Praise
Unraveling Suspicion: The Proclaimers' Reflections on Praise
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Praise from anywhere doesn't make
Praise from any source does not bring delight to me.
Me feel delicious
The praise doesn't make me feel wonderful or enjoyable.
It just makes me feel suspicious every time
Instead, it arouses suspicion within me every time.
Praise from over there
Praise received from a distant place or perspective.
Now has given me the insight
Now provides me with understanding or perception.
That I'm not doing my job right anymore
Realization that I am no longer performing my job effectively.
I could do anything, I could undermine
I have the capability to do anything, including undermining.
Or just do anything, just to pass the time
Or engaging in activities just to pass the time.
Go search for harmony
Considering the search for harmony in life.
'cause the best stuff still divides
The best things often create divisions.
It doesn't need everybody on it's side
Quality doesn't require universal approval.
Praise from over there
Praise received from a distant place should be amusing.
Well I should find it amusing
Especially considering the things I'm mistreating in my music.
From the things that I'm
Reflecting on praise from a distance and its impact on me.
Abusing with my song, yeah
Praise from over there
Praise from a distant source won't make me overly cheerful.
I won't come over all cheery
Expressing myself more clearly, without false enthusiasm.
I'll just express myself more
Committing to clearer expression of thoughts and feelings.
Clearly from now on
Not desiring excessive praise for my musical compositions.
I don't need that all upon my chords
Avoiding unnecessary approval for my musical creations.
Praise is there and dogs, and dogs
Mention of praise alongside the presence of dogs.
Praise from anywhere doesn't make
Reiteration that praise from any source doesn't bring delight.
Me feel delicious
The praise doesn't make the person feel pleasurable.
It just makes me feel suspicious every time
Instead, it consistently arouses suspicion within.
Yeah praise from over there
Praise received from a distant perspective or place.
Now has given me the insight
Now provides insight into the inadequacy of one's performance.
That I'm not doing my job right anymore
Realization that the person is not effectively fulfilling their role.
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