They Say
Unveiling the Industry's Secrets: Decoding Heart Tide's 'They Say' Message
Lyrics
Got to write some songs that have no metaphors
Expressing the need for straightforward songwriting without metaphors.
Like I sold my soul when I got a Trojan horse
Comparing a compromising situation to selling one's soul through a Trojan horse.
I can dream it, I can reach it
Belief in the ability to dream and achieve goals in a world full of opportunities.
This whole world is full of open doors
Emphasizing the abundance of opportunities in the world.
You need to write simple lyrics
Advocating for simple lyrics that are easily understandable.
People need to understand
Highlighting the importance of creating music that resonates with people.
We need the dollar signs
Emphasizing the commercial value of songs by mentioning the need for financial success.
Happy sells more than sad
Suggesting that happy songs are more commercially successful than sad ones.
Care about the beat
Encouraging focus on the rhythm and musicality rather than complex arrangements.
Not the arrangement
Downplaying the importance of song arrangement in favor of beats.
We need all the fame
Expressing the desire for fame in the music industry.
Need to know what you meant
Stressing the importance of clear communication of the artist's intentions.
What they say is
Introducing the recurring theme of societal expectations and opinions.
You need a guest that makes you sound great
Suggesting the importance of featuring a guest artist to enhance one's music.
You need a team of writers if you want plays
Encouraging collaboration with a team of writers for greater success.
We just want to help you with pretty little lies
Acknowledging the use of falsehoods to present a polished image.
So you can't see the devil in disguise
Warning about deception, comparing it to a disguised devil.
It's what they say
Reiterating the influence of societal opinions and expectations.
It's what they say
-It's what they say
-It's what they say
-But that's what they all say
Expressing skepticism or doubt about the validity of common sayings.
Got to take a breath before I get choked out
Feeling the need to pause and reflect before succumbing to external pressures.
Learn a few chords and just make a funny sound
Suggesting the simplicity of learning music with a touch of humor.
Don't you want a boat with golden interior?
Presenting materialistic desires, like a boat with golden interior, as temptations.
Don't you want what we want you to have?
Questioning if the artist truly wants what others dictate they should have.
You need to write simple lyrics
Repeating the importance of simplicity, financial success, beats, and fame in songwriting.
People need to understand
-We need the dollar signs
-Happy sells more than sad
-Care about the beat
-Not the arrangement
-We need all the fame
-Need to know what you meant
-What they say is
Reiterating the influence of societal opinions and expectations.
You need a guest that makes you sound great
Reemphasizing the impact of outside voices on artists.
You need a team of writers if you want plays
-We just want to help you with pretty little lies
-So you can't see the devil in disguise
-It's what they say
-It's what they say
-It's what they say
-It's what they say
-But that's what they all say
Reiterating skepticism or doubt about common sayings.
If you want it, you can have it
Asserting the individual's agency to pursue their desires if truly wanted.
If you want it, you can have it
-If you want it, you can have it
-If you want it, you can have it
-What they say is
Repeating the impact of societal expectations and expressing skepticism.
You need a guest that makes you sound great
-You need a team of writers if you want plays
-We just want to help you with pretty little lies
-So you can't see the devil in disguise
-It's what they say
-It's what they say
-It's what they say
-It's what they say
-But that's what they all say
-La-da-da-da-daa-da-da-daa
Ending with vocalized sounds, possibly indicating frustration or resignation.
La-da-da-da-daa-da-daa
-La-da-da-da-daa-da-da-daa
-Da-daa-da-daa-da-daa-da-daa
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