IMAGO
- Otherwise Lyrics / with translationsWe all have raised our voices
We all have done our crimes
We've been excused of every lie
There's no such thing as perfect
So we could make those plans
Would you have it otherwise
REFRAIN
And on the fulcrum we stand on, we aim for better view
Then you trip over fault lines of which you never knew
Then you start to mail all of the blame
Find it back on your door next day
CHORUS
Like twists and turns in radio plays and movies
Mount the script in your autobiography
Take the hero's place and the hero's name
Manufacture spiels for a stranger's sake
Oh, you bitch for truth
And you damn well know you're fake
We all have minced our words
Even exchanged euphemisms
Then we say we must go for truth
We have an ear for envy
Never a tongue for praise
Can't we have it otherwise
We all have done our crimes
We've been excused of every lie
There's no such thing as perfect
So we could make those plans
Would you have it otherwise
REFRAIN
And on the fulcrum we stand on, we aim for better view
Then you trip over fault lines of which you never knew
Then you start to mail all of the blame
Find it back on your door next day
CHORUS
Like twists and turns in radio plays and movies
Take the hero's place and the hero's name
Manufacture spiels for a stranger's sake
Oh, you bitch for truth
And you damn well know you're fake
We all have minced our words
Even exchanged euphemisms
Then we say we must go for truth
We have an ear for envy
Never a tongue for praise
Can't we have it otherwise
Facts about Otherwise
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Otherwise is written by Mark Nievas.
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It is first released in 2001 as part of Imago's album "Probably Not, But Most Definitely" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 11st track on this album.
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When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the song 'Otherwise' by IMAGO delves into the theme of authenticity and self-deception. The song develops its concept through the use of metaphors which show how people face their faults and choose between their actual nature and their deceptive nature. The lyrics of Otherwise focus on social commentary while showing the singer's internal state and their personal development toward becoming empowered. The song establishes two main concepts which develop its theme through self-deception versus real selfhood and through establishing blame versus taking responsibility and through showing how truth exists in multiple forms. The lyrics contain some mature themes and language that may not be suitable for children under 13, particularly the use of the word 'bitch' which, while not in a sexual context, is a harsher term that typically requires a PG-13 rating. The themes of blame, truth, and self-reflection may also be considered more appropriate for older audiences.
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Otherwise falls under the genre Rock.
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Otherwise song length is 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
Who wrote Otherwise lyrics?
Otherwise is written by Mark Nievas.
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When was Otherwise released?
It is first released in 2001 as part of Imago's album "Probably Not, But Most Definitely" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 11st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Otherwise lyrics?
When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the song 'Otherwise' by IMAGO delves into the theme of authenticity and self-deception. The song develops its concept through the use of metaphors which show how people face their faults and choose between their actual nature and their deceptive nature. The lyrics of Otherwise focus on social commentary while showing the singer's internal state and their personal development toward becoming empowered. The song establishes two main concepts which develop its theme through self-deception versus real selfhood and through establishing blame versus taking responsibility and through showing how truth exists in multiple forms. The lyrics contain some mature themes and language that may not be suitable for children under 13, particularly the use of the word 'bitch' which, while not in a sexual context, is a harsher term that typically requires a PG-13 rating. The themes of blame, truth, and self-reflection may also be considered more appropriate for older audiences.
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Which genre is Otherwise?
Otherwise falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Otherwise?
Otherwise song length is 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Mark Nievas
Record Label(s): 2002 Viva
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