| Hot Chip – Thieves In the Night Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This is what I'm getting from the song... I think what they're trying to say is that wants and needs can confuse us. We know that wants are desires, but we sometimes desire the things we need. Needs "should be held higher" than wants, but they are sometimes hard to distinguish from eachother. The "night" and "crowd" references might be symbolic of the confusion. They are calling for eachother and trying to find out if they need eachother in a committed relationship, or just want eachother temporarily. (A theme they mention in One Life Stand.) They go on to say that we all want happiness [with someone], but it might not just be a want, it could be a need. The trick is to be careful you're not decieved. Basically, a song about meaningful relationships, perhaps? Just my speculation. Anyone have a different take on this? |
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