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"
You're led to think we're free, a democratic race Told of equal rights well that's just not the case It couldn't happen to a democratic nation Afraid we've got it now a privacy invasion Afghanistan's the last time, Poland's next in line Lock you in a prison throw you in a mine Argentina last year 2000 people dead 1986 invasion of the head A PRIVACY INVASION It's good to know you're thought of, it's good someone should care It's good to know you're trusted but not to know they're there Too late to shut your curtains they've caught you unaware They're not at your window man, they're sitting in your chair A privacy invasion of the head
Lyrics submitted by anti-flagmaggot
Privacy Invasion Lyrics as written by Wattie Buchan The Exploited
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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.
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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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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/
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Quis custodiet custodes ipsos? WHO WATCHES THE WATCHERS?
Bruce Schneier, my idol, says watch someone long enough and you'll find something to arrest- or at least blackmail them with. Privacy is important because without it the information gathered can be abused to peep, to sell to marketers and to spy on enemies. (Whoever they happen to be at the time.) And whose enemy was I? Privacy protects us from abuses by those in "power". Privacy is a basic human need. It is intrinsic to the concept of liberty. We need to champion privacy, EVEN WHEN WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE. (Just like me! I have nothing to hide! Bring it!) Do you have things you want to hide? I think so!
I realize a number is attached to my computer and I will secure you advertising accounts from Barney's, Neiman Marcus and Tory Burch. No problem. My gift to you. I also realize that anything I say on a "public" web forum can be used as material for lyrics. No problem again. I have no trouble with this. It is fine with me.
But to get stalked? To get screwed with in "reality"? To have people know who I am from logging in anonymously to songmeaning.net and send me dead animals? To receive unwanted products and magazine subscriptions and crazy phone calls? NOT OKAY. To have my new friend pepper the conversation with phrases and words I have only used anonymously on songmeanings.net and tell me about people in the world who are "Very, very bad" is a total invasion of privacy. It is not legal. And it all happened here on this site.
I love that comment. I can say that because it was mine. People login under different names here.<br /> <br /> Yes stalking people and lying about it is SO very uncool.