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.
Dig!
Why' really wanna flip your lid?
Try and give a listen to the singer
Hip or square, dig her wares
When money's stiff
She's thrivin' on a riff
She turns the major
Into minor cool
In her town she's reknown,
She's their crowl jewel of jazz
She's brazen, simply amazin'
(When she sings)
Her phrasin's jus' like a saxophone
(Misty eyes)
Workin' in the daytime, jammin'
Ev'ry night ('til the broad daylight)
Blowin' over changes that would
Give mos' gals a fright
People call her Sassy,
That's her attitude
Actin' like the devil but
When she sings her blues
Why' know what she's goin' through
She's hurtin', I'm certain,
She jus' can't say it
Wings, when she sings
Body, soul, she's in control
Dig!
Watch Sassy take another swig
Now she's gettin' evil
With her people
Cigarette, final set
Don' wanna miss her
Prelude to a Kiss
Ev'n the trumpet player's
Smilin' now
She's walkin' the line, scattin' in
Rhyme, she's a divine jewel of jazz
She's brazen, simply amazin'
(When she sings)
Her phrasin's jus' like a saxophone
(Misty eyes)
Workin' in the daytime, jammin'
Ev'ry night ('til the broad daylight)
Hangin' with the fellas
Can't quite quench her appetite
People call her Sassy
Coz she knows her mind
Someday she'll be famous and
Leave the grind behind
She knows what she wants t' do
She knows it, an' shows it,
The girl can't help it
Swings when she sings
Body, soul, she's in control
Workin' in the daytime, jammin'
Ev'ry night ('til the broad daylight)
Hangin' with the fellas
'til she's ready to ignite
People call her Sassy
Coz she knows her mind
Someday when she's famous,
She'll leave the grind behind
She knows what she wants t'do
(Repeat Bass Solo)
Why' really wanna flip your lid?
Try and give a listen to the singer
Hip or square, dig her wares
When money's stiff
She's thrivin' on a riff
She turns the major
Into minor cool
In her town she's reknown,
She's their crowl jewel of jazz
She's brazen, simply amazin'
(When she sings)
Her phrasin's jus' like a saxophone
(Misty eyes)
Workin' in the daytime, jammin'
Ev'ry night ('til the broad daylight)
Blowin' over changes that would
Give mos' gals a fright
People call her Sassy,
That's her attitude
Actin' like the devil but
When she sings her blues
Why' know what she's goin' through
She's hurtin', I'm certain,
She jus' can't say it
Wings, when she sings
Body, soul, she's in control
Dig!
Watch Sassy take another swig
Now she's gettin' evil
With her people
Cigarette, final set
Don' wanna miss her
Prelude to a Kiss
Ev'n the trumpet player's
Smilin' now
She's walkin' the line, scattin' in
Rhyme, she's a divine jewel of jazz
She's brazen, simply amazin'
(When she sings)
Her phrasin's jus' like a saxophone
(Misty eyes)
Workin' in the daytime, jammin'
Ev'ry night ('til the broad daylight)
Hangin' with the fellas
Can't quite quench her appetite
People call her Sassy
Coz she knows her mind
Someday she'll be famous and
Leave the grind behind
She knows what she wants t' do
She knows it, an' shows it,
The girl can't help it
Swings when she sings
Body, soul, she's in control
Workin' in the daytime, jammin'
Ev'ry night ('til the broad daylight)
Hangin' with the fellas
'til she's ready to ignite
People call her Sassy
Coz she knows her mind
Someday when she's famous,
She'll leave the grind behind
She knows what she wants t'do
(Repeat Bass Solo)
Lyrics submitted by sillybunny
Sassy Lyrics as written by Cheryl Bentyne Bill Bodine
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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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.
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Yo La Tengo
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
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/
Um….
You won’t believe this but listen to this chick we’ve got. Cool or nerdy—it don’t matter—check out what she’s selling. Even on a shoestring budget, she cooks. Check out what she’s saying. She’s tireless and this goes on day and night. She has every intention of landing feet first—a tough little cookie. People don’t really call her Sassy but they could—she can be—often [does an excellent sneer …] Acts sometimes like she’s possessed by demons and then rolls into such heartfelt blues, she makes you cry and then says—but I’m okay—really—it’s nothing—when maybe it’s not. Tossed around like a ship in the ocean, she can and does put her foot down—cut this shit and right now! Knows what she wants to do … our crown jewel of jazz.