Electricity
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Lyrics


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Our one source of energy
The ultimate discovery
Electric blue for me
Never more to be free
Electricity
Nuclear and HEP
Carbon fuels from the sea
Wasted electricity

Our one source of energy
Electricity
All we need to live today
A gift for man to throw away
The chance to change has nearly gone
The alternative is only one
The final source of energy
Solar electricity

Electricity
Electricity
Electricity

Electricity
Electricity

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's song "Electricity" describe society's dependence on electricity as the ultimate form of energy. The first verse mentions nuclear, hydro-electric power, and carbon fuels from the sea, alluding to the different methods of generating electricity. The second verse emphasizes the need to find an alternative to traditional forms of electricity, as we are reaching a point of no return. The final source of energy is suggested to be solar electricity, a cleaner and more sustainable form of energy.


The chorus of "Electricity" repeats the title of the song several times, emphasizing the importance and pervasiveness of electricity in our lives. The overall message of the song can be interpreted as a warning for society to find more sustainable forms of energy before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Our one source of energy
Electricity is the primary source of energy we rely on


The ultimate discovery
Its discovery opened up new doors for progress


Electric blue for me
Electricity appeals to the singer in a personal way


Never more to be free
We have become dependent on electricity and can no longer be free from it


Electricity
An ode to electricity and its importance in our lives


Nuclear and HEP
Electricity can be generated through nuclear power plants and hydroelectric power plants


Carbon fuels from the sea
Electricity can also be obtained through the burning of carbon fuels found in the ocean


Wasted electricity
Electricity is often wasted and not utilized efficiently


All we need to live today
Electricity has become a necessary part of our daily lives


A gift for man to throw away
Electricity has been taken for granted and treated as disposable


The chance to change has nearly gone
We have limited time to make amends for the damage caused by our misuse of electricity


The alternative is only one
The alternative to wasteful use of electricity is to embrace solar electricity


The final source of energy
Solar electricity is the ultimate and last sustainable source of energy


Electricity
An emphasis on the importance and significance of electricity in the song


Electricity
A repetition of the title to reinforce its central theme


Electricity
An emphasis on the role of electricity in our lives


Electricity
An insistence on the significance of electricity


Electricity
A final reiteration of the title and its importance




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS

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@mistressofthenight91

Lyrics:
Our one source of energy
The ultimate discovery
Electric blue for me
Never more to be free
Electricity
Nuclear and HEP
Carbon fuels from the sea
Wasted electricity

Our one source of energy
Electricity
All we need to live today
A gift for man to throw away
The chance to change has nearly gone
The alternative is only one
The final source of energy
Solar electricity

Electricity
Electricity
Electricity
Electricity
Electricity
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@tangerine825

OMD...Erasure...Eurythmics...Pet Shop Boys...Depeche Mode...Great UK Synthpop Groups ! Greets From Poland ;-)

@husnaazizadah6608

I completely agree

@iwtdl_

don’t forget New Order

@viktory6389

Ich sehe das wie du😊.

@dominiquehervault2799

And Ultravox, too !@@viktory6389

@shanghai1190

La mayoria sino todos son Gay y nadie se fijaban si lo fueron o no, son personas de éxito que se abrieron por el camino a base de talento y esfuerzo y no andaban llorando por ahi exigiendo cuotas como lo hacen hoy dia el colectivo LGBT

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@Spymell

Immortal 80s....

@BowieChrisReaDimashlover

J'étais une enfant lorsque j'ai eu le plaisir d'entendre à la radio pour la première fois Enola Gay et cette chanson. Je les aime toujours autant. Merci à Orchestral Manœuvres In The Dark.

@strike7208

Cela prouve que vous aviez l’oreille musicale enfant car ce groupe était innovant 👍

@Garrett1974

43 years old but still gold... man I love 80s music ❤

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