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.
Nine O'clock. Seems I've been driving too long.
The night is almost here and the day is almost gone.
And I can not wait as I pick you up for the first time
And I can see the summer in your eyes
And it makes me feel alive.
Red cups in hand and we're out with our friends
Hoping over fences running wild to no end.
And we'll share a glance at which you smile.
Being with you is worth all my while.
And we'll hide out together and drink to no end
With my friends Mr. Daniels and Captain Morgan.
And we'll look at the time but won't want to go home
Cause when we're apart it feels so alone.
And those days have gone by but they won't leave my mind.
And I can not believe that you were with me.
Cause you're out of my league, but I knew you were true.
Cause you made me feel a way that I never knew
I was on top of the world with you all along.
And now that it's over and I realize you're gone.
I just wanted to thank you and then to move on. Cause without you I would've had no reason to be young.
Throw your hands in the air and grab another brew.
Start the night off right and keep it real cool.
Yea we're grilling out back and chillin in fact.
And I stand with good people cause they'll always get your back.
And I can't think of another place that I'd rather be
Than right here right now just all of you and me.
Cause we're all in this together loving fun and feeling free,
But we always gotta go when the man in blue shows.
Cause he won't let us be. No he won't let us be. Just let us be.
Cause some people will never like me,
But I am who I am and that's the best that I can be.
So there's nothing I can do but to grab another brew,
Sit back and relax and enjoy the view
Of the sun going down, down into the ground.
Living these nights to the fullest. You know we'll never ever slow down
The night is almost here and the day is almost gone.
And I can not wait as I pick you up for the first time
And I can see the summer in your eyes
And it makes me feel alive.
Red cups in hand and we're out with our friends
Hoping over fences running wild to no end.
And we'll share a glance at which you smile.
Being with you is worth all my while.
And we'll hide out together and drink to no end
With my friends Mr. Daniels and Captain Morgan.
And we'll look at the time but won't want to go home
Cause when we're apart it feels so alone.
And those days have gone by but they won't leave my mind.
And I can not believe that you were with me.
Cause you're out of my league, but I knew you were true.
Cause you made me feel a way that I never knew
I was on top of the world with you all along.
And now that it's over and I realize you're gone.
I just wanted to thank you and then to move on. Cause without you I would've had no reason to be young.
Throw your hands in the air and grab another brew.
Start the night off right and keep it real cool.
Yea we're grilling out back and chillin in fact.
And I stand with good people cause they'll always get your back.
And I can't think of another place that I'd rather be
Than right here right now just all of you and me.
Cause we're all in this together loving fun and feeling free,
But we always gotta go when the man in blue shows.
Cause he won't let us be. No he won't let us be. Just let us be.
Cause some people will never like me,
But I am who I am and that's the best that I can be.
So there's nothing I can do but to grab another brew,
Sit back and relax and enjoy the view
Of the sun going down, down into the ground.
Living these nights to the fullest. You know we'll never ever slow down
Lyrics submitted by rblack
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
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Hayalperest
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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.
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
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Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Holiday
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Page
Ed Sheeran
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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.