| Franz Ferdinand – 40 Ft. Lyrics | 21 years ago |
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The first few times I heard this song, I assumed it was about somebody doing some kind of manual work outside (like building a road, or digging a pit) where he has 40 feet left to go. Now I've looked at the lyrics, I agree it does seem more like he's about to throw himself into the sea, but I still prefer my first explanation! The rhythm seems so much better fitted if he's working, rather than preparing to jump. It reminds me of the Robert Frost poem that ends: 'But I have promises to keep And miles to go before I sleep And miles to go before I sleep" [and in the same way, lots of people assume that poem is about suicide, btu I prefer it just as somebody who is tired but has to keep moving] |
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