4 Chords
The Axis of Awesome Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

My life is brilliant, my love is pure.
I saw an angel, of this I'm sure.

Wherever you go, whatever you do,
I will by right here waiting for you.

No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling.

This is the way you left me.
I'm not pretending.
No love no hope no glory,
No happy ending.

Thanks, you were fuel for thought.
Now I'm more lonely than before, but that's OK.

People killed and people dying,
Children hurt and women crying.
If you practice what you preach,
You can turn the other cheek.

'Cause you are amazing.
Oh we did amazing things.

If I could, then I would.
I'll go wherever you will go.

Don't let the days go by.

So tell me why should I let you go.

'Cause we are gonna be, forever you and me.

And where I go I just don't know.
I gotta gotta gotta take it slow.

Say you're gonna stay, now I need to know it.

And I wanna TV embrace.

And she will be loved.
Yeah she will be loved.

Oh I can't live, with or without you.

Whenever I fall, at your feet.
You let your tears...

Am I not pretty enough?
Is my heart too broken?

When I find myself in times of trouble,
Mother Mary comes to me.

Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner.

I'm starting with the man in the mirror.

Can you feel the love tonight?

I come from a land down under.

Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong.

Do I cry too much? Am I too unspoken?

Take on me! (Take on me.)
Take me on! (Take on me.)
I'll be gone
In a day or two!

Save tonight, and find the break of dawn.
Come tomorrow, tomorrow I'll be gone.

Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you.
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do.

I know she's playing with me.
Well that's okay 'cause I got no self-esteem. (Oh way ohh yeah)

It's alright. (Yeah)
To tell me.
What you think. (Ohh)
About me. (Yeahh)
I won't try. (Yeah)
To argue. (Yeah)
Or hold it. (Ohh)
Against you. (Yeah, yeah)

It's too late too apologize.
It's too late.

Take your canvas bags.
Take your canvas bags.
Take your canvas bags to the supermarket.
Take your canvas bags.

Nothing's right I'm torn.
I'm all out of faith.
This is how I feel.
I'm cold and I am shamed.
Lying naked on the floor.
Illusion never changed into something real.
I'm quite awake and I can see

I'm more than a bird, I'm more than a plane.
I'm a birdplane.
I'm a birdplane.
A mother fuckin' birdplane.

Doesn't that sound familiar?
Doesn't that hit too close to home?
Doesn't that make you shiver,
The way that things have gone?
And doesn't that seem peculiar,
'Cause everyone wants a little more?
It's something I do remember




to never go this far.
That's all it takes to be a star.

Overall Meaning

The Axis of Awesome's song "4 Chords" is a parody song that highlights how many hit pop songs use the same four-chord progression. The song opens with "My life is brilliant, my love is pure. I saw an angel, of this I'm sure," which is from James Blunt's hit "You're Beautiful." It then moves on to "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx and "No One" by Alicia Keys, both of which have the same four-chord progression. The song continues to reference numerous other pop songs, including "The Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson and "Take on Me" by A-ha.


The lyrics of "4 Chords" point out the repetitive nature of pop music and the lack of originality in the industry. The song highlights the fact that many songs use the same chord progression and have similar lyrics and themes, resulting in a homogenous sound that lacks creativity. Despite this, the song is cleverly written and the melody is catchy, making it an enjoyable listen.


Line by Line Meaning

My life is brilliant, my love is pure.
I am extremely happy with my life and my love is uncomplicated and innocent.


I saw an angel, of this I'm sure.
I am certain that I saw something divine and awe-inspiring.


Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will by right here waiting for you.
I am dedicated to always being there for you no matter where you go or what you do.


No one, no one, no one Can get in the way of what I'm feeling.
No one can interfere with the powerful emotions I am experiencing.


This is the way you left me. I'm not pretending. No love no hope no glory, No happy ending.
I am deeply hurt by the way you left me and I can't pretend otherwise. It feels like there is no love, hope or happiness left for me.


Thanks, you were fuel for thought. Now I'm more lonely than before, but that's OK.
I appreciate that you gave me something to ponder, but now I feel even more isolated, although I'm trying to accept it.


People killed and people dying, Children hurt and women crying. If you practice what you preach, You can turn the other cheek.
There are many atrocities happening in the world, but if we follow our own teachings, we can show forgiveness and compassion to those who wrong us.


'Cause you are amazing. Oh we did amazing things.
You are a truly remarkable person and we accomplished incredible achievements together.


If I could, then I would. I'll go wherever you will go.
If it were possible, I would go with you wherever you go.


Don't let the days go by.
Don't allow time to pass you by without accomplishing your goals or ambitions.


So tell me why should I let you go.
Please explain to me why I should allow you to leave or move on.


'Cause we are gonna be, forever you and me.
You and I will be together forever and nothing can come between us.


And where I go I just don't know. I gotta gotta gotta take it slow.
I'm uncertain about where I'm heading, so I have to proceed cautiously and with patience.


Say you're gonna stay, now I need to know it.
Please confirm that you are going to remain with me, I need to know for sure.


And I wanna TV embrace.
I want to embrace in front of a television or screen, as if it's a frame.


And she will be loved. Yeah she will be loved.
She deserves to be loved and I will make sure she feels that way.


Oh I can't live, with or without you.
I can't live with you or without you, meaning my feelings are complicated and there's no easy solution.


Whenever I fall, at your feet. You let your tears...
Every time I humbly submit myself to your mercy, you let your tears flow out.


Am I not pretty enough? Is my heart too broken?
Am I not attractive or desirable enough? Is my emotional state too damaged to be loved?


When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me.
When I am struggling in life, I find solace in invoking the figure of a maternal and divine presence for guidance and comfort.


Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner.
Sometimes I feel isolated and alone despite having others in my life, as if they're not truly connected to me.


I'm starting with the man in the mirror.
I am taking responsibility for my own shortcomings and trying to improve myself first, rather than pointing fingers at others.


Can you feel the love tonight?
Can you sense the romantic atmosphere and tender emotions in the air?


I come from a land down under.
I was born and raised in Australia, a country located in the southern hemisphere.


Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong.
There was once a happy wanderer who stopped and rested by a body of water called a billabong.


Do I cry too much? Am I too unspoken?
Am I too expressive of my emotions or do I keep too much bottled up?


Take on me! (Take on me.) Take me on! (Take on me.) I'll be gone In a day or two!
Seduce me, flirt with me, engage with me! If you succeed, I will leave everything behind with you in a heartbeat.


Save tonight, and find the break of dawn. Come tomorrow, tomorrow I'll be gone.
Let's have one last night together and make the most of it before I leave for good in the morning.


Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you. There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do.
It would take a monumental effort to separate me from you, and even a group of one hundred men would not be able to accomplish it.


I know she's playing with me. Well that's okay 'cause I got no self-esteem. (Oh way ohh yeah)
I am aware that she is manipulating me, but I am allowing it to happen because I have no sense of my own self-worth.


It's alright. (Yeah) To tell me. What you think. (Ohh) About me. (Yeahh) I won't try. (Yeah) To argue. (Yeah) Or hold it. (Ohh) Against you. (Yeah, yeah)
It's perfectly fine to be truthful and express your opinions about me, I won't attempt to dispute your views or resent you for them.


It's too late too apologize. It's too late.
I am beyond the point of being able to make amends or ask for forgiveness, it's too late now.


Take your canvas bags. Take your canvas bags. Take your canvas bags to the supermarket. Take your canvas bags.
Please use environmentally friendly and reusable bags when shopping at the grocery store.


Nothing's right I'm torn. I'm all out of faith. This is how I feel. I'm cold and I am shamed. Lying naked on the floor. Illusion never changed into something real. I'm quite awake and I can see
I am completely conflicted and unsure of what to believe. I am feeling empty, embarrassed, exposed and hopeless, as if my illusions have been shattered.


I'm more than a bird, I'm more than a plane. I'm a birdplane. I'm a birdplane. A mother fuckin' birdplane.
I am an extraordinary being that transcends the limitations of ordinary concepts like birds or planes, I am a birdplane and it's motherf***ing miracle.


Doesn't that sound familiar? Doesn't that hit too close to home? Doesn't that make you shiver, The way that things have gone? And doesn't that seem peculiar, 'Cause everyone wants a little more? It's something I do remember to never go this far. That's all it takes to be a star.
Doesn't it seem like we've heard this before and seen it happen many times? Doesn't it scare you how predictable and mundane things have become? Doesn't it strike you as strange that we always crave more? I recall that we should never take things too far, that's the key to success and fame.




Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@azoo6269

In case you want the songs:

0:10 Don’t Stop Believing - Journey (1981)
0:18 You’re Beautiful - James Blunt (2004)
0:29 Where is the Love - The Black Eyed Peas (2003)
0:38 Forever Young - Alphaville (1984)
0:45 I’m Yours - Jason Mraz (2008)
0:55 Hey, Soul Sister - Train (2009)
1:03 Wherever You Will Go - The Calling (2001)
1:12 Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John (1994)
1:22 Don’t Matter - Akon (2006)
1:30 Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver (1971)
1:38 Paparazzi - Lady Gaga (2008)
1:44 With Or Without You - U2 (1987)
1:53 Pictures of You - The Last Goodnight (2007)
2:02 She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5 (2002)
2:11 Let it Be - The Beatles (1970)
2:16 No Woman, No Cry - Bob Marley (1974)
2:18 Marcy Playground - Sex and Candy (1997)
2:20 Land Down Under - Men At Work (1981)
2:23 The Funny Things You Do - Jill Colucci (1991)
2:30 Taylor - Jack Johnson (2003)
2:36 2 Become 1 - Spice Girls (1996)
2:39 Take On Me - a-ha (1984)
2:55 Save Tonight / Africa - Eagle-Eye Cherry / Toto (1997 / 1992)
3:04 If I Were A Boy / Behind These Hazel Eyes - Beyoncé / Kelly Clarkson (2009 / 2004)
3:10 In My Head - Jason Derulo (2009)
3:20 Bullet with Butterfly Wings - The Smashing Pumpkins (1995)
3:24 One of us - Joan Osborne (1995)
3:26 Complicated - Avril Lavigne (2002)
3:33 Self Esteem - The Offspring (1994)
3:39 You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid - The Offspring (2008)
3:47 Beautiful - Akon (2008)
3:55 Apologize - Timbaland ft. OneRepublic (2007)
4:03 Love The Way You Lie - Eminem ft. Rihanna (2010)
4:10 It’s My Life - Bon Jovi (2000)
4:20 Poker Face - Lady Gaga (2008)
4:25 Barbie Girl - Aqua (1997)
4:27 Other Side - Red Hot Chili Peppers (1999)
4:34 Double Rainbow Song - The Gregory Brothers (2010)
4:43 Kids - MGMT (2007)
4:55 Con te partirò - Andrea Bocelli (1995)
5:02 Auld Lang Syne - Tiny Hill and his Orchestra (1939)
5:09 Superman (It’s Not Easy) - Five for Fighting (2000)
5:13 Bird Plane - The Axis Of Awesome (2008)
5:27 Scar - Missy Higgins (2004)



@sidtv2542

Should include songs like:
Someone Like You
Hello
Whistle
Despacito
Cruise
Its Time
Demons
Whatever It Takes
Edge Of Glory
Bailando
Danza Kuduro
Jar Of Hearts
Stronger
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
I Just Had Sex
Nice Guys Finish Last
We Found Love
Wake Me Up
Faded (Alan Walker)
Cheap Thrills
Fight Song
Drive By
Let It Go (Frozen)
Let Her Go
Hall of Fame
Give Me Everything
International Love
Say You Won't Let Go
Better Now
Ride (Twenty One Pilots)



All comments from YouTube:

@aimeebozify

The fact that Ed Sheeran presented one of their videos at his defense trial for copyright infringement is a thing of beauty.

@J_GamerSP

Bro do you have a source on that

@HeyHeyChey

​@@J_GamerSP what? Leaving my comment here to get notified in case of a response

@colleenstaheli1931

@@J_GamerSP https://youtu.be/38OY_0NHNA8

@georgesarelis2269

​@HeyHeyChey it's on the case where he is being sued by Marvin Gayes trust

@georgesarelis2269

​@@J_GamerSP most news outlets are reporting it

41 More Replies...

@henryfink5348

“Musicians hate them, learn these four chords to play any song”

@DrCrazyEvil

Four *

@robhannam7294

That’s what she said

@justsomeguy892

@@robhannam7294 ?

More Comments

More Versions