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.
Open the car door slow
Don't think that you'll ever know my name
Get all that you deserve in this world
Love more than you can know
Have more than you'll ever need from me
Get all that you deserve in this world
Get all that you deserve
Get all that you deserve
Get all that you deserve
Don't think that you'll ever know my name
Get all that you deserve in this world
Love more than you can know
Have more than you'll ever need from me
Get all that you deserve in this world
Get all that you deserve
Get all that you deserve
Get all that you deserve
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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'
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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/
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powerful song. The line "get all that you deserve" is repeated over and over as the noise and distortion builds. This reflects how this ideal is repeated in the modern culture. And what does this attitude lead to? Total breakdown, destruction, thus, as says SW, "total fucking noise." Amazing use of lyrics and song to complement each other.
I think this song is about the culture of greed and entitlement surrounding young people these days. It's how young people can fly through the world trying to get everything they think they deserve.
"Open the car door slow. Don't think you'll ever know my name" Sounds like the scene of a crash. The driver is slowly opening the door to see what/who he ran over. He'll probably never now the victim's name. Metaphorically, this person is recklessly driving through life, using and leaving people as he sees fit.
"Get all that you deserve, in this world"
"Love more than you can know. Have more than you'll ever need from me" He says he loves people/things but he loves more than he can even know, so he must not really love them. He has more than he needs so he leaves the person to die. He has more than he needs from this person so he leaves them to die.
Get all that you deserve, in this world
Get all that you deserve Get all that you deserve Get all that you deserve
total fucking noise!
the length and ambience of this song are perfect.
For me it's a bitter way of saying goodbye to a partner. (After Stupd Dream, Deadwing and Incident)