This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
I'm leaving again
For the second time around
You better believe
That this was all just a joke to me
And as I look down on them
I repeat these words in my head
They never heard one sound out of my mouth
They never heard one sound
It's all pretty clear
But when I left you all stayed the same
Now I think I believe
That I was never alive in the first place
They never heard one sound out of my mouth
They never heard one sound out of my mouth
They never heard one sound out of my mouth
They never heard what I said
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
For the second time around
You better believe
That this was all just a joke to me
And as I look down on them
I repeat these words in my head
They never heard one sound out of my mouth
They never heard one sound
It's all pretty clear
But when I left you all stayed the same
Now I think I believe
That I was never alive in the first place
They never heard one sound out of my mouth
They never heard one sound out of my mouth
They never heard one sound out of my mouth
They never heard what I said
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
Don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die
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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.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
CAR UNDERWATER-- He decides to kill himself because his love isn't mutual SHE NEVER LOVED HIM... keep that in mind... It just hurts him more that he can't stop loving her... He drives his car into the water... but as he realizes what he is doing he remembers that he didn't tell her all this wasn't her fault... he would rather her forget him completely than hurt her for a second...
TRUTH ABOUT HEAVEN-- As he is sitting in the car waiting to die, he comes to the realization that he STILL won't be happy even if he goes to Heaven... so he makes his mind up to "trade forever" for her... in other words... become a "ghost"... He says that it doesn't get any better after death...
REMEMBER TO FEEL REAL-- This one hits me the hardest right now... some fo the lyrics are exactly what I feel like... He changes himself for everyone and he's tired of it. He just wants her, and he would wait forever if she would only stick with him right now. She doesn't have to do anything... There is nothing for him here but her, so in the afterlife he will wait...
AWKWARD LAST WORDS-- He actually dies in this one... He makes his mind up to come back as a "ghost"... And this time he will do things right. He realizes that by killing himself all he has done is push her away... but it's too late now. He decides that while he waits for her he will fix everything that she didn't like about him.
STAY ON THE GROUND-- he's getting tired of waiting... he has nothing to hang on to where he is... nothing to keep his "head up"... She's not there so he has nothing to care about... He can't wait "50 years" more... he needs her now... still living under the misconception that he can make her love him
QUICK LITTLE FLIGHT-- He dreams about leaving wherever he is... he can't be without her. He imagines himself flying over waving people... He's at her house looking through the window at her and her friends... wondering if it worked at all, or if this is just more of his imagination playing tricks on him...
THE MORE YOU TALK THE LESS I HEAR-- He's pissed off that he's dead, but if she's pleased it won't matter at all... People are trying to figure out why he did it, but it doesn't matter to him anymore... nothing matters except finding out if she approves of what he did for her... it's so hard to get to where she is, but he is determined... The heavens are falling down around him and he is just turning his back on it all, just for her. If he could only see her now...
BASEMENT GHOST SINGING-- He's "haunting" her, in the basement so he won't be in the way... He's trying to keep busy... sings to her, praying that she only knows he's there. He almost convinces himself that he hears her say his name, then dismisses the idea... He loses hope... He decides to stop trying...
WALKING AT NIGHT ALONE-- He's silent, just walking with her. Following her to be with her. He tries to pretend that she knows he's there... begging that they stay like this... He can't stand being alone anymore. If she would just talk to him... about anything... just PLEASE believe that he is there... When he can't pretend anymore, he doesn't feel alive...
I HAVE BEEN RIGHT ALL ALONG-- He HAS to tell her he is there. He is starting to realize that she never loved him, and never will... but he wants her to know what he did for her... Whatever happens, he just has to tell her, even though she won't believe him. He sees that he didn't make as much of an impact on her life as she did on his... but he still feels like he was made for her... He's mad. He tried to tell her, to make her believe... and make her "deal with it" like he has to "deal" with being dead... but he still can't get through...
END OF A FRAUD-- He decides to leave again... She never loved him like he did her... she'll never know he's there... she wouldn't leave Heaven for him even if she did... He tries to convince himself he didn't really care either... He remembers his dream... remembers all the people waving... realizes that they never knew he was there at all... Life went on for everyone after he was gone... no one changed... so he believes that he never mattered at all... He repeats a line from Truth About Heaven... "don't believe that the weather is perfect the day that you die..." which sums up the entire thing...