SEMISONIC
- The Prize Lyrics / with translationsThe night of a thousand verses
One thousand friends said have you heard
What we expected
We are all working late and
Waiting to win a prize we don't deserve
And live to collect it
Can't you see I'm weary
Maybe this news can wait
The night of a thousand verses
One thousand strivers strain to hear
A voice that's left us
And the magazines still have to sell us
Twelve mastergeniuses a year
It's all so shameless
Can't you see I'm weary
Maybe this news can wait
Can't you see I'm blurry
Maybe this news can wait
Maybe there was a message in it
I don't know where you hid it
Maybe there was a piece that will fit
I don't know where to fit it
Tell me what kind of prize can you get
Where you don't want to win it?
Can't you see I'm weary
Maybe this news can wait
Can't you see I'm blurry
Maybe this blues can wait.
One thousand friends said have you heard
What we expected
We are all working late and
Waiting to win a prize we don't deserve
And live to collect it
Can't you see I'm weary
Maybe this news can wait
The night of a thousand verses
One thousand strivers strain to hear
A voice that's left us
And the magazines still have to sell us
Twelve mastergeniuses a year
It's all so shameless
Maybe this news can wait
Can't you see I'm blurry
Maybe this news can wait
Maybe there was a message in it
I don't know where you hid it
Maybe there was a piece that will fit
I don't know where to fit it
Tell me what kind of prize can you get
Where you don't want to win it?
Can't you see I'm weary
Maybe this news can wait
Can't you see I'm blurry
Maybe this blues can wait.
Facts about The Prize
✔️
The Prize is written by Daniel Dodd Wilson.
✔️
It is first released on April 09, 1996 as part of Semisonic's album "Great Divide" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
✔️
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Prize' by Semisonic reflects on the pressures of society to constantly strive for success and recognition, even when feeling weary and disconnected from the process. The lyrics reveal a feeling of disappointment that extends to the way people view achievements which they consider important yet people should recognize as shallow. The prize lyrics mostly emphasizes social commentary, reflection, angst, despair and solitude. The song presents two main themes which include the experience of physical exhaustion and the search for deeper understanding through success and life purpose discovery. The lyrics do not contain any explicit language, adult themes, or violence. The content presents no inappropriate material for children because it shows characters who experience exhaustion while thinking about their situation.
✔️
The Prize falls under the genre Rock.
✔️
The Prize song length is 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
Who wrote The Prize lyrics?
The Prize is written by Daniel Dodd Wilson.
✔️
When was The Prize released?
It is first released on April 09, 1996 as part of Semisonic's album "Great Divide" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind The Prize lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Prize' by Semisonic reflects on the pressures of society to constantly strive for success and recognition, even when feeling weary and disconnected from the process. The lyrics reveal a feeling of disappointment that extends to the way people view achievements which they consider important yet people should recognize as shallow. The prize lyrics mostly emphasizes social commentary, reflection, angst, despair and solitude. The song presents two main themes which include the experience of physical exhaustion and the search for deeper understanding through success and life purpose discovery. The lyrics do not contain any explicit language, adult themes, or violence. The content presents no inappropriate material for children because it shows characters who experience exhaustion while thinking about their situation.
✔️
Which genre is The Prize?
The Prize falls under the genre Rock.
✔️
How long is the song The Prize?
The Prize song length is 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
Hottest Lyrics with Videos
424326d0704239b92a1c6009d48d072f
Songwriter(s): Daniel Dodd WilsonRecord Label(s): 1996 UMG Recordings, Inc
Meaning to "The Prize" song lyrics
The Prize
Semisonic
Semisonic
