The song 'Fortnight' by Taylor Swift and Post Malone tells a story about strong feelings, complicated relationships, and secret wishes. It talks about love, betrayal, and wanting someone who doesn't feel the same. The word 'fortnight' shows short-lived happiness and guilty pleasures, leading to sadness. It shows how messy relationships can be and the results of hiding emotions. “I was supposed to be sent away / But they forgot to come and get me,” she kickstarts the song in the first verse with lines suggesting an admission to a hospital for people with mental illnesses. She goes in the verse admitting her lover is the reason why she is like this. In the chorus, she sings about their time in love and reflects on how he has now settled with someone else. “I took the miracle move-on drug, the effects were temporary / And I love you, it’s ruining my life,” on the second verse she details her struggles to forget about him and the negative effects of her failure. “Thought of callin’ ya, but you won’t pick up / ‘Nother fortnight lost in America,” Post Malone sings in the outro.
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
You've got a beautiful chin
You've got beautiful skin
You've got a beautiful face
You've got taste
You've got beautiful eyes
You've got beautiful thighs
You've got a lot without a doubt
But I'm thinking 'bout blowing you out
'Cause you won't stop talking
Why don't you give it a rest?
You've got more rabbit than Sainsbury's
It's time you got it off your chest
Now you was just the kind of girl to break my heart in two
I knew right off when I first clapped my eyes on you
But how was I to know you'd bend my ear holes too with your incessant talking?
You're becoming a pest
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
Now you're a wonderful girl
You've got a wonderful smell
You've got wonderful arms
You've got charms
You've got wonderful hair
We make a wonderful pair
Now I don't mind having a chat
But you have to keep giving it that
No, you won't stop talking
Why don't you give it a rest?
You've got more rabbit than Sainsbury's
It's time you got it off your chest
Now you was just the kind of girl to break my heart in two
I knew right off when I first clapped my eyes on you
But how was I to know you'd bend my ear holes too with your incessant talking?
You're becoming a pest
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
Yup, yup rabbit, yup, yup, rabbit, rabbit, bunny, jabber, rabbit, bunny
Yup, yup rabbit, yup, yup, rabbit, jabber, bunny, jabber, rabbit
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
You've got a beautiful chin
You've got beautiful skin
You've got a beautiful face
You've got taste
You've got beautiful eyes
You've got beautiful thighs
You've got a lot without a doubt
But I'm thinking 'bout blowing you out
'Cause you won't stop talking
Why don't you give it a rest?
You've got more rabbit than Sainsbury's
It's time you got it off your chest
Now you was just the kind of girl to break my heart in two
I knew right off when I first clapped my eyes on you
But how was I to know you'd bend my ear holes too with your incessant talking?
You're becoming a pest
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
Now you're a wonderful girl
You've got a wonderful smell
You've got wonderful arms
You've got charms
You've got wonderful hair
We make a wonderful pair
Now I don't mind having a chat
But you have to keep giving it that
No, you won't stop talking
Why don't you give it a rest?
You've got more rabbit than Sainsbury's
It's time you got it off your chest
Now you was just the kind of girl to break my heart in two
I knew right off when I first clapped my eyes on you
But how was I to know you'd bend my ear holes too with your incessant talking?
You're becoming a pest
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit
Yup, yup rabbit, yup, yup, rabbit, rabbit, bunny, jabber, rabbit, bunny
Yup, yup rabbit, yup, yup, rabbit, jabber, bunny, jabber, rabbit
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
"Fast car" is kind of a continuation of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." It has all the clawing your way to a better life, but in this case the protagonist never makes it with her love; in fact she is dragged back down by him.
There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
Mental Istid
Ebba Grön
Ebba Grön
This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
Hayalperest
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.
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/