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 got hit by lightning again
And she went right through me
Pick me up
Off my back replace my skin
Woman get your dirty mind outta my head
Yeah
I never knew how good
I never knew how good it could be
All over the world
She's that kind of girl
There's one in every scene
Do you know what I mean
She's got that kind of face
You see in every place
Another beautiful girl
All over the world
Oh ho
Oh ho
Once again
Ask the devil how he's been
And my angel asked me
Why do you always have to give in
So I told them
You never know what day it is
Until it's Saturday night
Get your dirty mind outta my head
Yeah
I never knew how good
I never knew how good it could be
All over the world
She's that kind of girl
There's one in every scene
Do you know what I mean
She's got that kind of face
You see in every place
Another beautiful girl
All over the world
Oh ho
Oh ho
I finally got it right
She knew what I was thinking
I always knew how good it could be
Stay tonight
Oh ho
Stay tonight
I always knew how good it could be
Stay tonight
Woman I always knew how good it could be
All over the world
She's that kind of girl
There's one in every scene
Do you know what I mean
She's got that kind of face
You see in every place
Another beautiful girl
All over the world
All over the world
And she went right through me
Pick me up
Off my back replace my skin
Woman get your dirty mind outta my head
Yeah
I never knew how good
I never knew how good it could be
All over the world
She's that kind of girl
There's one in every scene
Do you know what I mean
She's got that kind of face
You see in every place
Another beautiful girl
All over the world
Oh ho
Oh ho
Once again
Ask the devil how he's been
And my angel asked me
Why do you always have to give in
So I told them
You never know what day it is
Until it's Saturday night
Get your dirty mind outta my head
Yeah
I never knew how good
I never knew how good it could be
All over the world
She's that kind of girl
There's one in every scene
Do you know what I mean
She's got that kind of face
You see in every place
Another beautiful girl
All over the world
Oh ho
Oh ho
I finally got it right
She knew what I was thinking
I always knew how good it could be
Stay tonight
Oh ho
Stay tonight
I always knew how good it could be
Stay tonight
Woman I always knew how good it could be
All over the world
She's that kind of girl
There's one in every scene
Do you know what I mean
She's got that kind of face
You see in every place
Another beautiful girl
All over the world
All over the world
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Yo La Tengo
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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,
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/
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.
i love this song too - best one on the album