E-Talking
Soulwax feat. Nancy Whang Lyrics
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Secret hope for failure
Try and look into their eyes
A part of the weekend never dies
There's no tension in your dance
As you try and hold my hand
[Chorus]
Closing in on the translation
It's not you it's the e-talking
I'm not sure which part I'm playing
Looking like an in between
Faces you have never seen
Sirens scream, alarms go wild
Rock star paid me well to lie
As you leave things look the same
But I can't recall your name
[Chorus]
Stranger at your own
Party feels like home
Late night phone calls
Try to please all
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Soulwax feat. Nancy Whang's song E Talking portray the theme of disconnection and detachment caused by overreliance on technology. The first two lines "Names that sound familiar, Secret hope for failure" suggest an obsession with fame and success, which is a common theme in our society dominated by social media. The next two lines "Try and look into their eyes, A part of the weekend never dies" reveal the singer's yearning for a genuine connection and a desire for a memorable experience that lasts beyond the weekend. However, the following line "There's no tension in your dance, As you try and hold my hand" implies a lack of physical and emotional connection.
The chorus "It's not you it's the e-talking, Closing in on the translation, I'm not sure which part I'm playing" emphasizes the loss of human connection and autonomy caused by technology. The phrase 'e-talking' refers to electronic communication, which is hollow and lacking in emotional depth. The second line "Closing in on the translation" suggests a language barrier between humans and machines. The final line "I'm not sure which part I'm playing" implies a loss of control and self-identity, a common feeling in the face of technological advancements.
The subsequent lyrics "Looking like an in between, Faces you have never seen, Sirens scream, alarms go wild, Rock star paid me well to lie" continue to highlight the singer's feelings of disconnection, detachment and lack of authenticity. The line "Stranger at your own party feels like home" further emphasizes the theme of disconnecting from the real world and becoming absorbed in the virtual world. The song concludes with the line "Late night phone calls, Try to please all" which suggests a continuous longing for human connection but an inability to find it in the digital age.
Line by Line Meaning
Names that sound familiar
Referring to people whose names you might recognize or have heard before.
Secret hope for failure
A desire for something to not succeed but without wanting to admit it.
Try and look into their eyes
Attempting to make eye contact with someone.
A part of the weekend never dies
Memories from weekend activities remain with you.
There's no tension in your dance
Dancing without any anxiety or apprehension.
As you try and hold my hand
An action of attempting to grasp someone's hand.
It's not you it's the e-talking
Blaming one's behavior on drug-induced influence rather than personal accountability.
Closing in on the translation
Developing a better understanding of the effects of drugs.
I'm not sure which part I'm playing
Uncertain how own actions as a result of being under the influence of drugs are contributing to the situation.
Looking like an in between
Appearing as if caught between two places or situations.
Faces you have never seen
Encountering unfamiliar people.
Sirens scream, alarms go wild
A chaotic, overwhelming environment with many stressful triggers.
Rock star paid me well to lie
Being financially compensated for dishonesty or deceitfulness.
As you leave things look the same
Upon departing from a situation, surroundings are familiar and unchanged.
But I can't recall your name
Despite the familiarity of the environment or the people there, unable to remember an individual's name.
Stranger at your own
Feeling unfamiliar and disconnected despite being in comfortable or familiar surroundings.
Party feels like home
Despite unfamiliarity or discomfort in the situation, still finding a sense of belonging.
Late night phone calls
Communicating with someone via phone during nighttime hours.
Try to please all
Making an effort to satisfy everyone involved in a particular situation.
Chorus
Repeating the phrase 'It's not you it's the e-talking' to emphasize drug-induced behavior over personal responsibility.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Dewaele, Stephen Dewaele
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@grandpasurf
Added to my running playlist cause I don't have an original thought. Thanks exurb1a!
@BigAirr.
same
@atharvayande675
Samese
@aligraham4909
Saw soulwax do this live at the cross in London. What an amazing night. I ❤️ Soulwax.
@merciublock_origin9330
Merci.
@ArmageddonSpeaking
whatever plur is meant to be, one truth remains - part of the weekend never dies.
@franciscozuniga7122
"We Love You Gary" Hustlers
@mekhelbobear6777
Non mais c'est mortel ce truc ! Dément !
@ajrhodes5033
I've been looking for this for years.
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yo la acabo de encontrar mi hermano