The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Hey, what did you hear me say
You know the difference it makes
What did you hear me say
Yes, I said it's fine before
I don't think so no more
I said it's fine before
I've changed my mind
I take it back
Erase and rewind
'Cause I've been changing my mind
I've changed my mind
So where did you see me go
It's not the right way, you know
Where did you see me go
No, it's not that I don't know
I just don't want it to grow
It's not that I don't know
I've changed my mind
I take it back
You know the difference it makes
What did you hear me say
Yes, I said it's fine before
I don't think so no more
I said it's fine before
I've changed my mind
I take it back
Erase and rewind
'Cause I've been changing my mind
I've changed my mind
So where did you see me go
It's not the right way, you know
Where did you see me go
No, it's not that I don't know
I just don't want it to grow
It's not that I don't know
I've changed my mind
I take it back
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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,
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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 it's rather obvious, she started to have a relationship with someone but realized that she didnt wanna be with this person, whether for her sake or his sake, or simply just lack of true interest..
"i just dont want it to grow"
I've had this lovely Cardigans song on high rotation for the last few weeks and my take on the meaning is quite different from all the previous posts. Personally I think the key to the song meaning is the line "I just don't want it to grow" I feel Nina is referring to unplanned pregnancy, not love or a relationship. Throughout the whole song the somber overtone feels more unsettling and painful than just a generic love gone bad situation. "Erase and rewind, cause I've been changing my mind", has Nina already terminated her pregnancy and is regretting the decision or perhaps ruing the actual conception.
That's a really interesting interetation! I can see where you're coming from :)
I thought the exact same thing. That's awesome! Great minds think alike!
its the softest sexiest thing iven heard this decade except VAST
I LoooooVe this song.. me encanta... I just changed my mind bab... don't love ya today! hehehe...
Yeah i'd agree with hoyden on the lyrics. The song is great, and the video for it is too!
Yep! Love it too
Good description Lush. Could someone perhaps inform me of other songs like this?
'well it was really god but not enough to mean anything, thanx this great time bye... the girl is leaaving..." vhehehe good solution(s) : )
good - spelling...
varium et mutabile semper femina. (Woman is always a changeable and capricious thing.)