Story Behind The Song
After a conflictual situation, we always wish we had been smarter and come up with the right réparti. Somtimes we wish people weren't so gullible to let themselves get trapped in situations where they don't belong.
Song Description
Dceptively tense electro sounding rock song. Very dense.
| Song Length |
5:17 |
Genre |
Rock - Modern, Electronic - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Distressed, Irritated |
Subject |
General, Change |
| Similar Artists |
David Bowie, Midnight Oil |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The man was lying thru his teeth
While we listened blindly at his feet
I know we wish that we could be
Just a little bit smarter
He said he was a friend of a friend
Well he said it over and over again
I know we wish that we could be
Just a little bit smarter
Well I put two fingers in his nose
To squeeze out the truth and open the doors
I know we wish that we could be
Just a little bit smarter
Come down here, water my flower bed
Give me food for thought, feed me oysters
What?s between my ears doesn?t fill up my head
Give me time to think about being a little smarter
We swallowed his words and gave up the dollars
Now we?re stuck with the leash and the second-hand collar
I know we wish that we could be
Just a little bit smarter
When the noose tightens ?round our throat
We don?t say a word, we don?t dare choke
I know we wish that we could be
Just a little bit smarter