De Do Do Do De Da Da Da
Sting & The Police Lyrics
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Words are hard to find
They're only cheques I've left unsigned
From the banks of chaos in my mind
And when their eloquence escapes me
Their logic ties me up and rapes me
Is all I want to say to you
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
Their innocence will pull me through
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
Is all I want to say to you
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
They're meaningless and all that's true
Poets, priests and politicians
Have words to thank for their positions
Words that scream for your submission
And no one's jamming their transmission
'Cause when their eloquence escapes you
Their logic ties you up and rapes you
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
Is all I want to say to you
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
Their innocence will pull me through
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
Is all I want to say to you
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
They're meaningless and all that's true
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
Is all I want to say to you
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
Their innocence will pull me through
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
Is all I want to say to you
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
They're meaningless and all that's true
The lyrics of Sting & The Police's song De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da explores the power of words, the challenges of communication, and the potential for misinterpretation. The opening lines suggest that the singer struggles to find the right words to express themselves, leaving many things unsaid and unresolved. The use of the metaphor of "cheques I've left unsigned" reinforces the notion of unfinished business, suggesting something that needs to be completed but remains incomplete due to the lack of appropriate expression.
The next verse references the powerful use of words by poets, priests, and politicians to control and dominate others. The lyrics suggest that these figures use language as a weapon, manipulating people and forcing them to submit to their will. This verse takes a cynical view of the potential for communication in human society, suggesting that words can be ultimately meaningless and used only to perpetuate power structures.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the simple phrase "de do do do, de da da da," suggesting that language is not always necessary for communication. The use of this phrase reinforces the idea that words can be both powerful and powerless, and that sometimes simplicity is the key to effective communication. Overall, the lyrics of De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da offer a commentary on the difficulties of communication in society, and the challenge of expressing oneself effectively and authentically amidst a sea of competing voices.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think me unkind
Please do not misinterpret my expression in this context
Words are hard to find
Expressing emotions through vocabulary is not an easy feat
They're only cheques I've left unsigned
The emotions I am unable to express remain unspoken
From the banks of chaos in my mind
My thoughts are untamed and disorganized, which makes it difficult to express what I feel
And when their eloquence escapes me
When I am unable to articulate my emotions through words
Their logic ties me up and rapes me
The pressure to express myself logically overwhelms me and it feels violating
De-do-do-do, de-da-da-da
The simplicity of this expression is enough to convey my emotions
Is all I want to say to you
I do not need to use complicated words or expressions to convey my feelings
Their innocence will pull me through
Despite being simple, this expression holds a pure and innocent essence that is powerful enough to convey my emotions with honesty
They're meaningless and all that's true
The simplicity of words does not diminish the honesty of the emotions they represent
Poets, priests and politicians
People in power or respected positions that use words to convey messages
Have words to thank for their positions
Their ability to articulate their thoughts and emotions has proven to be instrumental in their rise to power or influence
Words that scream for your submission
Some people use their words to control or manipulate others to submit to their will or belief
And no one's jamming their transmission
No one is blocking or interfering with the message these people want to convey
'Cause when their eloquence escapes you
When you are unable to understand the words or the emotions conveyed
Their logic ties you up and rapes you
The pressure to understand the message logically is overwhelming and feels violating
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@Paulcitomusic
I hope so. There's a standing message to this song too. In such times, trust yourselves but don't trust what leaders or talkmasters ("important" people) are telling you through the TV screen. For example, you may like, or may not like, Pope Francis. That is up to you. But he has nothing to offer you, like him or not. You are on your own. And it's very unfair and very hard but it is possible you can help your neighbor as you might get helped in such a time.