Excess
Yello & The Orb Lyrics
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A little fool I want to be
Two three four
You can give me more
Five six seven
I don't want to wait for heaven
Nine ten eleven
Seven eight nine
Kann denn das noch sein?
We love it
We need it
Excess
We hate it
We want it
Express
We feel it
We get it
Not less
We need it
We love it
Excess
The lyrics to Yello & The Orb's song "Excess" seem to be about the allure and danger of excess in our lives. The counting in the beginning of the lyrics sets the pace and rhythm for the rest of the song, as if counting down to some kind of climax or reckoning. The line "A little fool I want to be" may suggest that the singer is aware of the potential foolishness of indulging in excess, yet cannot resist the temptation. "You can give me more" implies someone else is involved in this indulgence and enabling the behavior.
The second set of counting begins with "Five six seven" as if there is some kind of urgency or impatience to get what they desire. "Going back to seven" could refer to a loop, a repeated cycle of indulging in excess, and then temporarily breaking away, only to return. The German line "Kann denn das noch sein?" translates to "Can this still be?" and adds a touch of desperation to the lyrics. The word "excess" is repeated throughout the song as if it's an addiction or mantra, with the word "express" suggesting that this behavior is a way of expressing themselves and their desires.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that excess is both loved and hated, that it brings pleasure as well as pain, but ultimately it's something that can't be resisted.
Line by Line Meaning
One two three
I am ready and willing to start this journey towards excess
A little fool I want to be
I am willing to be seen as foolish in pursuit of this lifestyle
Two three four
I know that there is more to experience when it comes to excess
You can give me more
I am open and eager to receive more experiences of excess
Five six seven
I don't want to wait for the afterlife to experience excess, I want it now
I don't want to wait for heaven
I am impatient to experience excess and cannot wait for some future time
Nine ten eleven
But I cannot continue on this path of excess forever, so I must eventually turn back
Going back to seven
After experiencing all that I can, I must return to a state of moderation
Seven eight nine
But even as I question the sanity of pursuing excess, I cannot help but be drawn in by it
Kann denn das noch sein?
Is it really possible to continue on this path of excess?
We love it
Despite the risks and consequences, we cannot help but enjoy our experience of excess
We need it
We cannot imagine life without excess and believe that it is necessary for a fulfilling existence
Excess
We are driven by our desire for more and cannot stop chasing excess
We hate it
We recognize the dangers and negative effects of excess, but cannot help but be drawn to it
We want it
Our desire for excess is stronger than any reservations we may have about it
Express
We must continue to express our desire for excess, no matter the consequences
We feel it
Our connection to excess is not just intellectual, but emotional as well
We get it
We have experienced enough of excess to understand its allure and appeal
Not less
Our desire for excess cannot be satisfied with moderation or less than what we currently have
We need it
Our desire for excess is essential to our sense of self and wellbeing
We love it
Despite any negative consequences, we continue to enjoy and pursue excess
Excess
Our attraction to excess is unyielding and unrelenting, driving us ever forward
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BORIS BLANK, DIETER MEIER
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