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MONOPOLY
Urge Overkill Lyrics
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And we're never gonna live it again
Gotta lead it like a dog on a leash, yeah,
But my dragon kinda wearing thin
Rolling dice with God as our witness
Down avenues, utilities and towns
It's survival of the richest
Moving our sinful pieces 'round and 'round
It's you and me on the Monopoly board
You land on the block where I got three hotels
But it's not like you want me to win
It was your face that placed the blame on you
And your kiss that turned to brown
Your face that placed the blame on you
And your face that turned me down
But when the night is over and you need a friend
Shame on you, You're your own Monopoly
Death is always annoying,
But then nothing here is meant to last
We're spending too much time on life's preparations
Haven't we lived and died before in the past?
I know we have
Now it's you and me on the Monopoly board
You land on the block where I got three hotels
Now you cheated before 'cause you know you're gonna win
And you do it again
It was your face that placed the blame on you
And your kiss that turned to brown
Your face that placed the blame on you
And your face that turned me down,
But when the night is over and you need a friend
Shame on you, you're your own Monopoly
'Cause when the night is over and you need a friend
Shame on you, you're your own Monopoly
Yes, you know you are
Your own monopoly
Yes, you know you are
Oh Monopoly
Monopoly.
The song Monopoly by Urge Overkill speaks about the game of life and how it is like playing a board game where we roll dice with God as our witness. The lyrics emphasize the idea that our existence is limited, and we should make the most of the time we have. The line "We're given life to live in, and we're never gonna live it again" serves as a reminder that our mortality is always looming, and we should appreciate the time that we have.
The metaphor of Monopoly is used throughout the song to encapsulate the idea of competition for resources and success. In the game of Monopoly, players move around the board, trying to acquire the most property and money. The song similarly portrays life as a competition where we move our "sinful pieces 'round and 'round" trying to acquire wealth and success.
The chorus hints at a specific relationship dynamic where the singer and their partner are pitted against each other in the game of life. The lines "It's you and me on the Monopoly board, you land on the block where I got three hotels" symbolizes a power dynamic and a struggle for control. However, the lyrics suggest that the partner is sabotaging the singer's chances of winning, and they are content with being their "own Monopoly."
Overall, Monopoly is a song that highlights the complexity of life and the futile attempts at success and domination. It's a reminder to cherish each moment and not to let the competition of life get in the way of human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
We're given life to live in
We have been gifted this life to make the most of it
And we're never gonna live it again
We won't get another chance to relive this life
Gotta lead it like a dog on a leash, yeah,
We are forced to live our life on someone else's terms
But my dragon kinda wearing thin
But I am beginning to feel tired of it
Rolling dice with God as our witness
Taking chances in life, although with faith in God
Down avenues, utilities and towns
Making life choices through different paths and stages
It's survival of the richest
Only the wealthy have the opportunity to survive and thrive
Moving our sinful pieces 'round and 'round
Making mistakes repeatedly without learning from them
It's you and me on the Monopoly board
We are both players in a game of life
You land on the block where I got three hotels
You face difficulty in life where I am successful
But it's not like you want me to win
Although you are struggling, you don't necessarily want me to succeed
It was your face that placed the blame on you
You are the only one responsible for your mistakes
And your kiss that turned to brown
Your actions which began with good intention ended badly
But when the night is over and you need a friend
When you face troubled times, you will need someone to support you
Shame on you, You're your own Monopoly
You are responsible for the outcome of your life
Death is always annoying,
Death is unpleasant
But then nothing here is meant to last
Everything we have is temporary and won't last forever
We're spending too much time on life's preparations
We are too focused on planning for the future instead of enjoying the present
Haven't we lived and died before in the past?
Haven't we experienced life and death in previous existence?
I know we have
I'm sure of it
Now you cheated before 'cause you know you're gonna win
You have resorted to dishonesty before because you are determined to win
And you do it again
And you repeat the same actions
Yes, you know you are
You are aware that you are solely responsible for your life
Your own monopoly
You are in charge of your own life
Oh Monopoly
A reference to the game of Monopoly that represents life's challenges and opportunities
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EARL POWELL, EARL BUD POWELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mark W
So glad I still have this CD in tact (it's now been moved to lossless flac). Urge Overkill are such an underrated gem from the 90's.
StarBadger
I'll never understand why these guys weren't more commercially successful. Great song.
Aladdin Sane
Nash is an absolutely amazing lyricist.
Dj Rook
This album is just awesome
Alex Burns
Goddamn. so underrated .. so glad I got this and Saturation on vinyl.
musicsunhappy
LOVE IT, THANKS FOR POSTING
ProjectV8
Since 1998 I have not heard that sound.
Thank you.
SumnerCounty1986
The pop Perfection of Monopoly
weiner smalls
Can"t even hate this one...
Brett Zabek
One of my favorite UO songs and can't find it anywhere. Thanks for the post.