There are other artists with the same name
2) Yannick Kilian Chavanne, aka Yak, was the leader of the band Glowing Shade from Geneva (Switzerland). He recorded on his own an album titled 'In a Dim Ringing', in 2002, which sounds quite like experimental and minimalist alternative rock. He never performed it on stage.
3) YAK is an experimental hardcore band from Italy
4) The progressive rock band YAK from the UK were formed in 1982.
Proggers YAK have released 4 albums to date, the most successful being "Journey of the Yak" released in Nov 2008 - Steve Hackett recently described the album as "beautiful music".
All 4 YAK CD's are sold to raise funds for Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary which is in Essex - see www.towerhillstables.com
The music of YAK is instrumental and reviewers often cite Camel & Genesis as reference points.
5) Surrey-based Producer and DJ, previously from Sheffield. Resident DJ for Pretty Pretty Good. Pretty Pretty Good / Circular Jaw/ Tessier-Ashpool/ Version/ Brotherhood Soundsystem/ Black Beacon Sound/ Le Chatroom
Blinded By The Lies
Yak Lyrics
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but now you can't complain but all you do is complain
and you're moving out to higher ground
where all the stars hang out and all the money's found
Were you blinded by the lies
Were you blinded by the lies
Were you looking for some fame like a moth to the flame
Well you can't sit still
And you're climbing a wall
But you know that you can't complain but all I do is complain
Cause I'm broke and that's no joke
Left looking at the silverscreen
When you're born with the silver spoon
Were you blinded by the lies
Were you blinded by the lies
Were you looking for some fame like a moth to the flame
Were you blinded by the lights big city lights, bright lights big big big whoooo
You know what they said
kickin em in the face, kickin ya when ya down
Were you blinded by the lies
were you blinded by the lies
were you looking for some fame like a moth to the flame
were you blinded by the lights big city lights, bright lights big city lights
Were you blinded by the lie
Were you blinded by the light
Were you blinded by the lie
Were you blinded by the lights lights lights (take it home now)
In Yak's song "Blinded By The Lies," the lyrics reflect on the disillusionment and dissatisfaction felt by those who have had everything they ever wanted, but still feel unfulfilled. The lyrics suggest that the pursuit of wealth and fame can lead one to be blinded by the false promises of the big city lights. The song questions if the desire for fame is like a moth drawn to flame, a destructive force one is powerless to resist.
The song highlights the idea of complaining and the frustration that comes with feeling stuck in a rut. The lyrics suggest that even those born with a silver spoon can experience dissatisfaction at different stages of life. However, the lyrics do not offer a concrete solution but rather posits a question, "Were you blinded by the lies?" that invites introspection and self-reflection.
Overall, the interpretation of the lyrics shows that Yak's "Blinded by The Lies" is a commentary on the negative effects of the pursuit of wealth and fame on the human psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
You say your life's just a drag cause everything you ever wanted you had
You claim that your life is boring because you've already got everything you were looking for.
but now you can't complain but all you do is complain
Even though you have no right to complain, you keep doing so repeatedly.
and you're moving out to higher ground
You're looking to move forward and seek better opportunities.
where all the stars hang out and all the money's found
You think that glamorous destinations are the perfect place for achieving success and finding money.
Were you blinded by the lies
Were you misled by false promises?
Were you looking for some fame like a moth to the flame
Did you crave publicity like a moth is attracted to light?
Were you blinded by the lights big city lights, bright lights big city
Did the bright lights of the city deceive you?
Well you can't sit still
You find it difficult to remain still or idle.
And you're climbing a wall
You're facing a challenge that seems insurmountable.
Cause I'm broke and that's no joke
I'm penniless, which isn't funny.
Left looking at the silverscreen
All I can do is watch the world through the screen of my television.
When you're born with the silver spoon
Even though I was born with a privileged background, I'm now in a state of want.
You know what they said
You are aware of what they said.
kickin em in the face, kickin ya when ya down
They knocked you down and stepped on you when you were vulnerable.
Were you blinded by the light
Were you misled by the bright light?
Were you blinded by the lie
Were you deceived by a falsehood?
Were you blinded by the lights lights lights (take it home now)
Did the lights deceive you in a repetitive manner?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW GORDON JONES, ELLIOT SCOTT RAWSON, OLIVER HENRY BURSLEM, VINCENT DAVIES
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