| Damien Rice – 9 Crimes Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Heard it on Grey's too...but I'm surprised it took that long for me to hear it. Though the cheating aspect of the lyrics doesn't fit the storyline of the Grey's episode, I can see why it was still a good choice. The themes of guilt and betrayal in this song come up, and the metaphor of robbing banks as the "crime" is similar to what metaphors are being committed between the two people in this song. No matter what the meaning, Damien Rice should be well commended on such a powerful song--even in the opening seconds, and Lisa's presence adds to the beautifully wrenching mood. -HBG |
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| Mat Kearney – All I Need Lyrics | 19 years ago |
| Yes, it makes better, perfect sense. Thanks for sharing. | |
| Daphne Loves Derby – debussy Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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I've always wondered about the mystery of the title... Ontological shock. Time is short. Just live, love. And take the memories with you to the end. They were the only things that were truly real in life. Funny how the theme of the song is parallel to the length of the track. Just as soon as it begins, it ends. Just a thought. -HBG hearts DLD |
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| Daphne Loves Derby – Aware, Rust and Repair Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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One of the saddest, but most beautiful acoustic track. It's all about relationships, deciding what is better for everyone, especially with the people we care about most. Sometimes separation is the solution, maybe the other person carrying around your baggage is too much of a burden for both of you. "What's best is not right" is definitely the most powerful and heart-wrenching line in the whole song. DLD can make the saddest of songs so beautiful. |
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| Daphne Loves Derby – pollen and salt Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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By far the sweetest song composed by DLD. even someone who isn't in love can feel the emotion in the tune. Brilliant figurative language in the second stanza. Pollen & Salt = "You're painting DAFFODILS by the SEA without me" =) Poetic genius! |
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| Daphne Loves Derby – The Longest Story Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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This song is the reason I knew of DLD. First heard it in the summer of '04, and couldn't get enough of it (and Hopeless Love). The lyrics pretty much could relate to anyone. Letting go and moving on, perhaps with change, is a difficult thing to do. It's so much easier to look back. The first four lines give away the song's power and theme immediately in a gentleness. I wish they did more piano. My first and foremost favorite DLD track. Real-life truth. -HBG |
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| Mat Kearney – All I Need Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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amyamyamya, that's a very good interpretation. I heard it on Grey's as well. A lot of the show's songs catch my ear. Given Mat's genre of music, I think this may be about faith; and (like as said above) love is the main theme. The opening lines tell of an apocalyptic scene. If it was the end of the world--THE day--and all anyone can do is run from destruction, this person he's talking to will be all that matters. Companionship is key. There is no time, and if nothing is certain, this pure devotion speaks truth from the heart. It's as if he's saying, "You're it. You're my life. Like I said, always until the end. Stay with me, because I'll stay with you." Love is the ultimate sacrifice, and his faith in love and in that person will get them through. -HBG |
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| Rosie Thomas – Bicycle Tricycle Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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Beautiful vocals. The rifts are soothingly nostalgic. I gathered two types of tales from this song: Upon my first listen, I thought the speaker had gone through a bitter break-up with someone, or has some loose ends with relationships, and is struggling for closure. Perhaps the last part of what I'd just said could be incorporated with my second impression. After more plays, and blasting the volume on the ending dialogue, I realized this song is about her father. I guessed that maybe at some point in her childhood, divorce happened and her father left. She could have grown up without that paternal guidance, and the lack of an unconditional relationship with a male figure has had an effect on the way she handles men now. And recently, he's trying to reach in after many years. I'm not sure if I should go as far to assume that another scenario is hidden in the storyline. Perhaps she was violated in some way, and the allusion of homecoming queen talks of her beauty and how guys superficially look at her. What ever the case, the desire to escape into a childish realm is a preparation---the innocence of youth gives her soul comfort. This figure keeps coming back into her life and she's trying to push it away, "turning her back" just as he'd done to her before. The lyrics are set for a broken home, with the father playing a crucial role. The last minute of the track has an eerie conversation of the mother and daughter--it repeats, like it won't go away. And somewhere in the background, a father's faint voice comes in. The piano is just as sensational and haunting as "Farewell." -HBG |
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