Instinction
Spandau Ballet Lyrics


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Cheap bed, in the red
Sleep the words out of your head
Cold floor, nice and raw
Eat the meat that's on the floor

High tide, some disguise
Loving makes the cream taste nice
New shore, final score
On fresh demand, I'm wanting more

This might not last too long
So always take it
This might not last too long
So take it

Reasons, reasons were here from the start
It's my instinction, it's my instinction
Reasons, reasons were part of the art
It's my instinction, it's my instinction

You cry, justify
But deep beneath the feelings lie
Photo, looking old
Memory makes the day feel cold

They've gone, sing your song
Walk the flow, ah, too slow
Post boom, second doom
Stealing cake to eat the moon

This might not last too long
So always take it
This might not last too long
So take it

Reasons, reasons were here from the start
It's my instinction, it's my instinction
Reasons, reasons were part of the art
It's my instinction, it's my instinction

It's my instinction, hey

Cheap bed, in the red
You cry, justify
Post boom, second doom
Stealing cake to eat the moon

Reasons, reasons were here from the start
It's my instinction, it's my instinction
Reasons, reasons were part of the art
It's my instinction, it's my instinction
It's my instinction, ohh





Stealing cake to eat the moon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Spandau Ballet's song Instinction appear to explore themes of indulgence, transience, and the struggle to find meaning in the face of life's impermanence. The singer of the song seems to be living a life of excess, depicted through lines such as "Eat the meat that's on the floor" and "Stealing cake to eat the moon." At the same time, there is a sense of urgency in the song, as the repeated refrain "This might not last too long, so take it" suggests that the singer is aware that their situation is unsustainable.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "It's my instinction" several times, seems to suggest that the singer's actions and choices are driven by some primal instinct or impulse. This may be interpreted as a commentary on the human condition in general, or on the excesses of the 1980s specifically (when the song was released). Lines such as "Reasons, reasons were here from the start / It's my instinction" suggest that even when we try to rationalize our behavior, there is always some deeper, more primal force at work.


Overall, Instinction presents a dark, moody picture of a world where pleasure and excess are fleeting, and where even our attempts to understand ourselves are ultimately futile.


Line by Line Meaning

Cheap bed, in the red
Sleeping on a poor quality bed with no money left.


Sleep the words out of your head
Letting go of negative thoughts and clearing your mind by sleeping.


Cold floor, nice and raw
Being in a raw and basic state, with no luxuries like a comfortable bed.


Eat the meat that's on the floor
Taking whatever opportunities are available to survive.


High tide, some disguise
People's true intentions may be hidden beneath a surface level appearance.


Loving makes the cream taste nice
Experiencing happiness enhances the enjoyment of positive things like food.


New shore, final score
Looking for new opportunities to improve one's situation.


On fresh demand, I'm wanting more
Feeling motivated to keep pushing for more success and fulfillment.


This might not last too long So always take it This might not last too long So take it
Life is unpredictable and fleeting, so it's important to appreciate and make the most of what you have in the moment.


Reasons, reasons were here from the start It's my instinction, it's my instinction
Our innate nature and instincts guide our decision-making and behavior, and reasons for these can be traced back to our origins.


You cry, justify But deep beneath the feelings lie
Making excuses for one's emotions instead of truly exploring their origins.


Photo, looking old Memory makes the day feel cold
Reflecting on the past can bring a sense of nostalgia, but can also be bittersweet and isolating.


They've gone, sing your song Walk the flow, ah, too slow
Moving on from people that have left your life, but feeling stuck and unable to progress.


Post boom, second doom Stealing cake to eat the moon
Recovering from a period of success or prosperity can be difficult, leading to unwise decision-making and desperation.


It's my instinction, hey
Reaffirming the power of one's own instincts and intuition.




Lyrics © REFORMATION MUSIC INC
Written by: GARY KEMP

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