So Misled
Deciphering Duran Duran's Enigmatic Tale: Unraveling 'So Misled' Meaning
Lyrics
I I I I so misled
The speaker expresses being misled and repeats the feeling.
In the summer of London life gold she said was a month before I realized sold instead
In the summer of London life, someone mentioned gold, but later, the speaker realized it was sold instead of genuine.
Hey it's such an awful choice don't break my back
There's a difficult decision ahead, and the speaker asks not to be hurt emotionally.
Take it easy now you weeping boy don't want to feel the crack
A plea to take it easy and not cause emotional pain, using the metaphor of breaking the speaker's back.
Bust my head to say you lose it now my body's gotta use it
The speaker worked hard to express feelings, and now that the opportunity is lost, the body must cope with it.
I I I should not be so misled I I I should not be so misled
Reiteration of the idea that the speaker should not be misled, emphasizing the importance of avoiding deception.
Saw an advert in a magazine safe it said
The speaker saw an advertisement in a magazine that claimed safety and satisfaction guaranteed.
With the satisfaction guaranteed to cool your head
The advertised product is meant to cool one's head, possibly offering a solution to problems.
I can't see the solution to this state of confusion
The speaker is unable to find a solution to the confusion and challenges mentioned earlier.
I I I should not be so misled I I I should not be so misled
Repetition of the idea that the speaker should not be misled, reinforcing the cautionary tone.
I I I should not be so misled I I I should not be so misled
Continuation of the repetition, emphasizing the importance of avoiding deception.
So misled, so so misled okay take it away
The speaker reiterates being misled, suggesting a realization or acknowledgment of a mistake.
Do do do do do do do la la la la la la
Non-lexical vocables expressing a musical interlude or bridge in the song.
Do do do do do do do la la la la la la
-In the summer (Do do do do do do do) of the london life (la la la la la la)
Repetition of the idea of the summer of London life, adding a musical and rhythmic element.
(Was a month do) before i realized (la la la la la la)
Repetition of the realization that something was sold, possibly indicating regret or disappointment.
I gotta say (do do do do do do do)
The speaker affirms that they made a mistake or misjudgment.
I made you baby sold (la la la la la la) it said
A reference to selling something, possibly metaphorical, and a repetition of the satisfaction guarantee.
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