Mishra, a straight edger and ex-Marxist, often incorporates political concerns in his songs veiled in terms of personal relationships (as in his only hit). After a troubled working relationship with EMI Records, Mishra was dropped from the label in 1997 and since then has gone back to working with indie labels like Parasol Records. His last album, 2000's Peek & Poke, received moderately enthusiastic reviews but sold pitifully compared to his major label work.
In 2005 White Town contributed the song "The PNAC Cabal" to the charity album "Voyces United for UNHCR" (Voyces United for UNHCR (disc 1)).
In October 2006 White Town released a new album, Don't Mention The War on Mishra's own label, Bzangy Records.
Insincere
White Town Lyrics
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Who changed the way I think
She helped me to get drunk
Although I never drink
She said, "Love is not a game
To be entered in by fools
You have to know the score
When you're on the streets of love
Oh, when you're on the streets of love
You better be insincere
You better be insincere
You better be insincere
You better be insincere"
She showed me her room
When the sunlight never shown
Showed me to her bed
And the sheets she laid upon
Covered with the stains
Of a love that wouldn't die
Some beside her face
And some between her thighs
When you're on the streets of love
Oh, when you're on the streets of love
You better be insincere
You better be insincere
You better be insincere
You better be insincere
Then she said to me "You're such a boy
Full of marvels and fears
But you know philosophy
Only gives you bigger tears
If you find the answer tonight
Standing 'round in any bar
I'd let you fuck her if I
Thought you could get hard is what I mean
Don't argue with me"
I give all that you must
And then some for myself
I left her in her room wrapped up in herself
And covered with the marks
Of a love she couldn't deny beside her face
And right between her thighs
When you're on the streets of love
Oh, when you're on the streets of love
You better be insincere
You better be insincere
You better be insincere
You better be insincere
(all laughing) well, there is a corner shop
In about half an hour
If they've not been blown off
And if they've not been arrested
By the Disgraced Foundation (all laughing)
We're not convinced though, are we?
Hey, what do you think to the single?
It's alright do you like
Remember any the songs? Sing one
Of the songs now (vocalising)
Err no, I sort of know it
What are the lyrics though?
No, that's Human League
The White Town song Insincere seems to be about a chance encounter with a woman who changed the singer's perspective on love and life. The woman encourages him to be insincere when it comes to love and relationships, suggesting that it's a game that requires a certain level of detachment and manipulation to succeed. She shows him her room and the stains on the sheets from past lovers, highlighting the transient and fleeting nature of love.
The lyrics evoke a sense of disillusionment and cynicism towards love and relationships, particularly the idea that being truthful and sincere may not lead to success in love. The woman seems to be a figure of experience and wisdom, guiding the singer through the streets of love and teaching him that the rules are not always what they seem. She encourages him to embrace the insincerity and manipulation that comes with the game of love.
Overall, the lyrics of Insincere paint a dark and cynical picture of love and relationships, suggesting that sincerity and honesty may not be enough to navigate the complexities of modern love. The idea of being insincere and manipulative is presented as a necessary evil, a way to survive in the cutthroat world of love and romance.
Line by Line Meaning
I met someone today
I encountered someone who influenced me
Who changed the way I think
This person altered my perspective
She helped me to get drunk
She encouraged me to enjoy life
Although I never drink
Despite my previous reluctance
She said, "Love is not a game
She expressed that love is important
To be entered in by fools
It is easily mishandled
You have to know the score
You must understand the game's mechanics
You have to know the rules
You need to understand the restrictions
When you're on the streets of love
When struggling with romantic pursuits
You better be insincere
Pretend to care when you do not
She showed me her room
She revealed her life to me
When the sunlight never shown
During the gloomiest of times
Showed me to her bed
Unlocked the door to her intimacy
And the sheets she laid upon
The literal fabric that possesses her memories
Covered with the stains
Evidence of past love affairs
Of a love that wouldn't die
The affection remains
Some beside her face
Where closeness is experienced
And some between her thighs
Where intimacy is shared
Then she said to me "You're such a boy
She noticed his immature nature
Full of marvels and fears
He is plagued by apprehension
But you know philosophy
He has a theoretical mindset
Only gives you bigger tears
It does not solve problems
If you find the answer tonight
If you find a solution to a problem
Standing 'round in any bar
In a nonchalant manner
I'd let you fuck her if I
I would allow you to be involved with her only if
Thought you could get hard is what I mean
I believe you are not impotent
Don't argue with me"
Do not dispute my claims
I give all that you must
All that is required is provided
And then some for myself
Additional indulgences for me too
I left her in her room wrapped up in herself
She was confining herself to her own world
And covered with the marks
The evidence of her past relationships
Of a love she couldn't deny beside her face
She cannot escape her fond memories
And right between her thighs
Her most intimate experiences
We're not convinced though, are we?
We are skeptical
Hey, what do you think to the single?
What is your opinion of the track?
It's alright do you like
It is decent, do you enjoy it?
Remember any the songs? Sing one
Can you recall a tune? Sing one for us.
Of the songs now (vocalising)
Sing one of the tracks now
Err no, I sort of know it
I am aware of it vaguely
What are the lyrics though?
What is the song's text?
No, that's Human League
That track belongs to Human League
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