Revelation
Yoko Ono & Cat Power Lyrics
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Yes, I'm a witch,
I'm a bitch
I don't care what you say,
My voice is real.
My voice speaks truth,
I don't fit in your ways.
I'm not gonna die for you,
You might as well face the truth,
I'm gonna stick around for quite awhile.
We're gonna say,
We're gonna try,
We're gonna try it our way.
We've been repressed,
We've been depressed,
Suppression all the way.
Were not gonna die for you,
Were not seeking vengeance,
But were not gonna kill ourselves for your convenience.
Each time we don't say what we wanna say, were dying.
Each time we close our minds to how we feel, were dying.
Each time we gotta do what we wanna do, were living.
Each time were open to what we see and hear, were living.
Well free you from the ghettos of your minds,
Well free you from your fears and binds,
We know you want things to stay as it is,
Its gonna change, baby.
Its gonna change, baby doll,
Its gonna change, honey ball,
Its gonna change, sugar cane,
Its gonna change, sweetie legs.
So don't try to make cock-pecked people out of us.
The lyrics of Yoko Ono & Cat Power's Revelations exude a sense of rebellion and assertion against the societal restrictions imposed upon women. The first few lines talk about not being bothered by societal norms and not conforming to them. The singer asserts her identity as a woman who is independent and speaks her mind. The lyrics "Each time we don't say what we wanna say, we're dying" indicate that women should not be forced to suppress their opinions to fit within societal norms.
The chorus of the song drives home the message of defiance and rebellion. Women have been oppressed and suppressed for too long, and now is the time to break free from these shackles. The lyrics "We're not gonna die for you, we're not seeking vengeance, but we're not gonna kill ourselves for your convenience" speak to the fact that women have been expected to be obedient and submissive for far too long. The song urges women to be true to themselves and to live life on their own terms.
The lyrics also carry a message of hope and change. The song talks about how things will change and how they must change for women to be truly free. The lyrics "We'll free you from the ghettos of your minds, we'll free you from your fears and binds" indicate that both women and men need to be freed from the mental and emotional shackles that have kept them from living fulfilling lives.
Overall, Yoko Ono & Cat Power's Revelations a powerful song that celebrates the strength and determination of women while also urging for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, please don't give me that!
I don't want to hear your excuses or lies.
Yes, I'm a witch,
I am unconventional and unapologetically myself.
I'm a bitch
I refuse to conform to societal expectations of women being obedient and polite.
I don't care what you say,
I am not interested in your judgment or opinions.
My voice is real.
I speak with authenticity and conviction.
My voice speaks truth,
What I say is honest and genuine.
I don't fit in your ways.
I do not conform to what society expects from me.
I'm not gonna die for you,
I refuse to sacrifice myself for your benefit.
You might as well face the truth,
It's time for you to accept reality.
I'm gonna stick around for quite awhile.
I'm not going anywhere anytime soon.
We're gonna say,
We will speak up.
We're gonna try,
We will make an effort.
We're gonna try it our way.
We will do things the way we want to.
We've been repressed,
We have been held back.
We've been depressed,
We have been saddened by the situation.
Suppression all the way.
Oppression has been constant.
Were not gonna die for you,
We refuse to sacrifice ourselves for your benefit.
Were not seeking vengeance,
We are not interested in revenge.
But were not gonna kill ourselves for your convenience.
We will not harm ourselves for your ease.
Each time we don't say what we wanna say, were dying.
Not expressing ourselves is causing us harm.
Each time we close our minds to how we feel, were dying.
Ignoring our emotions is harming us.
Each time we gotta do what we wanna do, were living.
Doing what we want is liberating and fulfilling.
Each time were open to what we see and hear, were living.
Being receptive to new ideas and experiences is enriching.
Well free you from the ghettos of your minds,
We will help you escape limited thinking.
Well free you from your fears and binds,
We will help you overcome your fears and limitations.
We know you want things to stay as it is,
We are aware that you want to maintain the status quo.
Its gonna change, baby.
Change is inevitable.
Its gonna change, baby doll,
Change is coming, no matter what.
Its gonna change, honey ball,
Change is imminent.
Its gonna change, sugar cane,
Change is on the horizon.
Its gonna change, sweetie legs.
Change is coming, whether you like it or not.
So don't try to make cock-pecked people out of us.
Do not attempt to turn us into submissive individuals.
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Written by: YOKO ONO
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