Omegaman
The Police Lyrics


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The night came down, jungle sounds were in my ears
City screams are all I've heard in twenty years
The razor's edge of night, it cuts into my sleep
I sit upon the edge now
Should I make that leap?

I'm the Omegaman
I'm the Omegaman

The sky's alive with turned on television sets
I walk the streets and seek another vision yet
The echo makes me turn to see that last frontier
The edge of time closes down as I disappear

I'm the Omegaman
I'm the Omegaman
I'm the Omegaman
I'm the Omegaman
Always talking to myself
Oh

The time that's best is when surroundings fade away
The presence of another world cOmes close to me
It's time for me to throw away this paper knife
I'm not alone in reaching for a perfect life

I'm the Omegaman
I'm the Omegaman
I'm the Omegaman
I'm the Omegaman

I'm so tired
Of the Omegaman
I'm so tired
Of the Omegaman
I'm so tired
Of the Omegaman
I'm so tired
Of the Omegaman
I'm so tired
Of the Omegaman
I'm so tired
Of the Omegaman
I'm so tired
Of the Omegaman

Overall Meaning

The song "Omegaman" by The Police showcases the isolation and loneliness that comes with being an outsider in a technologically advanced society. The opening lines create an intense atmosphere by juxtaposing the wild sounds of nature found in the jungle with the screams of a city people. The singer is someone who has lived in the city for twenty years but is still unsettled by the chaotic noise. The "razor's edge of night" cutting into his sleep suggests that he is constantly on edge and has difficulty resting.


The singer identifies himself as the Omegaman, a term that can be interpreted in different ways. It could be seen as a label for someone who feels like an outcast from society or as a reference to the end of the alphabet, suggesting that the singer is the last of his kind. The sky filled with television sets implies a world where people are obsessed with technology and are disconnected from the natural world. The singer's desire for another vision, his search for a perfect life, and his reference to "throwing away this paper knife" suggest that he is seeking something beyond the shallow materialism of contemporary urban life.


The repetition of "I'm so tired" at the close of the song reinforces the sense of exhaustion and emotional fatigue that the singer is experiencing. The lyrics emphasize the desire to escape from this world of constant noise, isolation, and superficiality. The melancholy tone of the song, coupled with the rhythm and beat, create a sense of urgency and frustration as the singer grapples with his desire to become the Omega man and reject the values of a society driven by technology and surface appearances.


Line by Line Meaning

The night came down, jungle sounds were in my ears
As the night approaches, I'm surrounded by the sounds of the jungle.


City screams are all I've heard in twenty years
But for the past two decades, all I've heard are the screams and noises of the city.


The razor's edge of night, it cuts into my sleep
The darkness of the night is so intense, it disturbs my sleep.


I sit upon the edge now
I'm sitting on the brink of something.


Should I make that leap?
But I'm not sure if I should take that leap or not.


I'm the Omegaman
I am the last man, the end of the line.


The sky's alive with turned on television sets
Everywhere I look, people are watching TV.


I walk the streets and seek another vision yet
But I keep walking and searching for something more.


The echo makes me turn to see that last frontier
And sometimes, I hear echoes that make me realize I'm near the edge of something.


The edge of time closes down as I disappear
As I move closer to that edge, time seems to be running out and I feel like I'm disappearing.


Always talking to myself
I seem to be the only one who understands my thoughts and feelings.


Oh


The time that's best is when surroundings fade away
Sometimes, the best moments come when I'm alone and everything around me fades away.


The presence of another world comes close to me
And in those moments, it feels like I'm close to another world.


It's time for me to throw away this paper knife
It's time for me to let go of this thing that I thought could protect me, but is really just a flimsy paper knife.


I'm not alone in reaching for a perfect life
I'm not the only one trying to reach for something better and more perfect.


I'm so tired
But sometimes, it all just becomes too much and I'm exhausted.


Of the Omegaman
Of being the last man, of feeling like I'm at the end of something.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andy Summers

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Vincenza


on Wrapped Around Your Finger

You consider me the young apprentice
You view me as inexperienced and naive.

Caught between the Scylla and Charibdes
Trapped between two equally difficult and dangerous situations.

Hypnotized by you if I should linger
If I spend enough time with you, I become entranced by your charm and allure.

Staring at the ring around your finger
Fixating on the fact that you are already in a committed relationship.

I have only come here seeking knowledge
My intentions were purely to gain insight and understanding.

Things they would not teach me of in college
Subjects beyond typical education, particularly pertaining to relationships and seduction.

I can see the destiny you sold turned into a shining band of gold
I can see you devoted your life and heart to another through marriage vows

I'll be wrapped around your finger
I will be entirely under your control and influence.

Mephistopheles is not your name
You are not the devil, but you have a similar power and influence over me.

I know what you're up to just the same
I understand your motives and intentions, even if they are not explicitly stated.

I will listen hard to your tuition
I will pay close attention to your teachings and guidance regarding seduction and relationships.

You will see it come to its fruition
You will witness the success of your efforts to control and mold me.

Devil and the deep blue sea behind me
I made the decision to avoid the trap of temptation and turn away from this sin.

Vanish in the air you'll never find me
I will end our relationship and disappear into the background.

I will turn your face to alabaster
I will reveal the truth about your manipulative actions, leaving you pale and guilty.

When you'll find your servant is your master
You will find that I taught you a hard lesson about love and relationships.

You'll be wrapped around my finger
You will realize that I meant more to you than you thought when you had me under your influence.

Daniel


on Roxanne

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