You Are Loved
Sarah and Julian Muldoon Lyrics
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A total addiction to the wonder years
I'm a believer was where its at
He's singing oh Lola lady lay lady lay
She's fixing a hole down on Blue Jay Way
American Pie on your Tupperware
He paints an Andy-Pandy Campbell's tins
Boys in the jungle on your TV screen
We'll take an easy ride and have some fun
On Dylan's Highway 61
In California dreaming sun
That was when I loved you I loved you...
They were the living years of stainless steel
Praying for a time in a fortune wheel
Smooth operator was where its at
So welcome all of you to the pleasure dome
Of taking the look from the homeless zone
With digital aids in your telephone
Another day in paradise is nice
From Ronnie's recession's nice advice
'Cause UB40's ice is vice
So don't you let the sun go down on me
'Cause I want to break free from your MTV
To virtual reality
I loved you from the shadow of the past
I loved you
I never dreamed that it would last
I loved you
You gave me joy you gave me tears
I loved you
And took away the wonder years
The song "You are Loved" by Sarah and Julian Muldoon mainly talks about how the world has changed with the advent of technology and the impact it has on people's emotions. The lyrics, "plastic age with plastic tears" and "total addiction to the wonder years" suggest that people have become numb or insensitive towards emotions because of the superficiality of the world they live in. Nostalgic references like "American Pie on your Tupperware" and "Boys in the jungle on your TV screen" implicitly point out that people are lost in their own worlds, neglecting the things that matter outside their comfort zones. The song also speaks of a love that was, but did not last, as the world progressed and the people in the relationship evolved into different individuals.
The second half of the song tells of people's search for happiness and fulfillment in an age where everything seems to have lost its authenticity. The "praying for a time in a fortune wheel" line talks about the search for a stroke of luck in a world where people seek happiness through quick fixes. The song perfectly interweaves references to songs of the past and contemporary music, although they all connect in a common theme, which is the search for love and authenticity. Ultimately, the song shows that even in today's virtual world, love remains an essential aspect of human existence, and the quest for love should trump all others.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a plastic age with plastic tears
The era was superficial and lacking depth, with artificial emotions
A total addiction to the wonder years
People were obsessed with reliving the past and couldn't move on
I'm a believer was where its at
A popular song that represented the zeitgeist of the time
He's singing oh Lola lady lay lady lay
The singer is referencing a Bob Dylan song that encapsulates the era
She's fixing a hole down on Blue Jay Way
A reference to a Beatles song, highlighting the influence of the band
American Pie on your Tupperware
Casual references to American pop culture present in everyday life
He paints an Andy-Pandy Campbell's tins
An art reference to pop artist Andy Warhol
Boys in the jungle on your TV screen
The Vietnam War was prominent in the media at the time
In tricky dicky's love machine
A reference to former US President Nixon and the Watergate scandal
We'll take an easy ride and have some fun
Desire for a carefree, hedonistic lifestyle
On Dylan's Highway 61
Referencing Bob Dylan's influential album and its title track
In California dreaming sun
Ruminating on the past and hope for a future that may not come
That was when I loved you I loved you...
Reflecting on a past relationship and the associated memories
They were the living years of stainless steel
A time characterized by industrialism and progress, with no room for sentimentality
Praying for a time in a fortune wheel
People hoping for their luck to change and fortunes to improve
Smooth operator was where its at
Desire for sophistication and style, as represented by popular songs
So welcome all of you to the pleasure dome
Inviting others to join in on the pursuit of pleasure
Of taking the look from the homeless zone
Borrowing style from marginalized communities for fashion
With digital aids in your telephone
The beginning of the digital age and increased use of technology
Another day in paradise is nice
Sarcastic reference to the wealth gap and societal inequalities present at the time
From Ronnie's recession's nice advice
Acknowledgement of economic hardships under Reagan's presidency
'Cause UB40's ice is vice
A reference to British reggae band UB40 and the popularity of their music
So don't you let the sun go down on me
Asking for someone not to leave or end the relationship
'Cause I want to break free from your MTV
Desire to move past superficiality and artificial influences
To virtual reality
Yearning for authentic human connection in a landscape dominated by technology
I loved you from the shadow of the past
The lingering feeling of love for a lost partner
I never dreamed that it would last
A bittersweet realization that the love could not be sustained
You gave me joy you gave me tears
Acknowledging the ups and downs of the relationship, and the emotions it evoked
And took away the wonder years
Highlighting how love and loss can transform a person's outlook on life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK PETERSON, MATTHIAS MEISSNER, SARAH BRIGHTMAN, THOMAS SCHWARZ-JANSEN
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