Private Property
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You think you're cool and got it all
You think you run the scene
I don't believe how you'd conceive
That your good enough for me
You think you've got it all sewn up
But I'll cut you right down to size
The way I figure you don't exist
So you'd better realize

Don't you touch
Don't get near
Don't take me for a fool
Make no mistake
No give and take
I'm too good for you

So keep your hands off
Private property
Hands off
Oh oh
Keep your hands off
Private property
Hands off me
Hands off
Keep your hands off me

I'm number one when I turn it on
Do you think you can relate
You'd be amazed, left in a daze
To see me operate

Don't you touch
Don't get near
Don't take me for a fool
Make no mistake
No give and take
I'm too good for you

So keep your hands off
Private property
Hands off
Oh oh
Keep your hands off
Private property
Hands off
Oh oh

You live in a fantasy
I don't even care.
If you're lookin' for sympathy
It ain't there

Hands off
Keep your dirty hands off me.

So keep your hands off
Private property
Hands off
Oh oh
Keep your hands off
Private property
Hands off
Oh oh
Keep your hands off
Private property
Hands off
Oh oh
Keep your hands off
Private property
Hands off




Oh oh
Hands off

Overall Meaning

In the song "Private Property" by Priest...live!, the lyrics convey a strong message of independence and pride. The song is directed towards someone who thinks they are cool and runs the scene, but the singer does not believe they are good enough. The singer declares that they are too good for this person and that they should keep their hands off, emphasizing the concept of private property.


The lyrics also suggest that the singer is confident and talented, as they claim to be number one and left the person amazed and in a daze. The line "You live in a fantasy, I don't even care" suggests that the singer is not interested in pleasing this person or entertaining their delusions. The repetition of "hands off" and "private property" reinforce the idea of ownership and control.


Overall, the song "Private Property" by Priest...live! is a powerful and assertive anthem that promotes self-respect and boundaries. It sends a message to those who try to bring others down or invade their personal space, that they should keep their hands off and respect the singer's private property.


Line by Line Meaning

You think you're cool and got it all
The singer is addressing someone who thinks they're superior.


You think you run the scene
The singer accuses the addressee of believing they're in control.


I don't believe how you'd conceive That your good enough for me
The singer doubts that the addressee thinks they're worthy of their attention.


You think you've got it all sewn up But I'll cut you right down to size
The artist thinks the addressee is overconfident and is threatening to humble them.


The way I figure you don't exist So you'd better realize
The artist considers the addressee insignificant and advises them to recognize as much.


Don't you touch Don't get near Don't take me for a fool
The singer warns the addressee not to get too close and underestimate them.


Make no mistake No give and take I'm too good for you
The singer asserts their superiority and declares they won't tolerate any exchanges with the addressee.


So keep your hands off Private property Hands off Oh oh
The refrain emphasizes that the artist considers themselves as valuable as personal property, and urges the addressee to keep away.


I'm number one when I turn it on Do you think you can relate
The artist boasts of their ability and challenges the addressee to match it.


You'd be amazed, left in a daze To see me operate
The artist claims that their performance is awe-inspiring.


You live in a fantasy I don't even care.
The singer disregards the addressee's delusions.


If you're lookin' for sympathy It ain't there Hands off Keep your dirty hands off me
The artist denies the addressee any sympathy or compassion, and once again insists they keep their distance.




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