1) A Montreal-based psychobil… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1) A Montreal-based psychobilly horror-punk band.
2) An Atlanta-based New Wave band who released two albums in the early eighties, both produced by Steve Lillywhite. Notable releases include “Money Changes Everything,” later covered by Cyndi Lauper.
Give It All
The Brains Lyrics
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Your secrets open up to my answers
And every time I think I know, I find I really never know
Certainty is a luxury for the masses
I want it all, I want it all
I wanna deconstruct your opinions
And every time I think I know, I find I really never know
Certainty is a luxury for the masses
Don't wanna take it slow
I need to know
Whatever makes you go
Help me understand it, I don't know
I opened up, you spoke your mind
Your sermon left me weary and hopeless
And every time you tell me why, I see you choking on a lie
Acceptance is a luxury for the masses
Complacency's a luxury for dumb asses
Don't wanna take it slow
I need to know
Whatever makes you go
Help me understand it, I don't know
If I could open up your head
Would all your thoughts be what you said
Or is the chain you're pullin' all your own?
Don't wanna take it slow
I need to know
Whatever makes you go
Help me understand it, I really have to hand it
To your leaders, they're the breeders of the clones
The Brains's song Give It All is about the desire to know everything about someone and their opinions. The lyricist professes to know everything and that the listener's secrets are open to their answers. However, despite this knowledge, they still don't understand everything and certainty is just a luxury for the masses. They want to uncover more, deconstruct opinions and get to the root of what makes the person tick. The song also warns against complacency and acceptance of lies.
The chorus repeats the lines "Don't wanna take it slow, I need to know, Whatever makes you go, Help me understand it, I don't know" which signifies the need for answers and understanding. The lyricist wants to know what motivates the person and what their true thoughts are. In the last verse, the lyricist questions whether the listener's thoughts are really their own or influenced by others. The song ends with the line "To your leaders, they're the breeders of the clones" which suggests that the lyricist feels that the listener's opinions are not their own but rather influenced by others, perhaps leaders in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it all, I know it all
I have a deep understanding of everything
Your secrets open up to my answers
I can decipher your secrets and provide answers
And every time I think I know, I find I really never know
Every time I feel confident in my knowledge, I realize I still have much to learn
Certainty is a luxury for the masses
Most people don't have the luxury of being certain
I want it all, I want it all
I desire complete understanding of everyone, including their opinions
I wanna deconstruct your opinions
I want to break down your opinions to understand them fully
Certainty is a luxury for dumb asses
Only foolish people can be certain of everything
Don't wanna take it slow
I don't want to waste any time
I need to know
I must have understanding
Whatever makes you go
I'm curious about what motivates you
Help me understand it, I don't know
I don't understand and need your help
I opened up, you spoke your mind
I was honest, and you shared your thoughts
Your sermon left me weary and hopeless
Your words left me feeling drained and hopeless
And every time you tell me why, I see you choking on a lie
Every time you explain yourself, I see that you're lying
Acceptance is a luxury for the masses
Most people don't have the luxury of being accepted
Complacency's a luxury for dumb asses
Only foolish people can afford to be complacent
If I could open up your head
If I could understand your thoughts
Would all your thoughts be what you said
Are you being genuine with what you're saying?
Or is the chain you're pullin' all your own?
Are you being influenced by someone else?
To your leaders, they're the breeders of the clones
Your leaders are responsible for creating people who think alike
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Andrew Kelly, Andy Schreifels, Micah Henderson, Ron Crim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@9Tensai9
I just have one question about this.
Did they gave you a script for the lyrics?
Or they told you the sequence for the episode?
Cuz you know, the song and the episode are blend together so...
Did the song shaped the episode?
or
the episode (script) shaped the lyrics?
It would be sooo damn great if I get an answer.
@jeffthejackal
I'm so sorry that Cartoon Network screwed you out of the credit you deserve, I know it's been YEARS, but I want you to know that as kids we all adored this song, and now as an adult I can listen to all of your music! Thank you for bringing light into the world of millions of children! :)
@Xeorboom
they paid him by the second
@jmurray1110
Minute
@beam_me_up_scotty69
can confirm, I loved this song when I was younger and still do
@DirtyDan-qk5bu
I think you mean bring darkness into the world!
@richstoncampbell
Agreed
@purplehaze2358
The B&M writers made the perfect choice when they picked Voltaire for a commissioned song. His style just matches the show so well.
@TheLairofVoltaire
Thank you! But giving credit where credit is due, I was asked by Maxwell Atoms, the show's creator. :)
@dakotan9310
@@TheLairofVoltaire Big part of my childhood thanks for doing your thing dude
@nicolasvirguez7511
Interesting childhood bright.
...
but same lol, Voltaire's always a good time.