The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
The streets are filled with Christmas cheer
At least it's only once a year
Perfect parcels tied with perfect bows
And carols ringing in my ear
Bundled up against the cold
Lines wherever gifts are sold
Each shop window displays a Christmas scene
For everybody young and old
Icicles on eavesdrops and tinsel on the trees
But it's a green Christmas for me
Couples skating on the pond (couples skating on the pond)
Making angels on the lawn (making angels on the lawn)
Five red mittens drying on the rad
And needle-shedding Tannenbaum
Red bows on the railing
Snowflakes on the ground
But it's a green Christmas in this town
Green
'Cause of everything I miss
All this mistletoe, no kiss
And with every Christmas wish
There would be no greater gift
Than to have this envy lift
Carolers are at my door (lala la-la)
Don't wanna hear them anymore
Stockings on the mantle
It snows here everyday
But it's a green Christmas anyway
Red nose on the reindeer
Tinsel on the tree
But it's a green Christmas for me
At least it's only once a year
Perfect parcels tied with perfect bows
And carols ringing in my ear
Bundled up against the cold
Lines wherever gifts are sold
Each shop window displays a Christmas scene
For everybody young and old
Icicles on eavesdrops and tinsel on the trees
But it's a green Christmas for me
Couples skating on the pond (couples skating on the pond)
Making angels on the lawn (making angels on the lawn)
Five red mittens drying on the rad
And needle-shedding Tannenbaum
Red bows on the railing
Snowflakes on the ground
But it's a green Christmas in this town
Green
'Cause of everything I miss
All this mistletoe, no kiss
And with every Christmas wish
There would be no greater gift
Than to have this envy lift
Carolers are at my door (lala la-la)
Don't wanna hear them anymore
Stockings on the mantle
It snows here everyday
But it's a green Christmas anyway
Red nose on the reindeer
Tinsel on the tree
But it's a green Christmas for me
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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.
Holiday
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.
hehe i like this song
the first few times that i listened to this, i thought it was about someone living where it dosn't snow. (hence the "green" part) but later i realized that it's about jealousy and trying to outdo your neighbors with better decorations
The song is about Christmas from The Grinch's point of view I think. It was written for that movie with Jim Carrey after all and then repackaged onto 'Maybe This Christmas Too?' and more recently 'Barenaked for the Holidays'. It could also mean that they were jealous of the other people who were having fun. envy and green you know? Anyway, that's what Grinch really was so that fits in too.
Yeah I agree with you guys somewhat but I think there's more to it. A strong, ever present, recurring theme in BNL music is chronic depression/manic depression/suicide but it's not always obvious. They do a lot of benefit and awareness concerts for causes related to mental health. Anyway Christmas time is a really hard time of year for people with depression, especially single and lonely people. So let's break it down:
First verse talks about how great Christmas is, but it's a green Christmas for the speaker regardless.
Second verse makes a point to mention the couples enjoying the season together (the loneliness thing), things like making angels and skating, then says he's jealous (green).
Bridge says he's green because of "everything I miss/All this mistletoe no kiss"; he is missing out on relationships, hates being alone, such a wasted season for single people. And he's wishing to not feel this way (envious/green).
Carolers are at the door, but he doesn't want to hear them any more, because he's just so sick of this season and everything reminds him of how miserable he is. Happy people and carolers throw into sharp relief his melancholia.
Finally the song ends by saying that it snows there every day, but it's a green Christmas anyway, which removes any doubt that the "green" is a literal green from lack of snow and it must be some sort of metaphor.
Love this album :)