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Marx And Engels
Belle & Sebastian
There's misery in all I hear and see
From the people on TV
After their tea when life begins again
They'll be happier than me
There are a thousand meals being made on Saturday
From the view I saw today
I took a bet inside the launderette
With a girl from Wallasey
She spoke in dialect I could not understand
But one thing she made clear
There was no coming on to her
There was no way
[Instrumental]
There's misery in all I hear and see
From the people on TV
After their tea when life begins again
They'll be happier than me
There are a thousand meals being made on Saturday
From the view I saw today
I took a bet inside the launderette
With a girl from Wallasey
She spoke in dialect I could not understand
But one thing she made clear
There was no coming on to her
There was no way
That she could respect
If it couldn't see
That the girl just wants to be
Left alone with Marx and Engels for a while
She's writing in the style
Of any riot girl
"The bourgeoisie, historically, has played a revolutionary part to all feudal, idyllic relationships.
It has resolved personal worth and in place of freedom is exploitation for profit alone.
There is a spectre of the past in my bold assertion.
We could learn much from the past."
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
The song 'Marx and Engels' by Belle & Sebastian touches on themes of romance, intellectualism, and reflection on the complexities of modern relationships. The title refers to Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, famous for their works on socialism and communism, suggesting a philosophical undertone. The lyrics weave together personal anecdotes and broader social commentaries, creating a layered narrative. A particularly poignant moment is when the song references the struggle between personal desires and societal expectations, highlighting the difficulty of navigating love and identity in a contemporary setting.
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