| Jewel – Foolish Games Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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My mom played this song, and the whole album actually, a lot when her and my dad got a divorce. I always tie this song back to that time in my life, it was hard for our entire family, as all divorces are. But after becoming an adult, and really listening to the lyrics for what they are, I get a completely different feel for this song. I used to believe it was about an ending to a bitter sweet relationship. But I now think its about the continuation of a bitter sweet relationship, which can be far worse. The woman the song is about is infatuated with this man, she puts him on this pedestal of importance. She recognizes that there are problems in the relationship, but she cant stand the thought of actually letting him and the relationship go. She talks about him like he is an older man, maybe a missing father figure she always wanted. She certainly doesnt feel like she deserves to be in a relationship with this man. The way that Jewel sings this song is astonishing. Some people said her voice doesnt sound pretty, I think its meant to not sound "pretty". She sounds like she is on the brink of breaking down, and I think its beautiful. There is so much depth in her voice, so much pain. Its beautiful. |
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| Cat Power – Good Woman Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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This song is brutally honest. The lyrics are so simplistic but they are thoughts that we, as human begins, have felt before in our lives at one time or another. I always thought this song was about a love that has faded. A relationship is supposed to bring out the best in two people, but she finds that its bringing out the worst in them. I think its about being with someone who you really do love. In fact, you love them too much to be with them anymore. You know that your'e dragging them down, and if it means ending the relationship in order to be a "good woman", you must do so. I always pictured the woman in this song to be cheating on her loved one, and in turn that is ruining the foundation of the relationship. She feels guilty and knows he feels her guilt too. And the only way to make things right again is to end it. This song breaks my heart. Her voice sounds like is breaking, like she is going to cry at any moment. It is such a heartfelt song. Whatever the meaning, its beautiful. |
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