Produced by The Other Two & … Read Full Bio ↴Written by Gillian Gilbert & Stephen Morris
Produced by The Other Two & Stephen Hague
Released November 1993 on The Other Two & You
Spirit Level
The Other Two Lyrics
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Sick sick
That's not happening
The Other Two's song Spirit Level, with its minimalist lyrics, seems to convey a sense of frustration and tension. In the opening lines "Sick sick", the repetition of the word "sick" emphasizes a feeling of disgust or disappointment. The next line "That's not happening" seems to further reinforce the idea of something not going as planned or expected. The use of short, clipped sentences also adds to the sense of urgency and tension in the song.
As the song progresses, the repetitive chorus "I feel it, I feel it coming" can be interpreted as a warning of impending doom or a sense of inevitability. The lack of specificity in the lyrics leaves room for personal interpretation, but the ominous tone of the music adds to the feeling of unease. The final lines "You don't know how to do it / You don't know what you did wrong" could be directed towards oneself or a third party, adding to the song's sense of ambiguity and mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick sick
Something is wrong or unsettling.
That's not happening
Whatever is being suggested is unlikely to occur or be accepted.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, STEPHEN MORRIS
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This girl I know has jet black eyes
A peach-like skin and crooked smile
You see her face and you'll never forget her
They say that beauty lies within
Scratch the surface to reveal a sin
I know that she's not coming down
Until tomorrow
The boy I know has a battle scar
A body to die for and a blue guitar
You see his face in a crowd and forget him
From dizzy heights on top of the world
The soul of a man meets a lonely girl
His heart of gold that she has found
Lasts until tomorrow's breaking
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Maybe she will find
When checking out the good life
She was a vision of your youth
Someone to look up to
Make a wish, check out the good life
Meet a friend, turn off the spotlight
Life is sweet and everything feels new
When there's someone to look up to
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I believe in the powers that be
The Sun in the sky and the Moon and the sea
Nothing's ventured then there's nothing gained
For once in your life remember to send
Too many questions and more of the same
Over and over and over again
Light shines in through the hole in ceiling
Tomorrow's screaming
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