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Oingo Boingo Not My Slave Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.11/10 [18 votes]Album: Boi-Ngo / Original Release Date: 1987Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 42 sec
OINGO BOINGO
- Not My Slave Lyrics / with translationsWith sadness in my heart and joy in my mind
I thought about the ghost that we left behind.
With everyone around telling us what to do
With deafening sound whisper "I love you."
The fire in your eyes-- may it never go out.
The sweetness of your tears make it feel like night.
I see no escape from the roles we always play
What do we have to prove on this judgement day
You're missing the whole point-- you're not my little pet
Don't throw away your life-- The games not over yet
I do not own your soul--don't want you in a cage
I only want your heart to find a special place
You're mine now But you're not my sister
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine But you're not my child
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine now But you're not my slave
With sadness in my heart and clounds in my head
I thought about us both and the lives we led.
The pages on a book and pictures on a screen
We shape ourselves like clay from someone else's dream.
One second you are cast just like stones at my feet
But I am not a king please don't worship me.
With everyone around telling us what to do
With deafening sound whisper "I love you."
You're missing the whole point-- you're not my little pet
Don't throw away your life-- The games not over yet
I do not own your soul--don't want you in a cage
I only want your heart to find a special place
You're mine now But you're not my sister
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine But you're not my child
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine But you're not my sister
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine But you're not my child
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine now But you're not my slave
I thought about the ghost that we left behind.
With everyone around telling us what to do
With deafening sound whisper "I love you."
The fire in your eyes-- may it never go out.
The sweetness of your tears make it feel like night.
I see no escape from the roles we always play
What do we have to prove on this judgement day
You're missing the whole point-- you're not my little pet
Don't throw away your life-- The games not over yet
I do not own your soul--don't want you in a cage
I only want your heart to find a special place
You're mine now But you're not my sister
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine But you're not my child
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine now But you're not my slave
With sadness in my heart and clounds in my head
I thought about us both and the lives we led.
The pages on a book and pictures on a screen
One second you are cast just like stones at my feet
But I am not a king please don't worship me.
With everyone around telling us what to do
With deafening sound whisper "I love you."
You're missing the whole point-- you're not my little pet
Don't throw away your life-- The games not over yet
I do not own your soul--don't want you in a cage
I only want your heart to find a special place
You're mine now But you're not my sister
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine But you're not my child
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine But you're not my sister
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine But you're not my child
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine now But you're not my slave
You're mine now But you're not my slave
Facts about Not My Slave
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Not My Slave is written by Danny Elfman.
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It is first released in 1987 as part of Oingo Boingo's album "Boi-Ngo" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we think about the deeper meaning of the song, Oingo Boingo's 'Not My Slave' is a song that discusses the concept of ownership in relationships and the metaphor of 'I have you now, but you are not my slave' to highlight mutual respect along with the need for individuality. The lyrics of not my slave deal mostly with the themes of reflection, empowerment, freedom, love, and angst. In a way, the song also highlights the need for individuality and freedom, genuine love and connection, external pressures and societal expectations, self-identity and personal growth. Control and freedom are among the lyrics' themes that are rather complex for younger listeners to grasp. The constant repetition of 'you're not my slave' implies a conversation on the topic of autonomy in relationships which can eventually lead to an issue with mature themes. Furthermore, the emotional and somewhat severe language may not be appropriate for anyone younger than the designated age group, thus, the PG rating.
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Not My Slave falls under the genre Rock.
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Not My Slave song length is 4 minutes and 42 seconds.
Who wrote Not My Slave lyrics?
Not My Slave is written by Danny Elfman.
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When was Not My Slave released?
It is first released in 1987 as part of Oingo Boingo's album "Boi-Ngo" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Not My Slave lyrics?
When we think about the deeper meaning of the song, Oingo Boingo's 'Not My Slave' is a song that discusses the concept of ownership in relationships and the metaphor of 'I have you now, but you are not my slave' to highlight mutual respect along with the need for individuality. The lyrics of not my slave deal mostly with the themes of reflection, empowerment, freedom, love, and angst. In a way, the song also highlights the need for individuality and freedom, genuine love and connection, external pressures and societal expectations, self-identity and personal growth. Control and freedom are among the lyrics' themes that are rather complex for younger listeners to grasp. The constant repetition of 'you're not my slave' implies a conversation on the topic of autonomy in relationships which can eventually lead to an issue with mature themes. Furthermore, the emotional and somewhat severe language may not be appropriate for anyone younger than the designated age group, thus, the PG rating.
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Which genre is Not My Slave?
Not My Slave falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Not My Slave?
Not My Slave song length is 4 minutes and 42 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Danny Elfman
Record Label(s): 1987 UMG Recordings, Inc
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