When the sisters first sang together they called themselves the Beehive Girls, because of their beehive hairstyles. Their initial success came with the 1988 album Let It Bee, on which they recruited former members from ska band Madness to play guitar and drums. The album was popular on college radio stations, and the success was largely due to their brightly-coloured image and shout-along songs that was an antidote to the doom and gloom college rock scene. Their biggest commercial success came in the early 1990s with the single, Monsters and Angels from the album, Honey Lingers. In 1994 the other members left the band. The sisters decided to continue, recording the album Sex & Misery. The album did not sell well in the UK, and early success in the USA for the single Scary Kisses was poorly capitalised on. In late 1996 their record company refused to extend their contract, and the girls disappeared from the music industry, although they re-formed to play three live dates with The Wonder Stuff in 2003.
Look at Me
Voice Of The Beehive Lyrics
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She says "I'm the silent type. Come over here sit in this,
I say that I am lost and you're a road to follow.
I say we're all inside ourselves so often these days,
And somehow we think we're the next best thing to heaven.
All so busy with our failures and all our glories.
Everybody's saying "Look at me! Look at me!"
Everybody's certain they've got something on one
Calling but everybody's saying "Yea, I know but look at me".
Psycho eyes and monster thighs, she preaches to for
The TV "Just give me some money and I swear I'll save
Your soul. It's easy. You can read the good book
To feel bad about yourself. Just one small donation
Could save you from burning down in hell. High and mighty yea!
Can't save the ocean but we sure can save a dime.
We may all look good but I think we're running out of time.
If we looked around as much as we look at ourselves.
Stop listening to gossip and start listening to cries for help.
Everybody's saying "Look at me ! Look at me !" Everybody's
Certain they've got something no one else can see.
The earth is drying. Planets are dying. Everybody's saying,
"Yea, I know but look at me !"
In "Look at Me" by Voice of the Beehive, the lyrics portray a cynical and critical tone towards society's obsession with self-importance and lack of empathy towards others. The opening lines depict a conversation between two people, one who is not romantic and the other who is silent. These characters are representative of the two extremes in society; those who are too guarded or those too willing to demand attention. As the song progresses, the lyrics describe how everyone is so consumed with their own problems and achievements that they aren't paying attention to what is happening to the world around them. This self-centered mentality is captured with the refrain, "Look at me! Look at me!" which is repeated frequently throughout the song.
The following verse takes aim at religious charlatans who exploit people's insecurities and fears for financial gain. The singer describes a televangelist who claims to have the solution to people's problems by using the Bible to guilt-trip them into donating money. The lyrics mock the idea that someone can buy their way into heaven and the hypocrisy of those who preach about saving souls but contribute to environmental destruction. The song ends with a call to action, imploring listeners to stop focusing on themselves and start paying attention to the world around them. The earth is in danger, and everyone is saying they know about it, yet no one is doing anything about it.
Line by Line Meaning
He says "I am not romantic come give me a kiss".
He claims that he is not romantic but still wants a kiss.
She says "I'm the silent type. Come over here sit in this,"
She describes herself as silent and invites him to sit with her.
I say that I am lost and you're a road to follow.
I admit that I am lost and you can guide me.
I say we're all inside ourselves so often these days,
I believe that we are too caught up in our own thoughts and emotions.
And somehow we think we're the next best thing to heaven.
We feel superior to others and almost god-like.
All so busy with our failures and all our glories.
We are preoccupied with both our successes and failures.
Everybody's saying "Look at me! Look at me!"
Everyone is seeking attention and recognition.
Everybody's certain they've got something no one else can see.
Everyone believes they possess unique qualities that others cannot perceive.
Tears are falling, causes are calling but everybody's saying "Yea, I know but look at me".
Despite the tears and calls for help, everyone is still focused on themselves.
Psycho eyes and monster thighs, she preaches to for the TV "Just give me some money and I swear I'll save your soul.
A woman with questionable motives tries to convince people to donate money in exchange for salvation.
It's easy. You can read the good book to feel bad about yourself. Just one small donation could save you from burning down in hell.
She claims it's simple to feel guilty and donate money to avoid eternal damnation.
High and mighty yea! Can't save the ocean but we sure can save a dime.
People prioritize saving money over saving the planet.
We may all look good but I think we're running out of time.
We may seem to be doing well, but time is running out for our planet and society.
If we looked around as much as we look at ourselves.
If we were as attentive to others as we are to ourselves.
Stop listening to gossip and start listening to cries for help.
We should pay attention to those who need help rather than rumor-mongering.
Everybody's saying "Look at me ! Look at me !" Everybody's certain they've got something no one else can see.
People are still seeking attention and recognition for their unique qualities.
The earth is drying. Planets are dying. Everybody's saying, "Yea, I know but look at me !"
People acknowledge the planet's dire state but are still preoccupied with themselves.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: TRACEY BRYN BELLAND, MICHAEL EDWIN JONES
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