Paul McCartney
Scissor Sisters Lyrics


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There's an urgency I'm feeling for the first time
It's all mine
Do we dream about each other at the same time?
All night
This might be the only way to talk to you
That's right
It's your ears with the sound that I walk into
Your mind

Is it the party that ain't over 'til it's through?
Is it the wiring that's suddenly a blown fuse?
Is it a chemical that makes this moment true?
Is it the music that connects me to you? To you, ooh

There's a way to get together when I'm gone away
One day
It's a place that all that matters are the notes you play
I say
Simple pleasures when I'm listening, it gets me by
Won't lie
When you're singing I'll be with you 'til the exit time
We shine

Is it the party that ain't over 'til it's through?
Is it the wiring that's suddenly a blown fuse?
Is it a chemical that makes this moment true?
Is it the music that connects me to you? To you, ooh

Here I was awaiting
Praying for the muse
I'm finally awake
And you have left me less confused
And maybe now
You will hear me now
I'm just in love
In love with your sound

(This business is making my food taste like chickenpox)
(Your foods ain't the only thing burning, honey
We 'bout to set this dump on fire)

Is it the party that ain't over 'til it's through?
Is it the wiring that's suddenly a blown fuse?
Is it a chemical that makes this moment true?
Is it the music that connects me to you? To you, ooh

Your song it gets me by, by, by
When you're singing I'll be with you 'til the exit line





Your song it gets me by
When you're singing I'll be with you 'til the exit line

Overall Meaning

The song "Paul McCartney" by Scissor Sisters is a tribute to the Beatles imitating the sound and style of their music, particularly in the chorus where the lyrics go, "Is it the music that connects me to you? To you, ooh." The first verse begins with a sense of urgency and longing for connection, which continues throughout the song. The lyrics also touch on the idea of being together through the power of music, and the need to hear each other's sound.


The chorus repeats the same four questions, each with its answer, exploring various reasons why music can bring people together. The final verse speaks about the feeling of awaiting inspiration and finally finding it through music, then connecting with others through their sound. The song concludes with a humorous exchange between the band members, making light of the recording industry and the enjoyment of playing music.


Overall, "Paul McCartney" is a love song to the Beatles and their influence on the band, as well as a celebration of the power of music to connect people, even across distance and time.


Line by Line Meaning

There's an urgency I'm feeling for the first time
I'm feeling a strong sense of urgency that I've never felt before


It's all mine
This feeling of urgency is all mine, and I'm the only one experiencing it


Do we dream about each other at the same time?
I wonder if we both dream about each other at the same time?


All night
I keep thinking about this all night long


This might be the only way to talk to you
I think music might be the only way I can connect with you


That's right
I'm certain that music is the only way I can truly communicate with you


It's your ears with the sound that I walk into
I'm using the sound of my music to enter into your ears and connect with you


Your mind
Ultimately, I'm trying to connect with your mind


Is it the party that ain't over 'til it's through?
I wonder if it's the party that makes me feel this way, like it won't be over until it's all done


Is it the wiring that's suddenly a blown fuse?
Maybe my brain is overloading suddenly, like a circuit that's blown a fuse


Is it a chemical that makes this moment true?
I wonder if it's some kind of chemical or biological reaction that makes this moment feel so real


Is it the music that connects me to you? To you, ooh
Or is it simply the power of music that connects me to you?


There's a way to get together when I'm gone away
There's a way for us to connect even when we're physically apart


One day
Maybe someday we'll be able to connect in this way


It's a place that all that matters are the notes you play
The only thing that matters in this special place is the music we make and the notes we play


I say
I truly believe this is possible


Simple pleasures when I'm listening, it gets me by
When I'm listening to music, even the simple things get me through


Won't lie
I have to be honest about this


When you're singing I'll be with you 'til the exit time
When you're singing, I'll be right there with you until the end of the performance


We shine
Together, we shine


Here I was awaiting
I've been waiting for this moment


Praying for the muse
I've been praying for inspiration


I'm finally awake
Now I feel like I'm truly awake and alive


And you have left me less confused
You've been a source of clarity and understanding for me


And maybe now
Thanks to you


You will hear me now
I hope you can hear me and understand how I feel


I'm just in love
I'm simply in love


In love with your sound
Specifically, I'm in love with the sound you create


(This business is making my food taste like chickenpox)
I'm complaining about the quality of the food in this place


(Your foods ain't the only thing burning, honey We 'bout to set this dump on fire)
I'm making a playful suggestion that we burn down the place because of its poor quality


Your song it gets me by, by, by
Your music is what gets me through the tough times


When you're singing I'll be with you 'til the exit line
When you're performing, I'll be there with you until the very end


Your song it gets me by
Your song is what gets me through




Lyrics © LELOKA CRITIQUEKA WORKS, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlos Alomar, Derek John Gruen, Jason Sellards, Scott David Hoffman

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