This is not a love song
the nouvelle vague Lyrics
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Happy to have, not to have not
Big business is very wise
I'm crossing over into
Enterprise
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
I'm adaptable now, I like my new role
I'm getting better and better
I have a new goal, I'm changing my ways
Where money applies, this is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
I'm going over to the other side
I'm happy to have not to have not
Big business is very wise
I'm inside free enterprise
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
That television, behind the curtain
Out of the cupboard, you take the first train
Into the big world, are you ready to grab the candle?
That tunnel vision
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
The lyrics in This Is Not a Love Song by the Nouvelle Vague describe a person who is content with having material possessions and success rather than pursuing love and romance. They express that they are satisfied with being a part of the business world and have adapted to their new role within it. The singer seems to have a goal of acquiring wealth and is willing to change their ways to achieve it.
The repetition of "This is not a love song" throughout the song emphasizes that the singer's priorities and focus are not on matters of the heart. They speak of crossing over into enterprise and being inside free enterprise, suggesting that they value their position in the business world more than anything else. The line "I'm changing my ways / Where money applies" reinforces this idea.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of societal expectations and pressures to conform. The mention of television and tunnel vision implies that the singer is aware of how the media and society can influence one's choices and desires. However, they ultimately reject the notion of following traditional patterns of love and instead prioritize financial success.
Overall, This Is Not a Love Song presents a message that challenges the perceived importance of love and relationships in society and instead advocates for the pursuit of financial success and material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not a love song
Despite the title, this is not a song about love or romantic relationships.
Happy to have, not to have not
I am content with what I have, and I don't lament what I lack.
Big business is very wise
Large corporations are intelligent and strategic in their decision-making processes.
I'm crossing over into Enterprise
I am transitioning into the sphere of business and commerce.
I'm adaptable now, I like my new role
I am versatile in my abilities, and I am enjoying my current position.
I'm getting better and better
I am constantly improving and refining my skills.
I have a new goal, I'm changing my ways
I have set a new objective for myself and am modifying my behavior accordingly.
Where money applies, this is not a love song
Money is the primary motivator in my current pursuits, not romance or emotion.
I'm going over to the other side
I am transitioning to a new or different approach or perspective.
That television, behind the curtain
The media and its hidden agendas or influences are being referenced.
Out of the cupboard, you take the first train
You must leave behind old tendencies and habits in order to progress.
Into the big world, are you ready to grab the candle?
Are you prepared to seize your opportunities and take on new challenges?
That tunnel vision
Focusing too narrowly on one goal or perspective can be limiting and counterproductive.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lydon, Keith Levene, Martin Clive Atkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This is not a love song
Happy to have, not to have not
Big business is very wise
I′m crossing over into Enterprize
This is not a love song
I′m adaptable and I like my new role
I′m getting better and better
And I have a new goal
I′m changing my ways where money applies
This is not a love song
I′m going over to the other side
I′m happy to have not to have not
Big business is very wise
I′m inside free enterprise
This is not a love song
not television Behind the curtain out of the cupboard
You take the first train into the big world
are you ready to grab the candle That tunnel vision
This is not a love song (echo)
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
@user-ji7ez7ed1t
still considered as a master piece of the music world
@fannykm7995
❤ Soulmate , I love this song
@yunoh8174
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@user-ko9bh2gk5k
신동욱♡♡♡ 머리띠 하고나온 거 기억난드아.
@user-vn8hg8ml8e
This is not a love song, but i love this song
@niconois
Good taste in music brought me here.
@CrimsonCan
Soulmate made me love this song.
@shivana.78
Voix de la chanteuse très sensuelle, un côté jazzy et punchy tout au long de cet album! ❤
@ragingwarriors6098
I love how this band covers great punk music
@dannylowe7439
Love this version as much as the original!