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James Mcmurtry Painting By Numbers Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 6.67/10 [3 votes]Album: Too Long In the Wasteland / Original Release Date: 1989Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 47 sec
JAMES MCMURTRY
- Painting By Numbers Lyrics / with translationsThe gates of the schoolyard
are padlocked and chained
to keep all the children in out of the rain
the art teacher's preaching
the virtues of pastel shades
you pay no attention but it won't hurt your grades
'cause you're painting by numbers
connecting the dots
they don't have to tell you
you don't call the shots
you jump when they say jump
and you don't ask how high
'cause painting by numbers they know you'll get by
painting by numbers they know you'll get by
you take a position
in the old man's firm
he signs all the papers
you agree to the terms
they ley you run errands
and you don't get days off
you take off the garbage and hope it pays off
'cause you're painting by numbers
connecting the dots
you work from neck down
you might be in grad school
up ut M.I.T.
you might be down in the canal zone
being all that you can be
you might get to thinking you're ahead of the game
but when you break it all down
it all comes out the same
'cause you're painting by numbers
connecting the dots
you work from neck down
are padlocked and chained
to keep all the children in out of the rain
the art teacher's preaching
the virtues of pastel shades
you pay no attention but it won't hurt your grades
'cause you're painting by numbers
connecting the dots
they don't have to tell you
you don't call the shots
you jump when they say jump
and you don't ask how high
'cause painting by numbers they know you'll get by
painting by numbers they know you'll get by
you take a position
in the old man's firm
he signs all the papers
they ley you run errands
and you don't get days off
you take off the garbage and hope it pays off
'cause you're painting by numbers
connecting the dots
you work from neck down
you might be in grad school
up ut M.I.T.
you might be down in the canal zone
being all that you can be
you might get to thinking you're ahead of the game
but when you break it all down
it all comes out the same
'cause you're painting by numbers
connecting the dots
you work from neck down
Facts about Painting By Numbers
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Painting By Numbers is written by James Mc Murtry.
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It is first released in 1989 as part of James Mcmurtry's album "Too Long In the Wasteland" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the track 'Painting By Numbers' composed by James McMurtry expresses the concept of conformity and adhering to a prescribed life course through 'painting by numbers' and 'connecting the dots.' It brings out the feeling of being a puppet and caged, where people are required to be silent and obedient, finally becoming a part of the big ongoing cycle of routine and no freedom. Painting by numbers lyrics mainly focus on social commentary, reflection, angst, empowerment, and hope. Simultaneously, the song brings forth the idea of conformity and obedience, lack of control, and life's monotony. The lyrics do not include any themes, language, nudity, sex, violence, or anything else that would be considered objectionable by parents. The material is appropriate for every age group.
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Painting By Numbers falls under the genre Rock.
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Painting By Numbers song length is 4 minutes and 47 seconds.
Who wrote Painting By Numbers lyrics?
Painting By Numbers is written by James Mc Murtry.
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When was Painting By Numbers released?
It is first released in 1989 as part of James Mcmurtry's album "Too Long In the Wasteland" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Painting By Numbers lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the track 'Painting By Numbers' composed by James McMurtry expresses the concept of conformity and adhering to a prescribed life course through 'painting by numbers' and 'connecting the dots.' It brings out the feeling of being a puppet and caged, where people are required to be silent and obedient, finally becoming a part of the big ongoing cycle of routine and no freedom. Painting by numbers lyrics mainly focus on social commentary, reflection, angst, empowerment, and hope. Simultaneously, the song brings forth the idea of conformity and obedience, lack of control, and life's monotony. The lyrics do not include any themes, language, nudity, sex, violence, or anything else that would be considered objectionable by parents. The material is appropriate for every age group.
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Which genre is Painting By Numbers?
Painting By Numbers falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Painting By Numbers?
Painting By Numbers song length is 4 minutes and 47 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): James Mc Murtry
Record Label(s): 1989 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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