| Kelly Clarkson – Chivas Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Chivas also means "stuff," which was the interpretation I had before reading this and finding out it was whiskey. I actually think you can read it both ways and it still works. Relationships, heck even one-night stands, can be such a break from yourself and your own shit/issues. If you're in a good relationship, they can even lift that burden. So, to me, the song was expressing that this person isn't even a good distraction (e.g. "You don't turn me on, you don't do anything at all") so she'd rather be alone in the night with her own demons and all her issues than deal with this person. And choosing to not bother with another person creates its own issues, but forget it 'cause dealing with that is so much more interesting than dealing with you and your high maintenance issues. I mean, how low is it for the other person that "I'll take this [stuff] instead, over your bed." That's a short thing, really. I listen to this song and think "yeah, you're not even worth the break your presence would offer." Now THAT'S a high maintenance man! "Don't know what I saw, but I ain't seeing it now..." |
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| Matchbox Twenty – Bent Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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I'm sure to a lot of people it does mean that. Everyone should have their own interpretations of songs: who cares what the writer meant? What did it mean to you? However, Rob Thomas is married (to a model named Marisol, if that is your next question). So it makes sense that most people are interpreting it in the context of a heterosexual relationship. |
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| Matchbox Twenty – Bent Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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"Paint me better off" relates to our constant use of pictures to describe situations like "the big picture" meaning the larger situation at hand.So "paint me better off" means somehow create this better situation to put me in. Since it follows reference to dreams, it could mean imagine me in any other situation. Since it is followed by references to him needing a lot, these high needs could actually reflect how hard it would be and what high expectations it is for her to fix his situation. Hope that clears things up for you! |
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| Mandy Moore – Slummin' In Paradise Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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This strikes me as a song about being used for fame. The first verse sounds like she understands the "waiting in line" for your chance to shine and standing beside someone through the struggles of trying to make it. You can fall in love with that passion, that dreaming. "You're worth the wait" shows that she really had faith in them. But when you are dating someone who already is in the public eye, they have to help you make yourself presentable for them. They help you formulate your plans in part because they believe in you and partly because they need you to give off that aura. So, she gave a lot of herself and her faith, but also her resources (think image experts or going to a stylist together or contacts) to help her love. However, they were using her to some extent. They got to "place their superstar" among the stars. It's just they they didn't need to use someone for it "You can tell the story of your life without..." and it will not be a time remembered well (reminiced) due to the lack of commitment (of themselves), combined with her not being the hugest star, so it would be remembered as "slummin'" in this place where dreams come true (paradise). And it is a risk, as even established people need some status to get them higher or to secure their place. The people she encounters will be in the business and, even with people who aren't in the business, there are a million wannabes out there. It's either be willing to take the risk from time to time or never date! Of course, at first they are wonderful. You wouldn't date them if they weren't. If it lasts, if it develops into something true, it is worth the risk and the investment. What is that line from Friends about finding the one? "It only has to happen once." |
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