I Was Made to Think It
Idlewild · Other Songs - Idlewild
But you know that's not a passport to me
It seems secondary, it's the official reasons I have
But you know they're not right, they're not supposed to be right
Such a loyal misfit, you demand the highest respect
Such a loyal misfit, your demands should be higher
It wasn't weird, it wasn't nothing
Curious at all, and nothing's so high
It wasn't weird, it wasn't nothing
It wasn't nothing
Moments follow one another without belonging
First and foremost, what you know isn't everything you are
Or everything you know it to be
It seems secondary, but the real, real reason I have
When you know it's not right, it's not supposed to be right
Such a loyal misfit, you demand the highest respect
Such a loyal misfit, your demands should be higher
It wasn't weird, it wasn't nothing
Curious at all, and nothing's so high
It wasn't weird, it wasn't nothing
Curious at all, and nothing's so high
It wasn't weird, it wasn't nothing
Curious at all, and nothing's so high
It wasn't weird, it wasn't nothing
It wasn't nothing
Moments follow one another without belonging
Everything you are won't last longer
Everything you are won't last longer
Won't last longer
Won't last longer
About I Was Made to Think It
"I Was Made to Think It" stands as a defining track from the Scottish indie rock band Idlewild, capturing the raw energy and melodic sophistication characteristic of their mid-1990s output. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song exemplifies their signature blend of jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and emotive vocals that resonated deeply with fans of the genre. While often associated with their broader discography, this recording highlights the band's ability to craft anthemic pop-rock structures that balanced catchy hooks with introspective lyrical themes. The track remains a staple in discussions of 1990s British alternative music, reflecting the sound of a band that helped shape the landscape of indie rock before their eventual hiatus and later reunion. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke the specific atmospheric tension and musical craftsmanship that made Idlewild a cult favorite during their active years.