Major Minus

Navigating the Surveillance: Coldplay's 'Major Minus' Meaning
Be the first to rate this song

Lyrics

They got one eye watching you

There is constant surveillance, someone is observing you with vigilance.

One eye on what you do

The observer is closely monitoring your actions.

So be careful who it is you're talking to

Caution is advised in choosing who you communicate with.

They got one eye watching you

Continued emphasis on surveillance, reinforcing the theme of being watched.

One eye on what you do

Reiteration of the observer's focus on your activities.

So be careful what it is you're trying to do

Warning to be mindful of your intentions and actions.


And be careful when you're walking in the view

Cautionary advice when moving within the observer's sight.

Just be careful when you're walking in the view

Repetition of caution when being visible to the watcher.


Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Expressive sounds, possibly indicating a mood or atmosphere.

Got one eye on the road and one on you

The observer is dividing attention between your actions and the road.

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Repetition of expressive sounds, maintaining a certain emotional tone.

Got one eye on the road and one on

The observer is still divided between your actions and the road.


They got one eye watching you

Reiteration of the constant surveillance theme.

And one eye on what you do

Emphasis on the watcher's attention to your actions.

So be careful 'cause nothing they say is true

Caution about the lack of truth in what the observer may say.

D-don't believe a word, it's us against the world

Encouragement not to believe the observer; emphasizing unity against external influence.

And we just got to turn up to be heard

Advocating for collective effort to be noticed and heard.


Hear the crocodiles ticking 'round the world

Imagery of ticking crocodiles symbolizing hidden dangers worldwide.

Hear those crocodiles ticking, they go ticking 'round the world

Repetition of the crocodile imagery, reinforcing the idea of global threats.


Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Continuation of the expressive sounds, maintaining an emotional atmosphere.

Got one eye on the road and one on you

The observer is still divided in attention between your actions and the road.

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Repetition of expressive sounds, sustaining the emotional tone.

Got one eye on the road and

Continuation of the observer's divided attention.

You could hear them climbing the stairs

Introduction of auditory elements, possibly indicating a looming threat.

I got my right side fighting while

Conflict portrayed between the right side (fighting) and the left side (hiding).

My left hides under the chairs

The left side seeks refuge under the chairs, emphasizing vulnerability.


Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Repetition of expressive sounds, maintaining the emotional ambiance.

Got one eye on the road and one on you

Observer's attention remains divided between your actions and the road.

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Repetition of expressive sounds, preserving the emotional context.

Got one eye on the road and one on you

Continued division of attention by the observer between your actions and the road.

Similar Songs

Comment