The Lives They Wish They Had
The Lives They Wish They Had

Slaves - The Lives They Wish They Had Lyrics

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The Lives They Wish They Had Music Video

The Lives They Wish They Had Lyrics

Oi
What are you doing?
Nobody, I repeat, nobody gets to shit

The lives they wish they had
The lives they wish they had
The lives they wish they had
The lives they wish they had

Poolside-poses, but don't fall in
You'll remove the glow from your otherwise pasty skin
An HD self-portrait, sucking on a cigar
Leaning on the bonnet of your rented motor car
Stamped on your forehead: "approach with caution"
I have grown my muscles to an intimidating proportion
And I'm not done yet, nah watch this space
By the time I'm finished, the whole damn world will know this fucking face

The lives they wish they had
(Taking pictures of)
The lives they wish they had
(Dreaming sweetly of)
The lives they wish they had
(They're never happy with)
The lives they wish they had

Monday morning and your eyes are glazed
The weekend-warrior come weekday-slave
Fabrications about your past
And self-made titles, the kind that just don't last
So what exactly were you trying to say
When you put your latest purchases on public display?
Is it praise you're after? Or is it something more?
Like a desperate need for acceptance that you just can't ignore

The lives they wish they had
(Taking pictures of)
The lives they wish they had
(Dreaming sweetly of)
The lives they wish they had
(They're never happy with)
The lives they wish they had

Popularity
Online currency
Insularity
Everybody follow me
In the iron age of darkness everyone's a fucking artist
Everyone has got something to say
Slaves
Slaves
Slaves

Writer(s): Lawrence William Vincent, Isaac Llewellyn Holman
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'The Lives They Wish They Had'?

    The lyrics for 'The Lives They Wish They Had' were written by Lawrence William Vincent and Isaac Llewellyn Holman.

  2. What is the main theme of 'The Lives They Wish They Had' by Slaves?

    The main theme of 'The Lives They Wish They Had' by Slaves revolves around the emptiness and superficiality of modern life, particularly focusing on how people portray idealized versions of themselves online.

  3. Which band performed 'The Lives They Wish They Had'?

    The song 'The Lives They Wish They Had' was performed by the British punk band Slaves.

  4. Are there any notable musical elements in 'The Lives They Wish They Had'?

    The song 'The Lives They Wish They Had' by Slaves features a gritty, raw punk sound characterized by aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, which is typical of the band's general style.

  5. Does 'The Lives They Wish They Had' by Slaves address social media?

    Yes, 'The Lives They Wish They Had' by Slaves addresses social media by critiquing the way people showcase idealized lives and seek validation through online platforms.

  6. What is a recurring line in the chorus of 'The Lives They Wish They Had'?

    A recurring line in the chorus of 'The Lives They Wish They Had' is 'The lives they wish they had,' which is repeated multiple times to emphasize the theme.

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