De Do Do Do De Da Da Da
The Police [nitrofiles.blogspot.com] Lyrics
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Words are hard to find
They're only cheques I've left unsigned
From the banks of chaos in my mind
And when their eloquence escapes me
Their logic ties me up and rapes me
Is all I want to say to you
De do do do de da da da
Their innocence will pull me through
De do do do de da da da
Is all I want to say to you
De do do do de da da da
They're meaningless and all that's true
Poets priests and politicians
Have words to thank for their positions
Words that scream for your submission
And no-one's jamming their transmission
'Cause when their eloquence escapes you
Their logic ties you up and rapes you
De do do do de da da da
Is all I want to say to you
De do do do de da da da
Their innocence will pull me through
De do do do de da da da
Is all I want to say to you
De do do do de da da da
They're meaningless and all that's true
De do do do de da da da
Is all I want to say to you
De do do do de da da da
Their innocence will pull me through
De do do do de da da da
Is all I want to say to you
De do do do de da da da
They're meaningless and all that's true
The lyrics of "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" by The Police seem to be conveying frustration towards the power of words and language. Sting, the lead singer of the band, sings that words are hard to find, and that sometimes they can be seen as useless in expressing what you want to say. In the opening lines, he sings that he may come off as unkind because he struggles to express himself with words, which are like "cheques" that he hasn't signed yet, meaning that he hasn't found the right ones yet.
The chorus line where he repeats "De do do do, de da da da" is his way of saying that sometimes, all that needs to be said is simple and doesn't require complicated language. This is emphasized in the third verse where he criticizes poets, priests, and politicians for using words to gain power over others, calling them out for their manipulation of language to advance their own careers or agendas.
Overall, the song seems to be about the limitations of words and how frustrating it can be to try and express oneself fully, while also critiquing those who use language to control others.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think me unkind
Please don't interpret my lack of words as me being rude or uninterested
Words are hard to find
Expressing myself verbally is difficult and sometimes impossible
They're only cheques I've left unsigned
My thoughts and feelings are like uncashed cheques that I haven't been able to put into words
From the banks of chaos in my mind
My mind is a place of disarray and confusion, making it hard to articulate myself
And when their eloquence escapes me
Sometimes when I do find the right words, I still struggle to convey my message effectively
Their logic ties me up and rapes me
The pressures of articulating myself in a structured, logical way often feels like an assault on my natural thought processes
De do do do de da da da
Sometimes words fail me and all I can say is nonsense syllables
Is all I want to say to you
Sometimes nonsense syllables are all I have to offer as a way of showing affection or connection
Their innocence will pull me through
The simplicity and purity of these nonsensical sounds can still bring comfort and solace
They're meaningless and all that's true
Even though these sounds lack any real meaning, their significance lies in their lack of substance - an honest reflection of my sincere emotion
Poets priests and politicians
Those in positions of power and influence often use language to their advantage
Have words to thank for their positions
These people have used their eloquent speech to amass power and influence
Words that scream for your submission
Sometimes words can be used as manipulative tools to control or coerce
And no-one's jamming their transmission
No one is stopping them from using their words to dominate
De do do do de da da da
The simplicity of my nonsense syllables is a refreshing alternative to the manipulative language used by people in power
They're meaningless and all that's true
My nonsense syllables may lack any real meaning, but they are a true reflection of my genuine emotion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON SUMNER
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@ludwigvansolo1999
Correct
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@JimSting
Not just an iconic 80s band. An iconic band, period.
@ArthurMorg4n
Timeless
@bonhyungkoo5475
We all pursue for great music like this at times of calamity
@Paulcitomusic
I hope so. There's a standing message to this song too. In such times, trust yourselves but don't trust what leaders or talkmasters ("important" people) are telling you through the TV screen. For example, you may like, or may not like, Pope Francis. That is up to you. But he has nothing to offer you, like him or not. You are on your own. And it's very unfair and very hard but it is possible you can help your neighbor as you might get helped in such a time.