1. The Papers were a… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands called The Papers.
1. The Papers were a short-lived ska band from the United Kingdom, active in the early 1980s. John Fitzsimons (vocals, guitar, previously of glamrock cult band, Plod), Mike Fitzsimons (bass), John Wilkinson (guitar) and Norman Marsh (drums) were the band members. Based in South London they released two singles: 'How Many More' and 'The Only One I See Is Me'. John Fitzsimons rounded up most of the group's recordings from the early 1980s on an album called Fahrenheit in a Centigrade World (2006) and still leads a version of The Papers to this day (in 2021).
2. The Papers are an alternative / rock / electronica band from Thailand. Personnel: Chet Chetchotisak - Vocal, Guitar, Atichat Wattanasin - Bass Guitar, Nithi Prasarnphanich - Keyboard, Synthesizer.
Miracle
The Papers Lyrics
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To make the world a better place
I give you miracles of modern science
To help you win the human race
Let me in, If you want to walk on water
Let me in, It can be easily arranged
Give me the souls of your sons and daughters
Don't be afraid, there's no danger
You want to make it alright – You Need a Miracle
You want to make it alright – You Need a Miracle
You want to make it alright – You Need a Miracle
You want to make it alright – You Need a Miracle
You need a miracle, It's from the factory
Don't send it back, if it's unsatisfactory
It don't look back if you, don't turn your back to me
Stay on the track because, it all gets back to me.
If you need designs for living
We have products designed for you
I can see by the signs you're giving
That you need us to pull you through
Let me in, If you want to walk on water
Let me in, It can be easily arranged
Give me the souls of your sons and daughters
Don't be afraid, there's no danger
You need a miracle, It's from the factory
Don't send it back if it's unsatisfactory
It don't look back if you, don't turn your back to me
Stay on the track because, it all gets back to me.
You want to make it alright!
The Papers' song Miracle is a satirical take on the societal phenomenon of consumerism and materialism. The lyrics are essentially a sales pitch, where the singer is offering modern scientific miracles and products to make the world a better place and to help people win the human race. The entire song has a distinct sarcastic tone, as the singer is trying to sell hope and miracles which seems to be an unrealistic solution to the problems of the world.
The lyrics of the song highlight the idea of ultimate power and control, where the singer is asking people to give him the souls of their sons and daughters, and is promising that there is no harm or danger in doing so. The repetition of the phrase "You need a miracle" in the chorus emphasizes the desperation of people looking for quick answers to their problems.
The song itself has a upbeat tempo and the use of the word "factory" in the lyrics emphasizes the commercial nature of the message. The song is clever in its use of language, taking a satirical approach to the idea of consumerism and the belief that material possessions can solve all problems.
Line by Line Meaning
If you need a new appliance
If you require something new to make your life better
To make the world a better place
To improve living conditions globally
I give you miracles of modern science
I offer you cutting-edge inventions in the field of science
To help you win the human race
To help you emerge victorious in the competition of life
Let me in, If you want to walk on water
Allow me to assist you with achieving the impossible
It can be easily arranged
It is not difficult to make it happen
Give me the souls of your sons and daughters
Allow me to influence the lives of your loved ones
Don't be afraid, there's no danger
Do not fear, the situation is not hazardous
You want to make it alright – You Need a Miracle
You desire a solution that will make everything better
You need a miracle, It's from the factory
You require a solution that is readily available
Don't send it back, if it's unsatisfactory
Do not reject it if it doesn't meet your expectations
It don't look back if you, don't turn your back to me
Do not regret ignoring my help in the past
Stay on the track because, it all gets back to me.
Continue to follow my lead, as everything will lead back to me
If you need designs for living
If you require a way to improve your daily life
We have products designed for you
We have solutions specifically made for your needs
I can see by the signs you're giving
I can tell from your behavior that you require assistance
Writer(s): Justin Hayward, John Charles Lodge
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.