I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Gazing upon your face
Your love has released my heart
To drown,
To sleep forever,
In your sweet embrace
If I could reach the stars I'd place them in your eyes
Just to remind me of such a timeless beauty
Of you
Lost myself to you
I could not fall again
Held here by your grace
I'm bound here forever by this
Infatuation
If I could
If I could reach the stars
I'd place them in your eyes
Just to remind me of a such a timeless beauty
And when tomorrow tears you from my arms
I'll pray for one last sunset for our love
Your love has released my heart
To drown,
To sleep forever,
In your sweet embrace
If I could reach the stars I'd place them in your eyes
Just to remind me of such a timeless beauty
Of you
Lost myself to you
I could not fall again
Held here by your grace
I'm bound here forever by this
Infatuation
If I could
If I could reach the stars
I'd place them in your eyes
Just to remind me of a such a timeless beauty
And when tomorrow tears you from my arms
I'll pray for one last sunset for our love
Lyrics submitted by aj mate
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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,
No Surprises
Radiohead
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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/
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
Agreed with above.
I think this is about someone that means so much to him, but he knows he is going to lose her for some reason
Pretty self explanatory. I reckon he's singing about a woman he loved/loves more than anything and is completely bound to her and knows he'd never get over her and nobody else can compare, he's at the point where he wants to be with her all the time but he has a feeling something bad is gonna ahppen and every day he just hopes they can last one more day.
Reminds me of my situation I had not long ago, was with this girl, and she was the best I'd ever met, I broke up with her after some stuff happened, then realised it was a mistake, so we got back together, but about a month later she dumped me and realised she has the potential to get anyone she wants, so she's taken advantage of that and now she's your typical stuck up chick.
Pretty self explanatory. I reckon he's singing about a woman he loved/loves more than anything and is completely bound to her and knows he'd never get over her and nobody else can compare, he's at the point where he wants to be with her all the time but he has a feeling something bad is gonna ahppen and every day he just hopes they can last one more day.
Reminds me of my situation I had not long ago, was with this girl, and she was the best I'd ever met, I broke up with her after some stuff happened, then realised it was a mistake, so we got back together, but about a month later she dumped me and realised she has the potential to get anyone she wants, so she's taken advantage of that and now she's your typical stuck up chick.