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.
So you think you know what's going on inside her head
You think she wants your money but it's you she wants instead
When you think about the things that she did long ago
It breaks your heart, but deep down boy, you don't want her to go
You really look so shattering
You feel you want to die
Just because of the one mistake of telling you a lie
If I were you I'd try again
And try to make amends
She only thinks of you, you know I'm talking as a friend
You think she wants your money but it's you she wants instead
When you think about the things that she did long ago
It breaks your heart, but deep down boy, you don't want her to go
You really look so shattering
You feel you want to die
Just because of the one mistake of telling you a lie
If I were you I'd try again
And try to make amends
She only thinks of you, you know I'm talking as a friend
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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/
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
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.
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.
Pretty straightforward, about a relationship breaking up because the guy thought the girl was just after his money, but it was true love and it breaks his heart.
Yeah, the meaning is pretty straightforward, but I can't figure out how the title relates at all.
St. Vitus' Dance is a nuerological disorder characterized by jerky, uncontrollable muscle spasms of the arms and/or legs that seem to flow along the limbs and cause it to look almost like one is dancing in place. If anyone can explain the relation between the title and the meaning of the song or the lyrics, I would be grateful.
His heart is diseased (depressed for dumping his true love) and/or he is spazzing out (feeling anxiety) for realizing that he made a mistake by dumping his true love for the wrong reasons (e.g., thinking she was after his money).
@Achory What's interesting to me is that I can think of no relation between the title and the lyrics. But the fast, syncopated rhythm of the music makes me envision a person suffering from St. Vitus' Dance moving to that rhythm.
This song is really underrated, nobody ever mentions it, but it's the best song from Vol. 4 in my opinion.
This doesn't sound like Sabbath, but almost my favorite song from "Vol. 4".
I think that, "St. Vitus' Dance" is almost the best song from the whole album of "Vol. 4" in my opinion.
Sounds like they were trying to make a second Paranoid to me
Vol. 4 album was great with this song, "St. Vitus' Dance."
lyrics allll wrong
so you think you know whats going on inside her head you think she wants youre money but its you she wants instead
when you think about the things that she did long ago it breaks you heart but deep down boy you dont want her to go
you feel your love so shattering you feel you want to die just because the one mistake of telling you a lie
if i were you id try again and try and make amends she only thinks of you im talking as a friend
As for the title, I think it's something like NIB where they just slapped a random name on it. That's the only explanation I can think of.
It's no secret that Ozzy was a huge Beatles fan. Lyrically, he's attempting to recreate and expand on the themes set in the 1963 Lennon/McCartney hit "She Loves You".
@Loungepunk 3 years late, but whatevs. FYI Ozzy didn't write sabbath lyrics, I believe he only wrote "am i going insane" and "the writ". Geezer wrote all the lyrics.