2) Temples is the name under which Avalon Kalin produces spacious house tunes. He previously collaborated with Rafael Fauria under the name of Emotion II Emotion. Avalon has also released music as Polonaise on the L.A. disco/house label 100% Silk.
3) An experimental / drone musician, Kevin Michael Richards, from Denver, Colorado.
4) A psychedelic stoner rock band from Helsinki, Finland.
5) An experimental / instrumental post / math-rock band from Salt Lake City.
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Temples Lyrics
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No, you don't want it
No, you don't get it, no
No, you don't get it
No, you don't want it
No, you don't get it, no
She don't like the way she smiles
Son of a bitch
I know the itch
It's like they don't get it, no
Try to get rid of it
But you won't
You can't get, won't get it, no
She don't like the way she smiles (don't want you, don't need you)
He don't like the way she smiles (can't have you, I want)
No, you don't get it
You'll never get it
No, you don't get it
I want to see through you, now
No, you don't get it
You'll never get it
No, you don't get it
I want to see through you
No, you don't get it
No, you don't want it
No, you don't get it, no
Try to get rid of it
But you won't
You can't, won't, get it, no
She don't like the way she smiles (don't want you, don't need you)
He don't like the way she smiles (can't have you, I want)
No, you don't get it
She don't like the way she smiles
She don't like the way she smiles
No, you don't get it
You'll never get it
No, you don't get it
I want to see through you
No, you don't get it
You'll never get it
No, you don't get it
I want to see through you
The lyrics of Temples' song "V" is a rather cryptic and ambiguous expression of the frustration one feels with the world around them. The repetition of "No - You don't get it" emphasizes the singer's feeling of being misunderstood or unheard. The lines "She don't like the way she smiles / He don't like the way she smiles" add to the feeling of discomfort and discontentment. It is unclear who "she" and "he" refer to, but they seem to represent the dissatisfaction the singer has with themselves or those around them.
The phrase "Son of a bitch / I know the itch" is a play on words, implying that the frustration the singer feels is like an itch that cannot be scratched. They want to "get rid of it" but are unable to. This is emphasized in the repetition of "You can't - won't - get it - No."
Overall, the song expresses a sense of disillusionment and dissatisfaction with the world, and an inability to escape these feelings. The repetition of the phrase "No - You don't get it" adds to the feeling that the singer is isolated and unheard.
Line by Line Meaning
No - You don't get it
The listener cannot understand or comprehend the topic at hand.
No - You don't want it
Despite the listener's lack of understanding, they also lack the desire to learn more or attempt to understand.
She don't like the way she smiles
The subject is unhappy with their appearance and specifically their facial expression.
He don't like the way she smiles
Another person is unhappy with the subject's appearance and their facial expression, creating potential conflict over the issue.
Son of a bitch
An exclamation of frustration or anger likely caused by the aforementioned conflict or the general sense of not being understood.
I know the itch
Despite the unpleasantness of the situation, the singer is familiar with it and can anticipate the feelings that result.
It's like they don't get it - No
The singer's frustration is reiterated with the addition of the negative response 'No'.
Try to get rid of it but you won't
Attempts to improve the situation are unlikely to be effective.
You can't get - won't get it - No
Despite the artist's wish for the listener to understand, they cannot or will not do so.
No - You don't get it
Reiteration of the original sentiment, emphasizing the listener's inability to understand the artist's predicament.
No - You don't want it
Reiteration of the listener's lack of desire to learn or help in the situation.
No - You don't get it - No
Final reiteration of the original sentiment followed by a simple negative response.
You'll never get it
The listener's failure to understand is expected to continue into the indefinite future.
I want to see through you - Now!
Despite their difficulties with understanding, the singer's ultimate goal is to see through and comprehend the listener's perspective as well.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dean DeLeo, Robert Emile DeLeo, Eric Kretz, Scott Richard Weiland
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