Noise Pollution
Portugal. The Man feat. Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Zoe Manville Lyrics
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Hello, I'm introducing
Hello, I'm introducing
Live leak the revolution
Go stream it now on demand
New world distribution
Let's make low resolutions
Let's reverse evolution
Crawl back to the ocean
Act like you're over it, still be upset
Naturally gifted or losing it
Act like you're over it, still be upset
Naturally gifted, down for heavy lifting
I know my rights, je t'aime Paris
Live or die like c'est la vie
With my fist in the air, "je suis Charlie"
Can't ya see I'm feeling magnifique?
So down, is there no hope?
I can't believe in no one
So down, is there no hope?
I can't believe in no one
Out for me, out for me, out for me, out for me
They got it out for me, out for me, out for me, out for me
Broke out the institution
Got lost in the confusion
Not mad, man, I'm a big fan
I love that noise pollution
It's in my constitution
Forever disillusioned
So, go on, keep on talking
Y'all can't take my bullshit
Can't take my bullshit
Can't take my bullshit
Act like you're over it, still be upset
Naturally gifted, down for heavy lifting
I know my rights, je t'aime Paris
Live or die like c'est la vie
With my fist in the air, "Je suis Charlie"
Can't ya see I'm feeling magnifique?
So down, is there no hope? (c'est la vie)
I can't believe in no one (I'm still feeling magnifique)
So down, is there no hope?
I can't believe in no one
Tu cries, tu souffres, et tu souris
Tu broies du noir, et tu rougis
Tu cries, tu souffres, et tu souris
Tu broies du noir et tu serais
I know my rights, je t'aime Paris
Live or die like c'est la vie
With my fist in the air, "je suis Charlie"
Can't ya see I'm feeling magnifique?
I know my rights, je t'aime Paris
Live or die like c'est la vie
Even when the world has it out for me
I'm still feeling magnifique
So down, is there no hope? (c'est la vie)
I can't believe in no one (magnifique)
So down, is there no hope?
I can't believe in no one
"Noise Pollution" is a song by Portugal. The Man that delves into a variety of provocative, politically charged themes. The song invites you to perceive the world with a new lens, specifically via the chant "hello, I'm introducing / live leak the revolution." The lyrics urge you to explore the chaos which ensues in today's world, with endless internet memes, social media scrolling, and political turmoil. The phrase "new world distribution" in the second line brings to attention the need for a revolution and change.
The song's chorus "I know my rights, je t'aime Paris / live or die like c'est la vie" is particularly interesting; it shows the singer’s reaction to the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that inspired a slogan "je suis Charlie," which means “I am Charlie.” The chorus states that the singer is aware of his rights, yet he is still fighting for a better world in such an adverse environment. The bridge emphasizes that the world is flawed right now, encompassing the phrases "so down, is there no hope?" and "can’t believe in no one." Portugal, The Man urges listeners to urge or otherwise ask themselves to wonder where one finds themselves in this world.
Ultimately, "Noise Pollution" encourages people to embrace chaos and to not let it become overwhelming. The song emphasizes being strong, particularly via the chant "Can't take my bullshit." Portugal, The Man wants people to fight back against all the negativity and push through it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, I'm, hello, I'm, hello, I'm
Introducing myself over and over again
Live leak the revolution
Spread the message of change far and wide
Go stream it now on demand
Listen to my music anytime you want
New world distribution
Bringing my music to the masses beyond my hometown
Let's make low resolutions
Accepting less than we deserve
Let's reverse evolution
Undo the damage we've done to the planet
Let's leave behind this dry land
Abandon this life we've made for ourselves on land
Crawl back to the ocean
Return to nature and start anew
Act like you're over it, still be upset
Hiding emotions while still feeling distraught
Naturally gifted or losing it
Not knowing whether your talents are fading or staying strong
I know my rights, je t'aime Paris
Asserting my freedom and love for Paris
Live or die like c'est la vie
Accepting that life has ups and downs and moving on
With my fist in the air, "je suis Charlie"
Standing in solidarity with victims of violence
Can't ya see I'm feeling magnifique?
Can't you see that I'm feeling great?
So down, is there no hope? (c'est la vie)
Feeling hopeless but accepting that life goes on
I can't believe in no one (I'm still feeling magnifique)
Having trouble trusting others despite feeling great
They got it out for me, out for me, out for me, out for me
Feeling like everyone is against me
Broke out the institution
Breaking free from societal norms and expectations
Got lost in the confusion
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do
Not mad, man, I'm a big fan
Not angry, just a supporter
I love that noise pollution
I appreciate the chaos of the world
It's in my constitution
It's a part of who I am and I can't change it
Forever disillusioned
Permanently feeling disappointed with the world
So, go on, keep on talking
Despite what others say, I'll keep going
Y'all can't take my bullshit
Others can't bring me down or silence me
Tu cries, tu souffres, et tu souris
You cry, you suffer, and you smile
Tu broies du noir, et tu rougis
You brood, and you blush
Tu cries, tu souffres, et tu souris
You cry, you suffer, and you smile
Tu broies du noir et tu serais
You mope and you would be
Even when the world has it out for me
Even if everyone is against me
I'm still feeling magnifique
I'm still feeling great
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Composer Author Unknown, Eric Andrew Howk, Jason Wade Sechrist, John Gourley, Kyle O'Quin, Zachary Carothers, Zoe Manville
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@0NodMan0
I thought I was the only one whom did pushups whilst in a river, shoulda known that my man John Gourley did that as well.
Totally in love with both the song and the vidya, cannot wait for more.
Seriously is there MOAR?!
@hsc952
I really love this song ,
here's the lyrics
Hello, I'm, hello, I'm, hello, I'm
Hello, I'm introducing
Hello, I'm introducing
Live leak the revolution
Go stream it now on demand
New world distribution
Let's make low resolutions
Let's reverse evolution
Let's leave behind this dry land
Crawl back to the ocean
Act like you're over it, still be upset
Naturally gifted or losing it
Act like you're over it, still be upset
Naturally gifted, down for heavy lifting
I know my rights, je t'aime Paris
Live or die like c'est la vie
With my fist in the air, "je suis Charlie"
Can't ya see I'm feeling magnifique?
So down, is there no hope?
I can't believe in no one
So down, is there no hope?
I can't believe in no one
Out for me, out for me, out for me, out for me
They got it out for me, out for me,
out for me, out for me
Broke out the institution
Got lost in the confusion
Not mad, man, I'm a big fan
I love that noise pollution
It's in my constitution
Forever disillusioned
So, go on, keep on talking
Y'all can't take my bullshit
Can't take my bullshit
Can't take my bullshit
Act like you're over it, still be upset
Naturally gifted, down for heavy lifting
I know my rights, je t'aime Paris
Live or die like c'est la vie
With my fist in the air, "je suis Charlie"
Can't ya see I'm feeling magnifique?
So down, is there no hope? (c'est la vie)
I can't believe in no one
(I'm still feeling magnifique)
So down, is there no hope?
I can't believe in no one
Tu cries, tu souffres, et tu souris
Tu broies du noir, et tu rougis
Tu cries, tu souffres, et tu souris
Tu broies du noir et tu serais
I know my rights, je t'aime Paris
Live or die like c'est la vie
With my fist in the air, "je suis Charlie"
Can't ya see I'm feeling magnifique?
I know my rights, je t'aime Paris
Live or die like c'est la vie
Even when the world has it out for me
I'm still feeling magnifique
So down, is there no hope? (c'est la vie)
I can't believe in no one (magnifique)
So down, is there no hope?
I can't believe in no one
@soytheeljames8617
2:38 Translation
Tu cries, tu souffres, et tu souris
Tu broies du noir, et tu rougis
Tu cries, tu souffres, et tu souris
Tu broies du noir et tu serais
You cry out, you suffer, and you smile
You are depressed, and you blush
You cry out, you suffer, and you smile
You are depressed, and you would be
@footballmint
I could actually listen to this on repeat forever
@Lobotomy1212
JING this is exactly what I'm doing now 🍄
@afzalalatas9137
Same here
@DjangoOvlidarLaFruita
I've listened to this song so many times it's ridiculous. I seriously cannot. I have watched this video six times since yesterday
@Dianochka86
half a year has passed, and I still can not stop listening to this
@cyberfox562
lol 2019 gang am I right
@gakobayashi1449
So happy to hear more vocals from Zoe!
@sithspitdanikan4725
Gabriel Kobayashi YASSSS
@TheJckasssteveodunn
You are aware that she isnt officially on the bands line-up. So don't expect her to contribute a lot.
@wetslippers63
okay... rude