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| Sheryl Crow – If It Makes You Happy Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I probably have a weird take on this song, but I'll share it anyway. I picture a pair of exes. The guy dumped the girl over something petty-- like maybe he's a total momma's boy, and she's too edgy for his family. But the girl isn't going to give up on him. She'll maintain the friendship, and watch him grow miserable without her. She'll even take care of him. He made the decision to break it off-- but if he's happy with that decision, then why doesn't his lifestyle reflect that? So she's bitterly asking him this question in order to point out the obvious: that SHE could make him happy. That's my take on it. :0) |
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| Sheryl Crow – I Shall Believe Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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You guys are so right about that Roswell moment. I didn't even watch Roswell more than 3 times, but I watched this episode-- and I was seriously so moved. I had heard the song before, but it was just the saddest thing. Those WB shows have a way of picking excellent music. Now when I hear this song, I will think sadly about those poor Roswell kids. |
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| Vertical Horizon – Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning) Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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Queen_of thething, I totally agree with your interpretation. But I'm kind of happy when I hear this song. I think of my bastard ex-bf and I picture him trying to get over the realization that he let a good thing go. It's very therapeutic for me. It's also quite tragically romantic, that someone could think of another as "the best he ever had." |
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| Counting Crows – American Girls Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I like the description of American girls: unpredictable, versatile and alluring while fitting no stereotype, speaking their mind (that's what I get from "all weather and noise" and "playing the changes." I like this song, because it says that the American girl doesn't come a dime a dozen, and you might regret it if you take one for granted. I think this song is a really catchy one, which inevitable leads to pop exposure (and the occasional Coke commercial)-- but that doesn't mean the lyrical genius should be overlooked. Also, the title inspires patriotism on some level, which we're all about right now. |
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| Norah Jones – Don't Know Why Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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Oooooh, one more thing I wasn't clear on: I think the "Out across the endless sea..." verse means that she knows it could have been wonderful, but she chose to be by herself all the while knowing she'll be lonely. Ok, sorry, I'm just too excited about this forum. I'll stop now. |
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| Norah Jones – Don't Know Why Lyrics
| 23 years ago
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I was driving in the car thinking about an ex who had just asked me to dinner because he was in town. I didn't go to dinner because I thought it would be best-- I had hurt him twice already because I'm not ready to settle down (even though I know he loved me more than anyone else has). Then I then I heard this song for the first time. It was an amazing few minutes. I can relate to the song. Regretfulness for running away to the greener grass, because maybe you're too young and there's so much out there to explore; or maybe you have to focus on your career; or maybe someone loves you so much you feel suffocated; or the near perfect love is scary. I feel the words speak about a girl who knows her wandering lifestyle has inevitably led to "what if"s, even desperation with desire to re-do the past ("sail the endless see...die in ecstacy). And we'll never know why we make these choices, we just have to trust fate, pain and all. I'm so glad I found this site-- it's a perfect way for people to share their interpretations! |
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