - that it can work wonders.
Let us pretend that we made love til' the end
Once again, let's imagine that we are in love forever.
So give me hope.
Provide me with optimism and faith in the future.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID BOYD, SOREN HANSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind