Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
And how does it feel
To be the name that's on the page
To know that you've joined the rank
Of all of the people I hate
And how does it feel
To be the one that's center stage
To know that your just a face
That started this horrible game
I hear you saying that it hurts so much
You never really thought it through
I'm tying nooses and you know this ones for you
Well this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
You were a friend
To the point of a brother
And we had a dream
That we had built on each other
The moment was scarred
By this flame is forgotten
That was my girl
And she was the best one in the world
And how does it feel
To know you live your life afraid
To know that you choke on shame
For all of the lies that you'll say
How it stopped at a kiss
let's all hit rewind and repeat
let's go back to the start and see
Just how many drinks that it took
For you to forget me and
I hear you saying that it hurts so much
You never really thought it through
I'm tying nooses and you know this ones for you
Well this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
You were a friend
To the point of a brother
And we had a dream
That we had built on each other
The moment was scarred
By this flame is forgotten
That was my girl
And she was the best one in the world
Hh my god, in the world (Woah ah oh)
I hear you saying that it hurts so much
You never really thought it through
I'm tying nooses and you know this ones for you.
And this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
You were a friend
To the point of a brother
And we had a dream
That we had built on each other
The moment was scarred
By this flame is forgotten
That was my girl
And she was the best one in the world
To be the name that's on the page
To know that you've joined the rank
Of all of the people I hate
And how does it feel
To be the one that's center stage
To know that your just a face
That started this horrible game
I hear you saying that it hurts so much
You never really thought it through
I'm tying nooses and you know this ones for you
Well this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
You were a friend
To the point of a brother
And we had a dream
That we had built on each other
The moment was scarred
By this flame is forgotten
That was my girl
And she was the best one in the world
And how does it feel
To know you live your life afraid
To know that you choke on shame
For all of the lies that you'll say
How it stopped at a kiss
let's all hit rewind and repeat
let's go back to the start and see
Just how many drinks that it took
For you to forget me and
I hear you saying that it hurts so much
You never really thought it through
I'm tying nooses and you know this ones for you
Well this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
You were a friend
To the point of a brother
And we had a dream
That we had built on each other
The moment was scarred
By this flame is forgotten
That was my girl
And she was the best one in the world
Hh my god, in the world (Woah ah oh)
I hear you saying that it hurts so much
You never really thought it through
I'm tying nooses and you know this ones for you.
And this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
You were a friend
To the point of a brother
And we had a dream
That we had built on each other
The moment was scarred
By this flame is forgotten
That was my girl
And she was the best one in the world
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This is a hauntingly beautiful song about introspection, specifically about looking back at a relationship that started bad and ended so poorly, that the narrator wants to go back to the very beginning and tell himself to not even travel down that road. I believe that the relationship started poorly because of the lines:
"Take me back to the night we met:When the night was full of terrors: And your eyes were filled with tears: When you had not touched me yet"
So, the first night was not a great start, but the narrator pursued the relationship and eventually both overcame the rough start to fall in love with each other:
"I had all and then most of you"
Like many relationships that turn sour, it was not a quick decline, but a gradual one where the narrator and their partner fall out of love and gradually grow apart
"Some and now none of you"
Losing someone who was once everything in your world, who you could confide in, tell your secrets to, share all the most intimate parts of your life, to being strangers with that person is probably one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. So Painful, the narrator wants to go back in time and tell himself to not even pursue the relationship.
This was the perfect song for "13 Reasons Why"
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Little Feat
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
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/
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
Also agree this song is about derek and mayday. Whatever Jason definitely got the last laugh. New mayday sucks, and go radio is amazzzzzzzing.
They're both great.