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.
A lonely morning light evolves to sunrise
This noise seems not to be inside my head
Our perfect dream was broken by the siren
How can you know if you're already dead?
Again and again, you shoot at the sky
We always hurt the ones we love, we always hurt the ones we love
Again and again, you shoot at the sky
The stars are just the bullet holes, the stars are just the bullet holes
Talk to me, laugh at me, smile like there's nothing happening
Like there's no guns aimed at us, no falling bombs around
Take my hand and close your eyes, don’t be scared
And trust me, we'll get through this
This is the end, where everything that meant so much is lost
This war is the only thing we understand
Do you believe that there's a reason for everything that happens to us?
I don't believe...
Well I always tried to think that everything was part of a master plan
So it doesn’t depend on me
But if there is a reason for killing each other
For lives to end so fast, then teach me to survive
Please teach me how to kill
I know all this place comes to an end
Please teach me how to die
I know all this place comes to an end
I want to know the truth
Is there someone to guide us through this mess?
I don't believe that we are born to suffer and die with no answers at all
This noise seems not to be inside my head
Our perfect dream was broken by the siren
How can you know if you're already dead?
Again and again, you shoot at the sky
We always hurt the ones we love, we always hurt the ones we love
Again and again, you shoot at the sky
The stars are just the bullet holes, the stars are just the bullet holes
Talk to me, laugh at me, smile like there's nothing happening
Like there's no guns aimed at us, no falling bombs around
Take my hand and close your eyes, don’t be scared
And trust me, we'll get through this
This is the end, where everything that meant so much is lost
This war is the only thing we understand
Do you believe that there's a reason for everything that happens to us?
I don't believe...
Well I always tried to think that everything was part of a master plan
So it doesn’t depend on me
But if there is a reason for killing each other
For lives to end so fast, then teach me to survive
Please teach me how to kill
I know all this place comes to an end
Please teach me how to die
I know all this place comes to an end
I want to know the truth
Is there someone to guide us through this mess?
I don't believe that we are born to suffer and die with no answers at all
Lyrics submitted by thewakebehindyou
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
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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”
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/
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Ed Sheeran
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“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.