Razorlight is a four-piece consisting of Borrell (vocals & guitar), Bjรถrn ร gren (guitar), Carl Dalemo (bass) and Andy Burrows (drums)
Their debut album, Up All Night, was released on June 28, 2004, reaching number 3 in the UK album charts on 4 July. The critical reception was generally good, receiving good reviews from NME, Q magazine and Billboard, although they were also accused of lack of imagination and unoriginality for allegedly borrowing ideas from other influential bands, notably The Strokes. They appear to polarize opinion. NME wrote that the album: "bristles with passion, energy and, most importantly, amazing songs", while they were described elsewhere as "nearly everything wrong with rock and roll today". Their fans, though, embrace the music for its simple melodies and multi-layered, easy-going compositions.
Frontman Johnny Borrell caused some controversy and surprise when he likened himself to musical legend Bob Dylan, quipping "If Dylan's making the chips then I'm drinking the champagne". This led to suggestions of self-promotion. This statement was taken out of context however as Borrell was comparing his and Dylan's first albums, not their overall career. The band became very popular on the London music scene when they arrived earlier in the year. Large demand caused the band to play extra shows, including a 7,000+ capacity gig at Alexandra Palace. The album was heavily marketed in the UK.
What's It All About
Razorlight Lyrics
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By an iron the other week
I don't know much about it
???The mind is pretty dear???
Oh, what's it all about
Oh, what's it all about
Oh, what's it all about
The lyrics of "What's It All About" by Razorlight may seem puzzling at first, but upon closer inspection, they touch upon the uncertainty and fleeting nature of life. The opening lines talk about a woman who got electrocuted by an iron. The singer seems to know very little about the incident, and yet it still makes him reflect on life's fragility. The line "the mind is pretty dear" perhaps alludes to the idea that even though we may not know much about death or what happens afterward, the concept of our consciousness no longer existing is a difficult reality to come to terms with. The repetition of the line "What's it all about" further emphasizes this existential questioning.
The chorus brings the song's title front and center, as the singer again repeats the question "What's it all about." This rhetorical question, directed at no one in particular, highlights the idea that we may never truly know the ultimate purpose of our existence. It's a universal query that has puzzled thinkers and philosophers throughout human history.
Overall, "What's It All About" highlights the fleeting nature of life and its ultimate mystery. It urges listeners to ponder the bigger questions of existence and our place in the grand scheme of things.
Line by Line Meaning
A woman got electrocuted
A female individual died from an electric shock
By an iron the other week
This tragic event occurred recently and was caused by contact with a household iron
I don't know much about it
The singer doesn't possess a lot of information regarding the aforementioned incident
The mind is pretty dear
It is invaluable to take care of one's mental wellbeing to ensure a healthy state of mind
Oh, what's it all about
What is the purpose of the world and its happenings?
Oh, what's it all about
What is the meaning behind the events that take place in life?
Oh, what's it all about
What is the rationale behind the tragedies that occur in life?
Contributed by Kayla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tamrobertson3232
Who's here in 2024 banging tune
@matrixdevonshire
yup as our rights and freedoms are being taken away.
@fanoucantalou6468
2023, this song is still a legendโค
@LuffyTheChosen0ne
2024
@davidgg8318
This song will ALWAYS be relevant.
@Overjoy888
Unless the US splits like Rome
@James-cg2wc
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Only until the US isnt..
@notserp1836
Are you sure about that?
@trevor4942
@@notserp1836 yup.
@tompike4116
Too true my friend โฆpeace and love to you ๐บ๐ธ