More

Album: On Sunset (2020)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Here, Paul Weller takes a swipe at materialism.

    The more we get, the more we lose
    When all is "more," it's more we choose


    Weller explained to Mojo magazine that his warning against acquisitiveness is aimed not just at societies generally. "More stuff doesn't make people happy," he noted. "Sadly it's kind of a comment on me and my family and all. We lead a very privileged, very lucky lifestyle and it doesn't always make the people around me happy."
  • The two lines of French are courtesy of Julie Gros of Le SuperHomard. They translate as:

    Do we have to go all the way?
    Even if I control everything?


    Asked by Rolling Stone about the significance of the French lyrics, Weller replied: "When I did my vocal I was thinking it would be great if we could have a few lines of the song in French. I have no idea why I thought that. I thought it would sound musically good. There was no other significance."
  • This features electric and acoustic guitar by Josh McClorey of Irish rockers The Strypes.
  • Paul Weller and co-producer Stan Kybert built this seven-minute epic from the Modfather's basic demo. "It all started with a little guitar riff on his phone," Kybert told Uncut magazine, "which survived the entire process, so on the finished version it's still in there."

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

David Bowie Lyrics Quiz

David Bowie Lyrics QuizMusic Quiz

How well do you know your David Bowie lyrics? Take this quiz to find out.

Ralph Casale  - Session Pro

Ralph Casale - Session ProSongwriter Interviews

A top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock."

Chris Fehn of Slipknot

Chris Fehn of SlipknotSongwriter Interviews

A drummer for one of the most successful metal bands of the last decade, Chris talks about what it's like writing and performing with Slipknot. Metal-neck is a factor.

Marvin Gaye

Marvin GayeFact or Fiction

Did Marvin try out with the Detroit Lions? Did he fake crazy to get out of military service? And what about the cross-dressing?

Adele

AdeleFact or Fiction

Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.

Experience Nirvana with Sub Pop Founder Bruce Pavitt

Experience Nirvana with Sub Pop Founder Bruce PavittSong Writing

The man who ran Nirvana's first label gets beyond the sensationalism (drugs, Courtney) to discuss their musical and cultural triumphs in the years before Nevermind.