Situation
Yazoo;Alison Moyet;Vince Clarke Lyrics
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Moving through the doorway of a nation
Pick me up and shake the doubt
Baby I can't do without
Move out, don't mess around
Move out, you bring me down
Move out, how you get about
I remember only for an hour
Move right through me can you feel the power
I don't know what's going on
It scares me but it won't be long
Move out, don't mess around
Move out, you bring me down
Move out, how you get about
Don't make a sound just move out
Now he's in control he is my lover
Nations stand against him he's your brother
Been a long time, been a long time now
I'll get to you somehow
Move out, don't mess around
Move out, you bring me down
Move out, how you get about
Don't make a sound just move out
Move out, don't mess around
Move out, you bring me down
Move out, how you get about
Don't make a sound just move out
The song "Situation" by British synthpop duo Yazoo (known as Yaz in the US) features Alison Moyet's powerful vocals backed up by Vince Clarke's catchy synth melody. The lyrics tell a story of a woman with confidence and independence, who moves through the world with ease and leaves doubts behind. The first verse sets this scene: "Blue eyed dressed for every situation, moving through the doorway of a nation." She's dressed for anything that comes her way and seemingly conquers anything she encounters.
The chorus of the song repeatedly urges the listener to "Move out," telling them not to mess around and to bring them down. It's not clear whether the woman at the center of the song is the one singing these lines or whether someone else is urging her to take action. Either way, this woman is someone who commands attention and respect with her assertiveness.
The second verse introduces a male character who is in control and the singer's lover. This verse suggests a political or social dimension to the song's story. "Nations stand against him he's your brother" implies that the man is a leader of some kind, perhaps a revolutionary figure fighting against oppressive states. The song leaves much to the listener's interpretation, but it's clear that the woman's strength and independence remain at the heart of the story.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue eyed dressed for every situation
The woman mentioned is well-prepared for any circumstance.
Moving through the doorway of a nation
She is entering a new place with confidence and poise.
Pick me up and shake the doubt
The woman is reassuring someone who is unsure.
Baby I can't do without
The artist expresses how much they need the person they're addressing.
Move out, don't mess around
The artist is telling the person to hurry up and get going without wasting time.
Move out, you bring me down
The person being addressed is causing disappointment or sadness.
Move out, how you get about
The person being addressed is known for being active and mobile.
Don't make a sound just move out
The person being addressed should leave quietly and not cause any disturbance.
I remember only for an hour
The artist recalls an event or memory that was fleeting and brief.
Move right through me can you feel the power
The person being addressed has an intense presence that affects the artist deeply.
I don't know what's going on
The singer is unsure about the situation at hand.
It scares me but it won't be long
The situation is frightening, but it is temporary and will pass.
Now he's in control he is my lover
The singer is now in a relationship with someone who is in charge.
Nations stand against him he's your brother
The man mentioned is powerful and influential, but is still part of a larger community.
Been a long time, been a long time now
A significant amount of time has passed since something happened.
I'll get to you somehow
The artist will find a way to reach the person they're addressing against all odds.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Alison Moyet, Vince Clarke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This song STILL makes people move on the floor
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Who's listening in 2023 and immediately thought "Yep, still awesome!" ?
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