| Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Way Out Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| To me it is about being in a young relationship with someone who is too into you, to the point where you question their maturity and sincerity. He says that she fits around him so tight, but she doesn't trust him. She's too wild, and not really ready to settle. She thinks he's just telling her what he thinks she wants to hear. He tells her he means it deep inside, but she's not buying it. | |
| Massive Attack – Teardrop Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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oops, i posted this as a reply just now instead of a comment. Even before reading the lyrics, one immediately feels the sensuality present in this song. I believe this song is about giving in to the passion one feels, confessing your love for another person, and being unafraid of the possibility of having made a mistake. Love is a verb; love is a doing word: -the singer is convincing herself to act on her desires. Fearless on my breath: -almost like a mantra, this phrase is repeated throughout. it has to do with being confident and unafraid to express what you are truly feeling. Gentle impulsion: -an impulsion is a thrust, a push forward, representing her desire to act, with an obvious sexual connotation. It is a confession of love or the act of making love or giving in to her physical desire. shakes me makes me lighter: -reservations are cast off. this line evokes a sense of releasing a burden. the singer is casting aside her fears and doubts and giving in to the passion she feels. Fearless on my breath: -aware of possible consequences, but unafraid. Teardrop on the fire: -This line does not represent futility so much as it represents the fire of passion consuming any remorse or regret she might feel. Nine night of matter: -it has already been mentioned on this thread that nine nights are Jamaican multi-day wakes. Rather than mourning a lost loved one, the friends and family throw a big party and sing songs and play games and share food and memories. The singer is acknowledging a potential loss by giving in to her desires, and she is celebrating that loss rather than mourning it. Black flowers blossom: -same idea. black flowers are both dark and beautiful. this is a symbol of lustful, passionate sex. Water is my eye: -this is an obvious metaphor for crying. the singer is feeling remorse, most likely after the act at some point. most faithful mirror: -her own eye is her most faithful mirror, in other words she knows herself better than anyone else. she knew there would be remorse and loss. fearless on my breath: -but she is still unafraid and has no regrets. Teardrop on the fire of a confession: -her passion was so great that she had to acknowledge it and act on it (love is a verb, after all) regardless of the consequences. stumbling a little: -mistakes are inevitable, but it is better to feel passion and pain than to live in fear. The video is a metaphor. The child is shaken from it's place of comfort and thrust into the world, which is a big scary place rather than being allowed to stay in the peaceful tranquility of the womb, much like the singer who opts to live passionately and stumble a little rather than play it safe and never learn or grow. That's my take on this beautiful song. |
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| Massive Attack – Teardrop Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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Even before reading the lyrics, one immediately feels the sensuality present in this song. I believe this song is about giving in to the passion one feels, confessing your love for another person, and being unafraid of the possibility of having made a mistake. Love is a verb; love is a doing word: -the singer is convincing herself to act on her desires. Fearless on my breath: -almost like a mantra, this phrase is repeated throughout. it has to do with being confident and unafraid to express what you are truly feeling. Gentle impulsion: -an impulsion is a thrust, a push forward, representing her desire to act, with an obvious sexual connotation. It is a confession of love or the act of making love or giving in to her physical desire. shakes me makes me lighter: -reservations are cast off. this line evokes a sense of releasing a burden. the singer is casting aside her fears and doubts and giving in to the passion she feels. Fearless on my breath: -aware of possible consequences, but unafraid. Teardrop on the fire: -This line does not represent futility so much as it represents the fire of passion consuming any remorse or regret she might feel. Nine night of matter: -it has already been mentioned on this thread that nine nights are Jamaican multi-day wakes. Rather than mourning a lost loved one, the friends and family throw a big party and sing songs and play games and share food and memories. The singer is acknowledging a potential loss by giving in to her desires, and she is celebrating that loss rather than mourning it. Black flowers blossom: -same idea. black flowers are both dark and beautiful. this is a symbol of lustful, passionate sex. Water is my eye: -this is an obvious metaphor for crying. the singer is feeling remorse, most likely after the act at some point. most faithful mirror: -her own eye is her most faithful mirror, in other words she knows herself better than anyone else. she knew there would be remorse and loss. fearless on my breath: -but she is still unafraid and has no regrets. Teardrop on the fire of a confession: -her passion was so great that she had to acknowledge it and act on it (love is a verb, after all) regardless of the consequences. stumbling a little: -mistakes are inevitable, but it is better to feel passion and pain than to live in fear. The video is a metaphor. The child is shaken from it's place of comfort and thrust into the world, which is a big scary place rather than being allowed to stay in the peaceful tranquility of the womb, much like the singer who opts to live passionately and stumble a little rather than play it safe and never learn or grow. That's my take on this beautiful song. |
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