The album Buzzkunst was released in 2001 on Cooking Vinyl, along with one single/video, 'Til The Stars In His Eyes Are Dead. Both vocals and lyrics remain reminiscent of Magazine and Luxuria (both bands Devoto has been in since the Buzzcocks), yet the music itself is experimental electronica, distinctly from the line of work Shelley since had been following.
A World To Give Away
Shelleydevoto Lyrics
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I'm so polite in what I say
I'm lost in the age I'm in
so I want a world to give away
I know what's mine
you'll learn what's yours
I know what you want to see
we're falling in love awkwardly
Now we're dashing through paradise
we're so polite in what we say
lost in the age we're in
we only want a world to give away
A world to give away
we only want a world to give away
Now I'm dancing in my own good time
With my words sticking out of your face
if you're not feeling weak today
I know someone who will take your place
I know what's mine
you'll learn what's yours
I know what you want to see
you scratch my back and I grow claws
we're falling in love awkwardly
Now I'm dancing in my own good time
with my words sticking out of your face
if you're not feeling weak today
I know that somebody will take your place
I only want a world to give away
I only want a world to give away
The song "A World to Give Away" by Shelleydevoto depicts the singer being lost in their own world, navigating through life and relationships with a selfish outlook. The lyrics express a desire for power, control, and possessing one's own world to give away to others rather than seeking to build relationships and connections. The chorus emphasizes this notion, as the singer only wants a world to give away, further reinforcing their individualistic mindset.
The song also portrays a sense of disparity and a struggle for dominance in personal relationships. The lyrics "you scratch my back and I grow claws" indicate a willingness to use any means necessary to acquire power, leading to "falling in love awkwardly". The singer's efforts to control those around them ultimately backfire, leaving them alone and looking for someone else to take the place of those who don't submit to their power.
Overall, "A World to Give Away" conveys a desire for control and dominance in personal relationships through the use of vivid imagery and metaphors.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dashing through paradise
I am moving quickly through a place that is perfect and beautiful.
I'm so polite in what I say
I am being very courteous and respectful with my words.
I'm lost in the age I'm in
I am feeling confused and unsure about the time period I am living in.
so I want a world to give away
I desire to have something so valuable that I can gift it to others.
I know what's mine
I am aware of what belongs to me and my possessions.
you'll learn what's yours
You will eventually recognize what belongs to you and what you own.
I know what you want to see
I am aware of your desires and I know what kind of things you want to witness.
you scratch my back and I grow claws
If you do me a favor or help me, I will become more aggressive and dangerous.
we're falling in love awkwardly
We are developing romantic feelings for each other but it is happening in an uncomfortable and awkward way.
Now we're dashing through paradise
Currently, we are moving very quickly through a place that is perfect and beautiful.
we're so polite in what we say
We are being very courteous and respectful with our words.
lost in the age we're in
We are feeling confused and unsure about the time period we are living in.
we only want a world to give away
Our only desire is to have something so valuable that we can gift it to others.
Now I'm dancing in my own good time
Currently, I am moving at my own pace and enjoying myself.
With my words sticking out of your face
I am speaking so strongly that it has become visible on your face.
if you're not feeling weak today
If you are not experiencing vulnerability or insecurity today.
I know someone who will take your place
I am aware of someone else who can fill your role or take your position.
I only want a world to give away
My sole desire is to have something so valuable that I can gift it to others.
we only want a world to give away
Our only desire is to have something so valuable that we can gift it to others.
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.