VAMPIRE
The Blue Tones Lyrics
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You left me divided with room to complain
So I'll say in this song, the wait is too long
I thought I had seen it, I thought I had learned
There's something around each corner I turn
Can't stay still forever, got to get it together
If you'd seen with these eyes and lived with these lies
And I knew that this wasn't for me
Now the beast can subside, a boy needn't hide
Oh, if you'd seen with these eyes
Never dares to sow, on and on she goes
Knowing what she knows â?? nothing
Major's whipping boy, facing one old toy
Distance through the void â?? nothing
The lyrics to The Blue Tones's song "Vampire" are a reflection on the pain and struggle caused by someone leaving the singer feeling lost and divided. The song begins with the singer expressing their dissatisfaction with the situation, stating that the wait is too long and that they thought they had learned from their experiences. However, there always seems to be something around every corner that disrupts the singer's plans, forcing them to keep moving and trying to get their life together. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been living with lies, which have made it difficult for them to see clearly.
As the song progresses, the singer begins to think about their father and the place where they grew up. They realize that they cannot continue down the same path and that it is time for a change. The "beast" within them, which represents their pain and struggles, can finally subside. They no longer have to hide and can move forward with their life. The final lines of the song suggest that others around them are also facing their own struggles but do not know how to break free.
Overall, "Vampire" is a poignant song that touches on themes of pain, loss, and the need for change. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and frustration, but also offer hope for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
You left me unguided
You did not give me direction or guidance
You left me divided with room to complain
Your actions left me divided and unhappy, with reasons to complain
So I'll say in this song, the wait is too long
I am expressing my frustration with the length of time it is taking for something to happen, through this song
I thought I had seen it, I thought I had learned
I believed that I had experienced and gained knowledge on a particular thing
There's something around each corner I turn
I am constantly faced with new challenges and obstacles
Can't stay still forever, got to get it together
I cannot remain stagnant or inactive forever, I need to get my act together and take action
If you'd seen with these eyes and lived with these lies
If you had experienced what I have, and lived with the deceit and falsehoods that I have, you would understand
I thought about father and I thought about here
I reflected on my relationship with my father and my current situation
And I knew that this wasn't for me
I came to the realization that this situation was not right for me
Now the beast can subside, a boy needn't hide
Now that I have figured things out, my inner struggle can lessen, and I don't need to hide my true self
Oh, if you'd seen with these eyes
If you had the same experiences and perceptions as me, you would understand
Never dares to sow, on and on she goes
She is too afraid to take risks and put in the effort, so she continues on in the same way
Knowing what she knows - nothing
Despite her knowledge, she fails to act or change anything
Major's whipping boy, facing one old toy
Someone who is vulnerable and subservient to a higher authority, facing only one option or solution
Distance through the void - nothing
Despite being distant or removed from a situation or problem, nothing changes or improves
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: ADAM PATRICK DEVLIN, EDWARD DANIEL CHESTER, MARK JAMES MORRISS, SCOTT EDWARD MORRISS
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Christopher Smith
Goddamn so underrated......The Bluetones certainty knew how to write great songs
The Man From Volantis
This whole album is phenomenal. I bored lots of people to death in 1996 saying that this was how I hoped the Stone Roses second album would sound like.
Honestly, this album is so good it brings tears to my eyes.
It might be because I had my heart broken around the time this came out but Reverence, Raise The Pressure, 1977 and The It Girl also came out around the same time. All excellent albums but Expecting To Fly soars above them all.
Jewelry Bag
thank you so much for the upload! one of my favorite tracks!
Ray Mysterio
Plays up front this now yano. Used to be a winger like Bobby Firmino. N0.9
Ray Mysterio
Doesn't stand still