Utopia
O.E.S. Lyrics


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Angela, hands above your head
do you hear me now, they are wishing you dead
Emotions stirring up, rumour has it you've got special powers
The firing's waiting now, Oh, they don't think that you've kept you vows

So Run for you life
if I were you I wouldn't stay another night
Run for your life
I'll pray to the Lord to make sure you'll be alright


Angela, you stand out from the crowd
You're no stranger now, you looked up when they ask you to look down
Listen up, no one can save you but yourself right now
It's time to run or take a bow
The system's gonna take you down, the system is gonna break you now
The system's gonna break you down
The system's gonna eat you alive so..

So Run for you life
if I were you I wouldn't stay another night
Run for your life
I'll pray to the Lord to make sure you'll be alright






Run for your life, time is running out now
You're dangerous when you don't want to bow

Overall Meaning

The song “Utopia” by O.E.S. tells the story of a woman named Angela who possesses special powers and is being pursued by those who fear her abilities. The lyrics immediately paint a picture of danger and urgency as Angela is instructed to put her hands above her head and run for her life. The emotion of the song is intensified with the line “do you hear me now, they are wishing you dead”, creating a sense of fear and isolation.


As the song progresses, the lyrics highlight the pressure that Angela must be under as she is being hunted down by the system. The line “Listen up, no one can save you but yourself right now” emphasizes her need to rely solely on her own strength to survive. The repetition of “the system’s gonna break you down” highlights the potential destruction Angela could face if she doesn’t flee.


Finally, the last section of the song calls for Angela to run for her life as time is running out, and emphasizes her bravery in not wanting to bow down to those who fear her powers. The lyrics are powerful and emotional, calling attention to the struggles that some individuals face when their differences make them a target.


Line by Line Meaning

Angela, hands above your head
Addressing a person named Angela and asking them to put their hands above their head


do you hear me now, they are wishing you dead
Stating that someone wishes Angela dead and questioning if they can hear the warning


Emotions stirring up, rumour has it you've got special powers
Noting that rumors exist that Angela has special powers and that emotions are being stirred up around her


The firing's waiting now, Oh, they don't think that you've kept you vows
Claiming that Angela's vows have not been kept and stating that there will be consequences


So Run for you life
Urging Angela to flee for her own safety


if I were you I wouldn't stay another night
Offering advice to Angela that staying another night would not be wise


I'll pray to the Lord to make sure you'll be alright
Expressing a desire to pray for Angela's safety and well-being


Angela, you stand out from the crowd
Pointing out that Angela is unique and different from others


You're no stranger now, you looked up when they ask you to look down
Observing that Angela has become familiar with the situation and has not obeyed orders to look down


Listen up, no one can save you but yourself right now
Advising Angela that she must rely on herself for her own safety


It's time to run or take a bow
Encouraging Angela to either run or face the consequences like a performer taking a bow


The system's gonna take you down, the system is gonna break you now
Warning Angela that the system will work against her and have a negative impact on her


The system's gonna break you down
Repeating the warning that the system will cause harm to Angela


The system's gonna eat you alive so..
Adding to the warning that the system will have a devastating effect on Angela


Run for your life, time is running out now
Reiterating the urgency of fleeing for safety


You're dangerous when you don't want to bow
Commenting that Angela's refusal to submit to power makes her a threat




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID HUSSER, KARIN PARK, NICOLAS UHLEN, STEPHANE AZAM

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