Listen Like Thieves Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Ady8080 

Cover art for Listen Like Thieves lyrics by INXS

I agree that this is likely about atheism given the "down on your knees" reference. It's about looking for the answers for your problems or some guidance on where to go in life when "you are all you need", "it's all in your hands", "do it for yourself".

I think the "on the talk back show. On the radio, at the local bar" lines are basically just saying everywhere you go people are looking for answers and commonly asking our to a god.

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