This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
The light leaves me terrified
I hate when the darkness dies
Don't you ever want to be brave?
It seems that we feel the same way
I would never leave you crawling
Even on the bathroom floor
It can be a lonely place,
Have you ever been there before?
No need to run away, no need to run away
Once you feel love, you'll taste the pain
Sent from above, you can't complain
Can I raise my head this morning?
My mind's needing cauterized
I'm in the shallow end drowning, it's a soup of flies
Or am I on a wall? Or am I on a wall?
Girl I should have told you but I've never been brave
Standing side by side, we'll take this whole place
The light leaves me terrified
I hate when the darkness dies
Don't you ever want to be brave?
It seems that we feel the same way
If this is an accident then where's the hurt?
At least someone here should be covered in blood
Tell me how to recognize you
Now that you're compromised
My skin's covered in holes,
Can you please take a look inside?
No need to hesitate, no need to hesitate
Girl I should have told you but I've never been brave
Standing side by side, we'll take this whole place
The light leaves me terrified
I hate when the darkness dies
Don't you ever want to be brave?
It seems that we feel the same way
I'll take a good look at myself
It's you I want and no one else
Don't you ever want to take sides?
I guess that's family suicide
If this is a concert then where's the crowd?
Let's sing it out and sing it proud
I hate when the darkness dies
Don't you ever want to be brave?
It seems that we feel the same way
I would never leave you crawling
Even on the bathroom floor
It can be a lonely place,
Have you ever been there before?
No need to run away, no need to run away
Once you feel love, you'll taste the pain
Sent from above, you can't complain
Can I raise my head this morning?
My mind's needing cauterized
I'm in the shallow end drowning, it's a soup of flies
Or am I on a wall? Or am I on a wall?
Girl I should have told you but I've never been brave
Standing side by side, we'll take this whole place
The light leaves me terrified
I hate when the darkness dies
Don't you ever want to be brave?
It seems that we feel the same way
If this is an accident then where's the hurt?
At least someone here should be covered in blood
Tell me how to recognize you
Now that you're compromised
My skin's covered in holes,
Can you please take a look inside?
No need to hesitate, no need to hesitate
Girl I should have told you but I've never been brave
Standing side by side, we'll take this whole place
The light leaves me terrified
I hate when the darkness dies
Don't you ever want to be brave?
It seems that we feel the same way
I'll take a good look at myself
It's you I want and no one else
Don't you ever want to take sides?
I guess that's family suicide
If this is a concert then where's the crowd?
Let's sing it out and sing it proud
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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.
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
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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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/
I think the song is about having a really bad hangover after having "accidentally" drank too much the night prior and suffering a significant other's wrath as a result.