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”
I'm sick and tired of the loose rap
Uh, now now, yeah
For the '01
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
So you can kill all your loose rap
Baby girl
How many times I tell you don't come to me?
Don't be bringing me all of that jealousy
'Cause you got envy (don't hate me, baby)
Talk smack behind my back
Then when you see me
You try to come up and talk to me (don't talk to me)
Not saying nothing, nothing (nothing)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that (yeah)
Don't come here with all that loose rap (loose rap)
You can keep that (keep that)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that (hey)
I'm sick and tired of the loose rap (loose rap)
You can save that, oh, save that
Too many times you guys would come step to me
I guess you call yourself booking me
Now do I look easy? (It ain't easy)
But it never hurts to try
I just might let you call me (hey)
I hope you don't plan on bugging me
That would be ugly, I
I know you can come better
Can come better than that (than that)
Don't come here with all that loose rap (loose rap)
You can keep that (yeah, yeah)
(Yeah) I know you can come better
Can come better than that (yeah)
I'm sick and tired of the loose rap
You can save that, save that
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
So you can kill all the loose rap
You can quit that, quit that
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
So you can stop all your loose rap
Your loose rap
Yeah, yeah
Too many times I hear you try knocking my crew
Well, we've got something for all the fools
It ain't just rhythm and blues
If you just quit trying to compete, yeah
No telling what you could be
Might even be doper than me (I doubt it)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
Don't come here with all that loose rap (all that loose rap)
You can keep that (oh, save that)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
I'm sick and tired of the loose rap
You can save that, save that
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
Don't come here with all that loose rap
You can keep that (oh, keep that)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that (yeah)
I'm sick and tired of the loose rap
You can save that, save that
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
Don't come here with all that loose rap
You can keep that (yeah)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
Uh, now now, yeah
For the '01
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
So you can kill all your loose rap
Baby girl
How many times I tell you don't come to me?
Don't be bringing me all of that jealousy
'Cause you got envy (don't hate me, baby)
Talk smack behind my back
Then when you see me
You try to come up and talk to me (don't talk to me)
Not saying nothing, nothing (nothing)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that (yeah)
Don't come here with all that loose rap (loose rap)
You can keep that (keep that)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that (hey)
I'm sick and tired of the loose rap (loose rap)
You can save that, oh, save that
Too many times you guys would come step to me
I guess you call yourself booking me
Now do I look easy? (It ain't easy)
But it never hurts to try
I just might let you call me (hey)
I hope you don't plan on bugging me
That would be ugly, I
I know you can come better
Can come better than that (than that)
Don't come here with all that loose rap (loose rap)
You can keep that (yeah, yeah)
(Yeah) I know you can come better
Can come better than that (yeah)
I'm sick and tired of the loose rap
You can save that, save that
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
So you can kill all the loose rap
You can quit that, quit that
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
So you can stop all your loose rap
Your loose rap
Yeah, yeah
Too many times I hear you try knocking my crew
Well, we've got something for all the fools
It ain't just rhythm and blues
If you just quit trying to compete, yeah
No telling what you could be
Might even be doper than me (I doubt it)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
Don't come here with all that loose rap (all that loose rap)
You can keep that (oh, save that)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
I'm sick and tired of the loose rap
You can save that, save that
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
Don't come here with all that loose rap
You can keep that (oh, keep that)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that (yeah)
I'm sick and tired of the loose rap
You can save that, save that
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
Don't come here with all that loose rap
You can keep that (yeah)
I know you can come better
Can come better than that
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Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
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'
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/
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
i love this song! something about it just sticks out to me everytime i hear it! rip aaliyah!!!!