Private Affair
Saints Lyrics
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You heard 'em all on the telephone
And now you're tellin' everybody
This living co-op ain't a business zone, c'mon
We've got new thoughts, new ideas, it's all so groovy
It's just a shame that we've all seen the same old movies
New uniforms, we all look the same
A new vogue for the now generation
A new profit in the same old game, c'mon
We've got new thoughts, new ideas, it's all so groovy
It's just a shame that we have seen the same old movies
And you think you can't run and hide what you've done
But don't you know? No-one cares after the first million, c'mon
And now you think you got a first in fashion
New uniforms, we all look the same
A new vogue for the now generation
A new profit in the same old game, c'mon
We've got new thoughts, new ideas, we're all so groovy
It's just a shame that we've all seen the same old movies
So you think you can't run and hide what you've done
And don't you know? No-one cares after the first million, c'mon
It's a shame
'Cause not everybody wants to look the same
And not everybody wants to think the same
And not everybody wants to act the same
And I say everybody don't wanna be the same
The lyrics of Private Affair by Saints criticize the conformity and lack of individuality in society. The song opens with the singer addressing someone who claims to have all the answers, having heard them on the telephone. This person is spreading the message that their living co-op is not meant to be a business zone. However, despite having new thoughts and ideas, the group is still limited by the same old ways of thinking that have been perpetuated in society for a long time. The singer expresses disdain for those who adhere to the standards set by society and have no originality.
The second verse discusses how this person thinks they are at the forefront of fashion by introducing new uniforms. The group looks the same, and nothing has really changed, yet the person believes they have made an important breakthrough. The singer acknowledges that no one really cares about what has been done after the first million, pointing out the superficiality of the situation. The chorus emphasizes that not everyone wants to conform to societal norms, and that individuality should be celebrated.
Overall, the song is a call for people to be true to themselves and resist the pressure to conform. It encourages individuals to stand out and have unique thoughts and ideas. Saints challenge the status quo and advocate for freedom of thought and expression.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you got the answers
You claim to have all the solutions
You heard 'em all on the telephone
You got all your information through hearsay
And now you're tellin' everybody
You're spreading this information to everyone
This living co-op ain't a business zone, c'mon
You're trying to enforce a business mindset to a cooperative society
We've got new thoughts, new ideas, it's all so groovy
We have fresh and innovative ideas
It's just a shame that we've all seen the same old movies
It's unfortunate that we are still limited by old and recycled ideas
And now you think you got a first in fashion
You believe that you've come up with a groundbreaking trend
New uniforms, we all look the same
The so-called innovation you introduced made us look and act alike
A new vogue for the now generation
You're trying to initiate a trend for the current time
A new profit in the same old game, c'mon
You're just trying to reap profit from an age-old concept
And you think you can't run and hide what you've done
You think that you can't be held accountable for your actions
But don't you know? No-one cares after the first million, c'mon
No one bothers about the consequences after the first taste of success
It's a shame
It's unfortunate
'Cause not everybody wants to look the same
Not everyone desires or is comfortable with uniformity
And not everybody wants to think the same
Individuals have distinct thought processes
And not everybody wants to act the same
People have different ways of behaving
And I say everybody don't wanna be the same
I believe that everyone desires to be unique
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