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Pete Sinfield Feat Greg Lake Lyrics
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Do you want to be a star
Do you want to play some magic on my guitar?
Do you want to be a poet
Do you want to be my string?
You could be anything
Do you want to be the lover of another, undercover?
You could even be the man on the moon
Do you want to be the player
Do you want to be the string?
Let me tell you something
It just don`t mean a thing
You see, it really doesn't matter
When you`re buried in disguise
By the dark glass on your eyes
Though your flesh has crystallized
Still you turn me on
Still you turn me on
Hmm, you turn me on
Do you want to be the pillow where I lay my head
Do you want to be the feathers lying in my bed?
Do you want to be a color cover magazine
Create a scene
Every day a little sadder
A little madder?
Someone get me a ladder
Do you want to be the singer
Do you want to be the song?
Let me tell you something
You just couldn't be more wrong
You see, I really have to tell you
That it all gets so intense
From my experience
It just doesn't seem to make sense
Still you turn me on
Hmm, you turn me on, oh yeah
Hmm, you turn me on
The lyrics of "Still You Turn Me On" could be interpreted in many ways, but at its core, it's a song about wanting someone and being fascinated by them despite their flaws. The first stanza speaks to the idea of being enamored by someone who could be anything they want to be, whether they want to be an angel, a star, or a poet. The line "you could even be the man on the moon" speaks to the limitless possibilities of what someone could become. The second stanza, however, twists that idea subtly, suggesting that trying to be something you're not, trying to play a role that doesn't fit, is ultimately futile. The lines "it just don't mean a thing" and "it really doesn't matter" speak to this sense of futility.
The third stanza builds on this sense of futility, with the lines "every day a little sadder, a little madder" suggesting that trying to be something you're not takes a toll on a person's mental health. The fourth stanza ties these themes of wanting and striving together with the lines "do you want to be the singer, do you want to be the song?/ let me tell you something, you just couldn't be more wrong." This line is particularly interesting, as it flips the script on the previous stanzas, claiming that it's not about what you want to be or strive to be, but about who you truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to be an angel
Are you hoping to be seen as someone who is pure and innocent?
Do you want to be a star
Do you dream of being famous and having everyone know your name?
Do you want to play some magic on my guitar?
Do you want to be a part of my artistic expression and help me create great music?
Do you want to be a poet
Do you aspire to create beautiful and meaningful works of literature?
Do you want to be my string?
Do you want to be an integral part of my music and help me create something beautiful?
You could be anything
I see potential in you and believe that you could be successful in any endeavor you pursue.
Do you want to be the lover of another, undercover?
Do you want to have a secret affair with someone else while keeping it hidden from the world?
You could even be the man on the moon
You have the potential to achieve anything, no matter how unlikely it may seem.
Do you want to be the player
Do you want to be the one in control of the situation?
Let me tell you something
I have some knowledge that I think is important for you to hear.
It just don't mean a thing
None of this matters in the grand scheme of things.
You see, it really doesn't matter
In the end, all of this is meaningless.
When you're buried in disguise
When you are hiding your true self from the world.
By the dark glass on your eyes
Through the darkness in your eyes, I can see that you are hiding something.
Though your flesh has crystallized
Even though you have become cold and distant.
Still you turn me on
Despite all of this, I am still attracted to you.
Do you want to be the pillow where I lay my head
Do you want to be the one that I turn to for comfort and support?
Do you want to be the feathers lying in my bed?
Do you want to be a physical representation of the comfort and safety that I seek?
Do you want to be a color cover magazine
Do you want to be someone who is admired for their beauty and appears on the covers of magazines?
Create a scene
Attract attention with your beauty and personality.
Every day a little sadder
Every day, life seems a little bit more depressing and difficult to cope with.
A little madder?
Are you also becoming a little bit crazier and more unstable?
Someone get me a ladder
I need help getting out of this dark place that I am in.
Do you want to be the singer
Do you want to be the one in the spotlight, entertaining others with your voice?
Do you want to be the song?
Do you want to be the inspiration behind someone's creative work?
You just couldn't be more wrong
You are completely mistaken and have misunderstood the situation.
That it all gets so intense
Everything becomes so emotional and passionate that it can be overwhelming.
From my experience
Based on what I have learned in my own life.
It just doesn't seem to make sense
Despite all of the intensity and emotion, it all seems meaningless and confusing.
Hmm, you turn me on
Despite all of this confusion, I am still attracted to you.
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Written by: GREG LAKE
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