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Meaning of Listen Up? Aug 15, 2023 15:53:50 GMT -5

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Post by matt on Aug 15, 2023 15:53:50 GMT -5

Aug 15, 2023 3:17:54 GMT -5 fabulousbakers said:

I always thought it was another atheist themed song, albeit it not quite as direct or obvious as CARRY US ALL.

I don't deny that's a thought that runs through his mind with those lyrics, but he'd never explicitly write a song centred around atheism. Think Noel would gag at the thought of being seen as some preachy protest singer.

It's all about universal emotions and sentiments, the defiance and self belief that brings you through rather than the idea of fate. The atheistic line is just something that drives that defiance.

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Meaning of Listen Up? Aug 16, 2023 12:27:05 GMT -5 via mobile fabulousbakers likes this

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Post by themanwholivesinhell on Aug 16, 2023 12:27:05 GMT -5

Like a lot of Noel’s songs its open to interpretation. But i always saw it as being about gaining independence and freedom in life. The verse sets up how youve always got someone in life controlling or blaming you.

And one fine day, “you’ll leave [them] all behind” to gain control of your life. You know some of your life has passed, hence “it wouldnt be so bad if [you] had more time”. But still, youll move on “down the river” to find a better life. And if it means being alone, you dont care as you “dont mind being on [your] own”.

How its always come across to me.

"you need to find out, 'cause no-one's gonna tell you what i'm on about"

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Meaning of Listen Up? (Read 15,473 times)

Post by matt on Aug 15, 2023 15:53:50 GMT -5

Post by fabulousbakers on Aug 15, 2023 17:00:40 GMT -5

Post by themanwholivesinhell on Aug 16, 2023 12:27:05 GMT -5

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