Someone
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American beauty
Came up and spoke
She touched her toes
And we shared a joke
Taxi's, limos,
Power boat glides
Jet skies, mensa,
Babes without a ride


You know the revolutions gone now
There's no revolution song
Somewhere down the line
You know on one of Gods good days
Can you hear me,
Someone's gonna have to pay


Moonshot, rockets
Nineteen sixties cool
Sonny Boy Williamson,
Pope John Paul
The Congo to Vietnam
The Beatles to the Stones
Is nobody left
Who's gonna shake those bones?


You know the revolutions gone now
There's no revolution song
Somewhere down the line
You know on one of Gods good days
Can you hear me,
Someone's gonna have to pay

Pay all the time


Solo


All of the misfits
All of the scars
All of life's promises
Bottled in jars
There's a hum and a howl.
Lovers on the run
Tell me what's on offer
From the government scum


Solo


Rats will get richer
And the dirt beg for more
Crumbs on the table
For the world of the poor
News of self worship
Fresh from Hollywood
The pygmies of poison,
Don't know bad from good


You know the revolutions gone now
There's no revolution song
Somewhere down the line
You know on one of Gods good days
Can you hear me,
Someone's gonna have to pay

Oh that's pay all the time
Someones got to pay

you ain't walkin'
You ain't talkin'
You got to pay





while I'm looking over your shoulder
You got to pay

Overall Meaning

The song "Someone's gonna have to pay" by UFO is a reflection on the current state of society, where individualism and consumerism reign supreme. The opening lines, "American beauty/Came up and spoke/She touched her toes/And we shared a joke/Taxi's, limos/Power boat glides/Jet skies, mensa/Babes without a ride," describe a materialistic world where everything has a price and people are valued based on their possessions. The singer acknowledges that the revolutionary spirit that once existed is gone, replaced by a culture of self-indulgence and instant gratification.


The lyrics also reference various cultural touchstones from the 1960s, such as Moonshot and rockets, Sonny Boy Williamson, Pope John Paul, the Congo to Vietnam, the Beatles to the Stones. These references highlight the contrast between the idealism of the 60s and the cynicism of the present. The "misfits" and "scars" represent those who are left behind in this new world order, while the "government scum" represent those who hold power and exploit it for their own gain.


Ultimately, the song is a call to action. The singer warns that "someone's gonna have to pay," and that those who benefit from the current system must be held accountable. The repeated refrain, "you got to pay," is a reminder that there are consequences for our actions, and that change is possible if we're willing to fight for it.


Line by Line Meaning

American beauty
Referring to America as a country with its own unique attractiveness and beauty that can be seen in its people and culture.


Came up and spoke
Describing the interaction between the singer and an American woman who approached and talked to him.


She touched her toes
Implies a kind of flirtatiousness or sexual innuendo in the woman's body language or gesture.


And we shared a joke
Suggests that the artist and the woman shared a moment of camaraderie and mutual understanding through humor.


Taxi's, limos, Power boat glides, Jet skies, mensa, Babes without a ride
Lists various symbols of wealth and luxury, but also mentions things that may be out of reach for some people (like being a member of the Mensa society) or experiencing a sense of isolation or loneliness (babes without a ride).


You know the revolutions gone now, There's no revolution song
Acknowledges that past movements of political or social revolution have lost their momentum or relevance, and that a significant change or reform is yet to happen in society.


Somewhere down the line, You know on one of Gods good days
Suggests that eventual positive change in the world may happen at some point in the future, and the outcome depends on the will of God.


Can you hear me, Someone's gonna have to pay
Asks whether anyone is listening or paying attention to the current state of the world and the injustices that perpetuate it, and implies a need for accountability and justice for those who are responsible.


Moonshot, rockets, Nineteen sixties cool
Refers to significant events and cultural trends of the 1960s, such as the space race and the counterculture movement, which embodied the potential and idealism of that time.


Sonny Boy Williamson, Pope John Paul, The Congo to Vietnam, The Beatles to the Stones
Lists a variety of notable figures and events from the past that were significant in their respective fields, which may be seen as a reminder of the greatness and talent that once was.


Is nobody left, Who's gonna shake those bones?
Implying that few people remain with the courage or ability to make a significant change in the world, and that the situation has become stagnant and unmovable.


All of the misfits, All of the scars, All of life's promises, Bottled in jars
Describes the hardships and challenges of life that everyone faces, often leading to feelings of alienation and isolation, and a sense of feeling trapped or confined.


There's a hum and a howl, Lovers on the run
Suggests a sense of restlessness or uncertainty in the world, where many people try to escape their problems but may ultimately be unable to do so.


Tell me what's on offer, From the government scum
Questioning whether the government and those in power have anything to offer in terms of solutions for the problems and issues that affect society.


Rats will get richer, And the dirt beg for more, Crumbs on the table, For the world of the poor
Describing the vast income inequality and greed that exists in society, where the rich get richer and the poor struggle to survive on very little.


News of self worship, Fresh from Hollywood, The pygmies of poison, Don't know bad from good
Suggests that mainstream media and celebrity culture perpetuate a focus on self-indulgence and vanity, often promoting negative and harmful behavior, which may result in a loss of moral or ethical values in society.


Oh that's pay all the time, Someones got to pay, you ain't walkin', You ain't talkin', You got to pay, while I'm looking over your shoulder
Implies that everyone must eventually face the consequences of their actions, and that those who are unwilling to act or speak out will still be held accountable, even if they try to avoid it. The artist also suggests that they will be watching and keeping track of those who are responsible for their actions.




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