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The Swingers Lyrics


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People are also wanting
All the things
They never had
Temptation mixes up
Hello, hello, hello
When you're ?
You don't want no boy?
Everybody's singing
Give me some more, I want some more
Give me some more, got to have some more
Gimme some more, just a little bit more
It can't always be christmas
You can never get to ?
There's no such word as 'ample', for example
The housewife wants more gadgets
The russians want the world
Everybody's wanting
So much more of this
A little bit more of that
There's so much more than there is
There's so much more
There's so much more of this
A little bit more of that
There's so much more

?
Some more
Some more,
I want some more
Gimme some more, got to have some more
Gimme some more, just a little bit
More of this
A little bit more of that
There's so much more than there is
There's so much more
There's so much more of this
A little bit more of that
There's so much more
So gimme some more, gotta have some more
Gimme some more, just to have some more




?
Gimme some more, just a little bit more

Overall Meaning

The song "More" by The Swingers, first released in 1981, explores the idea that people are always wanting more, never feeling fully satisfied with what they have. The lyrics describe how this desire for more manifests itself in many different ways - from material possessions to personal relationships. The phrase "give me some more" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing this constant desire for more.


The line "it can't always be Christmas" speaks to the idea that we can't always have what we want and that we should be content with what we have. The line "there's no such word as 'ample', for example" suggests that there is no such thing as an abundance in our world, even though we often think there is.


The song also touches on political themes, with the line "the Russians want the world". This speaks to the Cold War tensions of the time and reflects the fear that many people had about the Soviet Union's ambitions.


Overall, "More" is a commentary on the human condition, and the insatiable desire that many people have for more - no matter how much they already have.


Line by Line Meaning

People are also wanting
Human nature drives people to desire more than what they already have.


All the things
Not just one thing, but many things.


They never had
The things people desire are often things they have never experienced or possessed.


Temptation mixes up
The temptation to acquire these desired things can be overwhelming and confusing to individuals.


Hello, hello, hello
An exclamation to get someone's attention or express excitement.


When you're ?
The missing word in the lyrics represents a personal desire or need that is left unsatisfied.


You don't want no boy?
The singer questions whether someone truly desires something or not.


Everybody's singing
The idea that everyone is always wanting more of something is a common theme.


Give me some more, I want some more
The repeated phrase emphasizes the desire for more of something.


Give me some more, got to have some more
The desperation to acquire the desired thing.


Gimme some more, just a little bit more
Even if it is just a small amount, individuals still want more of what they desire.


It can't always be christmas
Life cannot always be a time of abundance and fulfilling desires.


You can never get to ?
Even if one acquires their desired object, it seems that there's always something else to long for.


There's no such word as 'ample', for example
The idea that satisfaction is hard to come by and 'enough' always seems out of reach.


The housewife wants more gadgets
Not just individuals, but societal and cultural norms also dictate that having more is better than having less.


The russians want the world
Political and governmental desires for power and dominance drives individuals and groups to want more than what they already have.


Everybody's wanting
The constant theme of desire and wanting more is universal.


So much more of this
The higher the level of desire, the harder it is to reach satisfaction.


A little bit more of that
Desire can manifest in multiple forms, whether it be objects, experiences, or emotions.


There's so much more than there is
The longing for more is always present, even when things seem plentiful enough.


So gimme some more, gotta have some more
The desperation to acquire what is desired is intense.


Gimme some more, just to have some more
Even if an individual's needs are met, there is still a constant desire for more.


?
The missing word represents an individual's personal desire or need.


Gimme some more, just a little bit more
The repeated phrase emphasize the insatiable desire for more.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTHONY CORNELIUS HAMILTON, KEIR LAMONT GIST, MARY RUTH BROWN, CHRIS LIGHTY

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Comments from YouTube:

Karkas

Love Phil's guitar work on this. Especially the intro

Shirley Pena

@zaprowsdower1 He really is vastly underrated as a guitarist.

Mark Zimmerman

I bought this album, after seeing a video in a club in 1980. Bought the album the next day. Love every song on it. Especially the Flak.

Peter Tocher

I was in England when the album came out. Got my Mum to post it over and played it loud in Hackney. The pensioners were....surprised.

1970brenz

Love this song find myself singing it even today... the words are more true than ever! More... more... more...

Toby McGroby

This song still really stands out in my opinion.. I don't know why but I love the whole theme of the video, unorthodox sound of the guitar, it's great. I think it's a shame it was overlooked

Peter Vadiveloo

Interesting music, crazy creative video - The Swingers! Love it.

Cap'n Black Jack Honour

I remember the Night Flight half hour special on them, and this was the last video, and I wish I could find the original special.
But after years of searching, finding the video that stuck with me, is priceless.

TR Ship

This song is a creeper. Great performances and production all round.

bonnie bianco

Gr8 song.

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