| Kings of Convenience – 24-25 Lyrics | 5 months ago |
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I interpret this song as someone asking for grace in a period of change. Change can be an tumultous period, and can negatively affect the relationships you have with loved ones as you adjust to something new. Although the change was not planned- there's a sense of optimism ("dreams burn, but in ashes are gold"). The singer acknowledges that this period will take time ("but do, just give me today, or you will just scare me away") and understands that he must go through this change alone and adjust on his own terms ("what we build is bigger than the sum of two; but somewhere I lost count on my own, and somehow I must find it alone"). I think the title of the song reflects a maturity on the singer's part. He acknowledges that his outlook was different at 24 compared to now, and wants to avoid repeating the same mistakes. One of my favorite Kings of Convenience songs!! |
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| Kings of Convenience – Know-How Lyrics | 5 months ago |
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I think regardless of the type of relationship the singer is talking about, it's a relationship that can't last. For him, it's something short term, casual and fun. "Sheer simplicity". I think the line "Surely I'm no pioneer, constellations stay the same" reference the fact that he has one goal in mind, and is not interested in deviating from it or exploring other options. Constellations are constant, and only require looking up. They also only are visible at night. His goal is simple and not emotionally complex, to enjoy the relationship while it lasts. The other person feels differently, and seems to want to take it farther, or is more invested in it emotionally. He does not understand this, see "Cause no one will ever know, that this is happening, so tell me why you listen, while nobody is talking". The melody stays rather upbeat and peppy in his moment, then slowing down to transition to Feist's part. She sounds more emotional, and almost like she's sadly accepting the situation. I also like the piano that comes in, starting with some simple notes, than transitioning into something more complex and present, seemingly building up to something before just petering out. Love this song, it's my favorite on the album. Feist's voice is so lovely :) |
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| Cults – Gilded Lily Lyrics | 3 years ago |
| I wonder if the line about the \'high arms\' was inspiration for the album cover | |
| The Drums – Book of Revelation Lyrics | 4 years ago |
| Another great song from the Drums. Looking at the lyrics, it seems to be a child leaving their suffocating religious family. I think there is also someone involved, probably a boyfriend, who encouraged this. \n\nTo my (very limited knowledge), the book of revelation is about apocalyptic events. Many evangelical bible thumpers yell about the rapture and how we\'re all going to die and blah blah blah. I think this boy\'s transformation (for lack of better word) is being compared to the book of revelation because of how horrifying it is for both his family and who he used to be.\n\nHe learns to stop living in fear of the future and embrace this present life. | |
| The Drums – I Don't Know How To Love Lyrics | 4 years ago |
| I\'ve always loved the song, and I think the lyrics paint a pretty telling picture of a relationship. It was a relationship between two people that couldn\'t live up to it\'s original \'bang\'. Starting with this line: \n\nBut I remember football in the snow\nEverybody\'s gone home\n\nFootball is a sport where the games are much entertainment as they are competition. The football season overlaps into winter, but I think that line shows that what once was a big and exciting show, is now over. Winter is also a pretty big association with the death of something, like the death of a relationship. \'Everyone going home\' can also be interpreted as someone showing love in public, but withholding affection in private.\n\nI think the football reference also alludes to the age of this relationship. I personally interpreted it as a relationship between two young people. With the line: \n\nBut you say I don\'t know how to love\nI simply don\'t understand my life\n\nI felt like the singer is still navigating who they are, and how that confusion is affecting their relationship. Lastly, the repeated line, especially with the higher pitch near the end, reminded me of two things: whining and nagging. Both give a sense of immaturity and childish-ness. | |
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