I Think Ur a Contra

Vampire Weekend

I had a feeling once
That you and I
Could tell each other everything
For two months
But even with our oath
With truth on our side
When you turn away from me
It's not right

I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra

My revolution thoughts
Your little arrows of desire
I want to trace them to the source
And the wire
But it's not useful now
Since we've both made up our minds
You're gonna watch out for yourself
And so will I

I think you're a contra
And I think that you lied
Don't call me a contra
'Til you've tried

You wanted good schools and friends with pools
You're not a contra
You wanted rock and roll, complete control
Well, I don't know

Never pick sides
Never choose between two
Well, I just wanted you
I just wanted you
You said, "Never pick sides
Never choose between two"
But I just wanted you
I just wanted you

I think you're a contra
And I think that you lied
Don't call me a contra
'Til you've tried


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    26 min ago

    Rated 0 I feel like contra is short for contradiction. They both say they want something but aren't willing to admit to what they really want. They start off with a really strong "two month" connection. But in contradiction to their feelings they fall apart despite their connection because of personal walls that keep them from possible happiness.

    The woman in the song "turns away" from him because he can't really give her what she dreams of; some fairytale of "good schools and friends with pools". She has decided that this is what is most important even though she has said "never pick sides, never choose between two" (love and practicality?). And she has claimed to be into rock and roll but instead is opting to submit to the mundane.

    And he has been letting this happen. Despite his feelings he is letting her disconnect herself, perhaps to protect himself? He preached her same "never pick sides" bit, but instead of choosing to fight for her he is letting them separate themselves while accusing her of being contra while not recognizing it in himself. And maybe this song is him trying to reach out. But is it enough in time?

    Jorbyon January 12, 2010   Link

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