This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Oi linda
Bella che fa?
Bonita, bonita que tal?
But belle
Je ne comprend pas français
So you'll have to speak to me
Some other way
Bella che fa?
Bonita, bonita que tal?
But belle
Je ne comprend pas français
So you'll have to speak to me
Some other way
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I speak fluently in two of the three languages and am learning the other two right now.
So heres the translation
Oi lienda (Portuguese) (this is actually spelled wrong. It should be "Oi linda" Hey pretty girl
Bella che fa? (italian) Pretty girl, how's it going? (che is pronounced "kay" whereas ce would be pronounced "chay"...its weird i know)
Bonita, bonita que tal? (spanish) Pretty girl, pretty girl whats up?
But belle (french) but pretty girl
Je ne comprend pas francais (french) I dont understand french
So you�ll have to speak to me Some other way
to recap: Hey pretty girl (in portuguese) Pretty girl, how's it going? (in italian) Pretty girl, pretty girl whats up? (in spanish) But pretty girl (in french ((well, But is in english)) I dont speak french (in french) So you'll have to speak to me Some other way
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this is my take on it .. Jack sings hey how are you in the 4 romance languages Italian, Spanish, Portugese and French and then he ends in english saying you'll have to speak to me another way ... maybe what he's trying to say is that he's this ordinary guy and he doesnt know how to do romance, for me the song's simple and plain and i think thats what jacks saying about himself and his love, no grand gestures just the truth.
I had no idea what the words meant. All i knew is that it made me think of this girl I have a huge crush on. Now that I know it means, "hey beautiful" it all makes since because she is the most beautiful girl ever! She actually introduced me to Jack's music - It's crazy how his music just grabs you and takes you into another world. I want this song to be playing when I kiss her for the first time. Well, She is taken at the moment so everybody wish me luck -- maybe i will have my chance to kiss her someday??
It does not matter that this was about 4 years ago when you wrote this. I hope you got what you wanted.<br /> <br /> <br />
It does not matter that this was about 4 years ago when you wrote this. I hope you got what you wanted.<br /> <br /> <br />
Dude fuck Bluw man don't let anyone give you crap or say you cant be the one you love. I think of this girl too when I listen to this song. I also have my dog that I love and her name is Belle. So I sing this song to her everynight before she goes to bed. I know it's been like 5 years but I hope things worked out for the best and let me know if you ended up getting with you crush:)
keep us posted, yeah?
@dreamer5 We're now here, almost 13 years later. WHAT HAPPENED??
He actually sings in several different languages. The first two lines are Italian, meaning "Hey beautiful/ Beautiful wuts up"...then in Spanish "Beautiful, Beautiful wuts up"...then in French "I don't understand French"...then English
I recently saw Jack in San Francisco, and at the show he translated it as "Hey beautiful, hey beautiful, hey beautiful, I don't know french."
lol i jus bought the cd yesterday, and this song caught my eye (the tital) so i went to look at the lyrics...haha love it. hey beautiful....i cant speek french, so talk to me in a different language please?
this song is funny. i mean its cute but its funny to hear jack sing in other languages...
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This song totally rips off "Michelle" by the Beatles. Probably not unpurpose though.
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jacks wife kim speaks some french i think. he wrote this song as a little joke to his wife...something silly and personal. i love it