This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
The capillaries of the community
Are hemorrhaging on everything
They found your bones in the homes of a thousand little gnomes
Who've taken pieces for decoration
They'd opened up their mouths
Seemed like peaceful little mouths inside they found
A mouthful of pieces
But they wanted pieces of you, pieces of you
Pieces of you, pieces of you
Somebody died here
I hear it was you
They loved the attention
They got from killing you
The capillaries of the community
Are hemorrhaging on everything
The capillaries of the community
They're hemorrhaging on everything
They put their fingers in your sockets
If you could hear the way they talk, it's madness
Uh, uh, oh
And what they got out of your pockets
A couple coins, a key for lockin', it's sadness in your face
But they wanted pieces of you, pieces of you
Pieces of you, pieces of you
Pieces of you, made from pieces of you
Pieces of you, made from pieces of you
Little birds collapse in your arms
Breaking into two
Beat a man to death with their hands
Did they regret anything?
It's a cold, cold world
We swam into
It's cold cold water
We sank into
Are hemorrhaging on everything
They found your bones in the homes of a thousand little gnomes
Who've taken pieces for decoration
They'd opened up their mouths
Seemed like peaceful little mouths inside they found
A mouthful of pieces
But they wanted pieces of you, pieces of you
Pieces of you, pieces of you
Somebody died here
I hear it was you
They loved the attention
They got from killing you
The capillaries of the community
Are hemorrhaging on everything
The capillaries of the community
They're hemorrhaging on everything
They put their fingers in your sockets
If you could hear the way they talk, it's madness
Uh, uh, oh
And what they got out of your pockets
A couple coins, a key for lockin', it's sadness in your face
But they wanted pieces of you, pieces of you
Pieces of you, pieces of you
Pieces of you, made from pieces of you
Pieces of you, made from pieces of you
Little birds collapse in your arms
Breaking into two
Beat a man to death with their hands
Did they regret anything?
It's a cold, cold world
We swam into
It's cold cold water
We sank into
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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
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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/
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
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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.
i heard feces and not peices in the gnome's mouth. But wow thats way too nasty. Thanks for posting the lyrics
i heard feces and not peices in the gnome's mouth. But wow thats way too nasty. Thanks for posting the lyrics
when i first saw the title of this song, i thought of Ashlee Simpson's "pieces of me" which made me really want to listen to the song so i can make sure it was heck of alot better than her song cuz i really dont think shes all that great
This song is amazing. I have been dancing to it for a few days straight now. It's in my head when I go to sleep, still there when I wake up.
I always thought that the "cold cold world we swam into" was an intro to "we swim" but then jaime vous voir quitter came on and i'd be like "oh, right."