| The Shins – 40 Mark Strasse Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| When you read the history of the street 40 Mark Strasse, the song's meaning becomes obvious. I agree with aerogingh's interpretation explaining how the songwriter feels the need to save the girl in the song. He's ignoring what everyone says about her being trash, and trying to prove to her that someone still cares for her. He's trying to convince her she doesn't have to trow her life away. The song is written about a very sad subject, and although you get the feeling he might be failing to change the girl's mind about her future, it still manages to be very romantic. | |
| The Shins – When I Goose-Step Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This might not be right at all, but this is what I think: When you're riding the rails with those wide open eyes, Well, there's one old south paw you will always fight. And alone on a worn-out throne is the reigning queen of the questions Why we blind-footed toddlers ever started out. Meaning: While you're walking through your life, bright eyed and bushy tailed, while you may feel excited you still have the lingering question in the back of your mind; Why even bother trying? The Queen of the questions; her throne is worn out because everyone asks themselves the same thing and never finds an answer. We've all been hurt, we know it's going to happen again, why do we not evolve out of love? Why are children born into this world with a desire for love that they never lose? Why do children without any sense of how to achieve their dreams still press on blindly towards them? So don't get itchy with me When I goose-step Across the kitchen floor You know I still adore All your mother's old-fashioned ways I'm so impressed that you hear My inventions, and that it matters more Than what you saw with your eyes Meaning: So don't get frustrated when I do things that might embarrass you; you chose to be with me, and these silly things you've grown to resent are the same that made you fall for me in the first place. You know I love your family, you know I appreciate everything you do for me (including putting up with my ridiculous dreams (inventions)) and I can't believe someone as beautiful as you could look through my scruffy exterior, see me for who I truly am, and still fall in love. Go along with the plan Your head will still be there where you put it Under the bed with the ice cream you could never find And tonight you go to bed and dream All the world to be what you want it, You got the girly draw now flaunt it, And keep them all checking their watches When you're out tonight Meaning: So continue on the path you've had decided for yourself since you were a child, I won't get in your way. You're always going to return to these childish things, you're always going to want something sweeter than what you have, however unattainable as it may be. You can go to sleep and dream whatever dreams you want, you can try to pursue these things and never let go but you will never grow up. When you go out at night, however a beautiful woman you may be, if you don't grow up people will see you for a child and never appreciate you until you appreciate you and what you have. Moral: Accept your life for what it is; learn to love the one you're with. You know I love you, and if you examine your childhood dreams to the core, the point was not to be perfect or glamorous or fancy and rich, the point was to be happy, and you are happy so accept it and live it. |
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| Yellowcard – How I Go Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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I find it weird that there's no real mention of the fact that the song is about the movie. I mean, it's pretty clear that it is, and I can't imagine them trying to deny that, but they're certainly not talking about it. OR did I just miss something? I just think it's one of those things that both parties could've collaborated on and I would expect them both to use for publicity. Beautiful song, either way. One of my faves on a great album. :] |
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| Nickel Creek – Helena Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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The lines "While I was playing for fun, You were playing for keeps," are meant in regards to his heart. Especially since he mentions letting down his guard; he's saying that he didn't plan to fall in love with her. "While I wait for her, To give me any reason to leave," is in reference to the other woman in his life. What I see happening here is there being a woman in his life who he's in love with, and while they're on a break or something (maybe he cheats on her; that's what a lot of people seem to think is happening, although I never got that from this song until I read it here) he rebounds to Helena. He's waiting for the other woman to let him go, because he's not entirely sure if he's fallen out of love with her yet; he has no real reason to, and he's waiting for her to give him one. Even so, he decides to stay with Helena, that's why he's telling her not to "waste [her] pretty sympathy," on the other woman. But for some reason she decides to leave and that's when the tone of the song switches to anger and resentment. Even though he thought he loved her, he's now telling Helena that just like the other woman, she's nothing special, and he could get anyone. "I'll forget you too/ Guys like me never sleep alone." The "Go ahead and tell her anything," part is what makes it seem like maybe he was cheating on someone with Helena. But it could also just mean that Helena is trying to warn his new girlfriend of how indecisive and flaky he can be. Either way, the song ends with him regretting falling in love with Helena, and telling her that she meant nothing to him, even though the end repeating lines of "I'll be just fine..." seem more like he's trying to convince himself of it. |
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| Just Jack – Snowflakes Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I love this song. Has anyone else noticed how much the guitar at the begining sounds like The Cure "Lullaby"? You should listen to that song if you haven't heard it before. I think it sounds just like this one. I love Jack. He's definitelly one of my favorite artists. | |
| The Postal Service – Nothing Better Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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I love this song so much. Definitelly one of my favorite songs of all time. And I'm glad to see others share my opinion. :) But then again, how could they not? This song is just that amazing. |
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| The Postal Service – Such Great Heights Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I know this is off topic for this song, but if you go on limewire and look up the postal service, it shows a song called, "The Dream of Evan and Chan" Does anybody know anything about this song? | |
| The Postal Service – Be Still My Heart Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Do they have two albums? I can't seem to get a straight answer... | |
| Brand New – Jesus Christ Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| And, does this song remind anybody of another one? The opening chords and stuff sound extremely familiar...I know that's pretty vauge, but does anything else in particular come to mind for you guys? | |
| Brand New – Jesus Christ Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| So...I'm not really familiar with this band. Are they Christian usually, or is that just sortuv a common theme for this particular song? I did listen to it though, and I really really like it. | |
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