Listen to the Man With the Golden Voice
Time Bandits Lyrics
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I will try not to lose my mind
I can feel it in the air
It’s like magic
Everybody’s aware
Doing your last minute check
While you’re lighting a cigarette
And you try to be cool
Plays his games
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Wait for his callin’ (x4)
So you tell yourself again
This must really be the end of the games
Can you try to be so cool
Just stop thinking that a fool might change
But when the night time comes in
Turns him into another Jack
You hear his voice
And it leads you straight out of time
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Wait for his callin’ (x4)
Listen to the man
Listen to his callin’
Listen to his callin’
Listen to the man, to the man
Listen to the man, to the man
Listen to the man
Listen to his callin’
Listen to the man
Listen to his callin’
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Wait for his callin’ (x4)
The song "Listen to the Man With the Golden Voice" by Time Bandits speaks of the sense of anticipation and excitement that comes with being up late at night, waiting for something to happen. The lyrics paint a picture of someone trying to keep their cool and stay in control, while feeling a sense of restlessness and uncertainty. The golden voice mentioned in the song is a metaphor for something mysterious and alluring that draws you in and captures your attention.
The lyrics suggest that while the person is trying not to lose their mind, there is a sense of magic in the air that everyone is aware of. The mention of doing a last-minute check while lighting a cigarette gives a sense of tension and urgency. The line "But the fool that's in you plays his games" implies that there is a part of the person that is not in control and is instead driven by their desires and impulses.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Listen to the man with the golden voice, wait for his calling" emphasizing the importance of tuning in and paying attention to the mysterious voice that can guide and lead you out of your restlessness.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of excitement, anticipation, and mystery that comes with being up late at night and waiting for something mysterious and alluring to happen.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m awake until midnight
I am staying up late into the night
I will try not to lose my mind
I will attempt to maintain my sanity
I can feel it in the air
I sense something in the atmosphere
It’s like magic
It feels enchanting
Everybody’s aware
Everyone is cognizant
Doing your last-minute check
Completing your final verification
While you’re lighting a cigarette
Simultaneously smoking a cigarette
And you try to be cool
You attempt to appear calm and composed
But the fool that’s in you
Your inner foolishness
Plays his games
Controls your actions
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Pay attention to the individual with an alluring voice
Wait for his callin’ (x4)
Anticipate his summons
So you tell yourself again
You repeat to yourself
This must really be the end of the games
The games must be coming to a close
Can you try to be so cool
Can you try to remain calm
Just stop thinking that a fool might change
Cease hoping for a fool's transformation
But when the nighttime comes in
But when night falls
Turns him into another Jack
Transforms him into someone else
You hear his voice
You hear his beguiling voice
And it leads you straight out of time
And it transports you beyond your present moment
Listen to the man, to the man
Pay attention to the man
Listen to his callin’
Pay attention to his summons
Listen to the man
Pay attention to the individual
Listen to his callin’
Pay attention to his summons
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Pay attention to the individual with an alluring voice
Wait for his callin’ (x4)
Anticipate his summons
Contributed by London N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tropimalus
I'm awake until the midnight hour
I will try not to lose my mind
I can feel it in the air
It's like magic
Everybody's aware
Doing your last minute check
While you're lighting a cigarette
And you try to be cool
But the fool that's in you
Plays his games
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Wait for his callin'
So you tell yourself again
This must really be the end of the games
Can you try to be so cool
Just stop thinking that a fool might change
But when the night time comes in
Turns him into another Jack
You hear his voice
And it leads you straight out of time
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Wait for his callin'
Listen to the man
Listen to his callin'
Listen to his callin'
Listen to the man, to the man
Listen to the man, to the man
Listen to the man
Listen to his callin'
Listen to the man
Listen to his callin'
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Wait for his callin'
@mirola73
Absoluut ondergewaardeerde band in NL.
Pasten helemaal in de 'scene' die er toen bestond.
Waarschijnlijk vond ik ze daarom fantastisch, had altijd al een 'vreemde smaak' zoals velen toen zeiden. Nu ben ik daar alleenmaar trots op, lekker origineel.
@scotthester1192
Another incredible dance song from the 80s. Love me some Time Bandits. Listening 2022 and now 2023.
@scotthester1192
Best ending to a song ever. The guitar solo at the end is awesome.
@tropimalus
I'm awake until the midnight hour
I will try not to lose my mind
I can feel it in the air
It's like magic
Everybody's aware
Doing your last minute check
While you're lighting a cigarette
And you try to be cool
But the fool that's in you
Plays his games
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Wait for his callin'
So you tell yourself again
This must really be the end of the games
Can you try to be so cool
Just stop thinking that a fool might change
But when the night time comes in
Turns him into another Jack
You hear his voice
And it leads you straight out of time
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Wait for his callin'
Listen to the man
Listen to his callin'
Listen to his callin'
Listen to the man, to the man
Listen to the man, to the man
Listen to the man
Listen to his callin'
Listen to the man
Listen to his callin'
Listen to the man with the golden voice
Wait for his callin'
@charlie-girl72
i'm, dutch and crazy on time bandits as a kid, 49 here still young. got into music too , not on top but whatever ah well. Alides is one of the best songwriters in the netherlands! underrated though! glad he got recognition last week tv 'beste zangers 'dutch tv show! 40 years of great music, he wrote so much for others! respect dear Alides! love you always!
@barondlatessi
Fantastic bass line.
@michaelmignotte2319
Excellent, souvenir, j'aime beaucoup, sa voix superbe
@reginepoulina2640
Love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time Bandits. 💖💖💖
@CarlosAguilar-ro9zl
Afortunados los que nacieron en el 70 y fueron adolescentes en los 80
@barondlatessi
Everlasting song, would be a hit again today.