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.
I can't hide, no on the mantle
I'm not sad until I'm home
It's the season I'm all reason
I have seen all I have grown
Sheared at the seams
Cheat on me, cheat on me
Cheat on me and not seen
And not seen and not seen
Cheat on me at the seams
I'm a lantern, I'm a planter
I set something in the garden
In the handle, on my mantle
I love Santa, I met God
Sheared at the seams
Cheat on me, cheat on me
Cheat on me, cheat on me
At the seams, at the seams
At the seams, cheat on me
I'm a lady Can you save me?
It's the sulfur, I have grown
'Tis the season, I'm all reason
I have fleas so run on home
Sheared at the seams
Cheat on me, cheat on me
Cheat on me, cheat on me
Cheat on me, cheat on me
At the seams, at the seams
Cheat on me
I'm not sad until I'm home
It's the season I'm all reason
I have seen all I have grown
Sheared at the seams
Cheat on me, cheat on me
Cheat on me and not seen
And not seen and not seen
Cheat on me at the seams
I'm a lantern, I'm a planter
I set something in the garden
In the handle, on my mantle
I love Santa, I met God
Sheared at the seams
Cheat on me, cheat on me
Cheat on me, cheat on me
At the seams, at the seams
At the seams, cheat on me
I'm a lady Can you save me?
It's the sulfur, I have grown
'Tis the season, I'm all reason
I have fleas so run on home
Sheared at the seams
Cheat on me, cheat on me
Cheat on me, cheat on me
Cheat on me, cheat on me
At the seams, at the seams
Cheat on me
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This is a hauntingly beautiful song about introspection, specifically about looking back at a relationship that started bad and ended so poorly, that the narrator wants to go back to the very beginning and tell himself to not even travel down that road. I believe that the relationship started poorly because of the lines:
"Take me back to the night we met:When the night was full of terrors: And your eyes were filled with tears: When you had not touched me yet"
So, the first night was not a great start, but the narrator pursued the relationship and eventually both overcame the rough start to fall in love with each other:
"I had all and then most of you"
Like many relationships that turn sour, it was not a quick decline, but a gradual one where the narrator and their partner fall out of love and gradually grow apart
"Some and now none of you"
Losing someone who was once everything in your world, who you could confide in, tell your secrets to, share all the most intimate parts of your life, to being strangers with that person is probably one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. So Painful, the narrator wants to go back in time and tell himself to not even pursue the relationship.
This was the perfect song for "13 Reasons Why"
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Hayalperest
Hayalperest
This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
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Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
sounds like a demented delusional person.. nah i dont know im too lazy to go over the lyrics but still. great song tho, as everything by nirvana.
Sounds like a future reflection of living life with children but in a pessimistic view.
I can't hide, no On the mantle (During Christmas stockings are placed on a fireplace mantle) I'm not sad Tilling that hoe (Implies hardwork/ labor was worth effort or sexual reference)
It's the season (Winter coming to spring after winter solstice) I'm all reason (Implies guilt/blame) I have seen (reflects on past experiences) All I have grown (Implies an ability to forsee; uncanny intutition)
Sheared at the seams (castration or feminine ) Cheat on me And not seen At the seams (The last lines refer to deities or omnipotency in a masquerade appeareance like Santa Claus)
I'm a lender I'm a planter (These lines show giving/loving but planting a mental seed) I put something In the garden (Dead Christmas tree that lingered)
In the handle On the mantle I'm not Santa I'm a god (The implications on kids of pretending to be santa)
I want a lady Can you save me? (Ms. Claus or two parents) It's the sulfur I have grown (Sulfur the aroma of pine becoming putrid)
'Tis the season I'm all reason (Parents continuing to tell the lie of Chirstmas) I have fleas So run on home (A simple excuse of why Santa would be missing, Reindeer)
I always thought curmudgeon meant gross old men.. well.. thats what my grade 8 science teacher told us.
he is nothing more than he is, so you shouldn't expect anymore, yet he is still human. -m
old dirty man
sounds like someone looking back on things and reflecting on things on life in general and just being.
the guitars are to wierd for the song they don't go with the song/his voice....idk
he sugaR HI shut kurt cobain rules you
Lovely song. I think the line in the beginning is "I'm not sad, till I'm home" which I believe is saying that his girlfriend is a total bitch that brings him down.
Curmudgeon: An ill-tempered person full of resentment and stubborn notions.
good song.