| Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know Lyrics | 12 years ago |
| Agreed. I too am in love with this song. On it's own it is an amazing song, and with the video clip it is incredibly moving. This is art. | |
| Birds of Tokyo – If This Ship Sinks (I Give In) Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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the above comments seem very true...its does indeed seem like a song about a broken relationship. but to me it seems like its about something else. to me its a song about depression...more specifically bipolar disorder (before you get help). the first half of the song is the manic half of your mind, which is in part demonstrated by the upbeat music behind the lyrics. irritated, frustrated... feeling rejected by those who love you (even though that may not necessarily be reality). broken relationships, scared of the unknown future... these things all sound more like the depressed half of your mind, however it is possible to feel depressed and energetic/manic at the same time. now the second part of the song is where he self medicates....with alcohol or drugs...its doesn't really matter... but the change in tempo and instruments indicates this... and it feels like that to someone who does it. the feelings of despair and hopelessness remain but the substance abuse 'numbs' you to this and makes you feel 'weightless'... then eventually he eludes to suicide...or suicide ideation... this interpretation may seem a bit farfetched to some people but i must say to some people battling mental illness it will probably seem very feasible. |
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