Living on Video
Trans-X Lyrics
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Give me action
At the touch of a button
Flying through hyper-space
In a computer interface
Stop living on video
Stop integrated circuits
Stop sur un faisceau de lumière
Traveling in a light beam
Laser rays and purple skies
In a computer fairyland
It is a dream you bring to life
Stop living on video
Stop integrated circuits
Stop sur un faisceau de lumière
Stop is this reality?
Living on video
Sur un faisceau de lumière
I see your glitterring blue eyes
You look at me with a smile
It's a computer fantasy
It is waiting for you and me
Living, living on video
Living, living on video
Living, living on video
Stop
Video, video, video
Video
Video
Video
The lyrics to Trans-X's "Living On Video" are a commentary on the rise of technology and its increasing prevalence in society. The vocals are sung in a robotic, detached tone, which adds to the theme of technology replacing personal connections. The song paints a picture of a futuristic world in which people live in a computerized reality, trading human interaction for the thrill of traveling through hyper-space and seeing laser rays and purple skies.
Throughout the song, the artist calls for an end to the obsession with living through video screens and integrated circuits. The repetition of the phrase "Stop living on video" reinforces the message that the reliance on technology is causing people to lose touch with reality. The lyrics are a call to take a step back from the shiny new gadgets and reconnect with the world around us.
In the end, the song is a warning about the dangers of living in a technology-driven world where everything seems to be an illusion. It encourages us to remember that there is a reality outside of the screens we are constantly staring at, and that true connection with others only comes from real-life interactions.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me light
I want to see something bright and shining
Give me action
I want to experience something with excitement and energy
At the touch of a button
I only need to press a button to activate something
Flying through hyper-space
I feel like I'm travelling at the speed of light through space
In a computer interface
I'm interacting with a digital world using a screen and keyboard
Stop living on video
I need to disconnect from this digital reality
Stop integrated circuits
I need to cut off the flow of information and technology
Stop sur un faisceau de lumière
I need to step away from this endless stream of light
Stop is this reality?
I'm questioning whether this is a true and authentic existence
Traveling in a light beam
I feel like I'm physically moving through a beam of light
Laser rays and purple skies
I see beams of light and colors that aren't found in reality
In a computer fairyland
I'm experiencing a digital world that seems like a fairy tale or fantasy
It is a dream you bring to life
I'm able to make my digital dreams a reality
Living, living on video
I'm completely immersed in and dependent on this digital world
Sur un faisceau de lumière
I'm living on a beam of light
I see your glitterring blue eyes
I see someone else's digital avatar or representation
You look at me with a smile
The digital representation of another person appears happy to see me
It's a computer fantasy
This digital world is just a figment of my imagination
It is waiting for you and me
This digital world is ready and accessible for both of us to enjoy
Video, video, video
This digital world is all about the screens and images I see
Video
This digital world revolves around video and visual representations
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pascal Languirand
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lina5110
-robotic/game console noises
-French speaking
-that head shaking dance move
-face close-ups (with zoom)
-"freezing ice" sound effect
-looots of computers (so futuristic)
-going up with the voice at the end of the sentences
-that sweet 80's beat
-the lady's hair and makeup
this is really like a time capsule of the 80's
@jettyjumper21
Give me light
Give me action
At the touch of a button
Flying through hyper-space
In a computer interface
Stop living on video
Stop integrated circuits
Stop sur un faisceau de lumière
Stop is this reality?
Traveling in a light beam
Laser rays and purple skies
In a computer fairyland
It is a dream you bring to life
Stop living on video
Stop integrated circuits
Stop sur un faisceau de lumière
Stop is this reality?
Living on video
Sur un faisceau de lumière
I see your glitterring blue eyes
You look at me with a smile
It's a computer fantasy
It is waiting for you and me
Living, living on video
Living, living on video
Living, living on video
Stop
Video, video, video
Video
Video
Video
@denismunger9129
Je vis une vie magique
Dans un écran cathodique
Dans ce monde coloré
Je me prends à rêver
Stop!
(Vivre sur vidéo) Stop!
(Les circuits intégrés)
Stop!
(Sur un faisceau de lumière) Stop!
(Est-ce la réalité?)
C'est une vie fantastique
Un monde de lumière magnétique
Au milieu des données
Je voudrais me programmer
Stop!
(Vivre sur vidéo) Stop!
(Les circuits intégrés)
Stop!
(Sur un faisceau de lumière) Stop!
(Est-ce la réalité?)
Je vis une vie magique (une vie magique, agique, agique...)
(Sur un faisceau de lumière)
T'es ma poupée magique
Fruit de mes fantasmes exotiques
C'est bien mieux qu'la réalité
Dans les circuits intégrés
Vivre!
(Vivre sur vidéo) Vivre!
(Vivre sur vidéo) Vivre!
(Vivre sur vidéo) Stop!
Vidéo
Vidéo (vidéo, vidéo)
Vidéo (vidéo, vidéo)
Vidéo (vidéo, vidéo)
Vidéo (vidéo, vidéo)
Vidéo (vidéo, vidéo)
@davidruiz5210
Who's still listening this masterpiece in 2024?
@00ky
Oh yeah - 16th November, Ireland 🇮🇪
@WeronikaK-is2eb
Me😊❤❤
@geligniteandlilies
Meeeee. I was just listening to it on Canadian radio. So much better than US radio! Looked it up after I parked. It’s gonna be a great night. ❤
@maureencholewka9755
Meeeeeee!!!!!! Since I was 12
@andyandy64
Me😁💪
@glynatmore1817
100% pure 80's magic
Long live the synthersizer
@borrischops2067
🎉❤😎
@Sania_s_Volgi
👋🙂🤝👍
💪😉🤝👍
@mudmudmudmudmud7605
Are friends electric