No Good Trying
Replicants Lyrics
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Where I can't see because I understand
That you're different from me
Yes I can tell
That you can't be what you pretend
Because the caterpillar hood won't do you no good
And you know you should be home in bed
It's no good trying to place your hand
That you're different from me
Yes I can tell
That you can't be what you pretend
Because the caterpillar hood won't do you no good
And you know you should be home in bed
Home in bed
In Replicants' song "No Good Trying," the lyrics speak to the idea of pretending to be something that one is not. The first verse suggests that the persona being addressed is trying too hard to hide something from the singer. The singer understands their differences and can see that the persona is not being true to themselves. The lines "And you know you should be home in bed" suggest that the persona is putting on a front, but they need to acknowledge who they really are and take some time to rest and recover.
The repetition of the chorus underscores these ideas further, with the emphasis on not being able to hide one's true self ("It's no good trying to place your hand/Where I can't see because I understand/That you're different from me/Yes I can tell"). The final line of the song, "home in bed," brings the theme full circle, suggesting that a return to oneself and a retreat from the world is necessary in order to fully appreciate and understand one's own unique qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
It's no good trying to place your hand
It's pointless for you to make any moves because they won't work
Where I can't see because I understand
I am aware of what's happening even if you try to hide it from me
That you're different from me
You don't have the same mindset as me
Yes I can tell
I am able to discern your true intentions
That you can't be what you pretend
You're not being honest with yourself about who you are
Because the caterpillar hood won't do you no good
You're trying to change who you are in a drastic way, but it won't be helpful
And you know you should be home in bed
You're not in a good state to be making any decisions right now and should rest
Home in bed
Overall, you need to take a break and reflect on yourself before making any moves.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SYD BARRETT
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