| Dodie Clark – Adored by Him Lyrics | 8 years ago |
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Simple one but great message. Not just accepting that the person you want, loves someone else but also being able to understand and compliment that persons qualities "Your eyes and the sunshine smile you wear I can see how you make his soul glow" "Pretty girl with the adventurous mind you envision so much you make me look blind You spark his life in ways I'll never know" Not sure most people could genuinely do this but I think this shows her respect for him as well as complimenting her. Rather than being bitchy and putting her down and trying to make him change his mind, she's explaining that he has seen something good, a person with qualities. "pretty girl there's no need to fret Cause it's midnight, he's drunk and you're the one in his head You don't even have to try at all" This makes me think perhaps she's his friend, maybe a close friend, and is reassuring the other girl that she's not a threat. Admitting to her that maybe they're together one night, he's drunk, but she's the one on his mind. I think this part again, although most wouldn't do it, is touching because she admits how much it hurts, but still finds the strength to let him follow his heart and not selfishly try to get what she wants regardless of morality. "I won't hate you but oh it stings how does it feel to be adored by him" This part is kinda sad because I see it as undermining herself. Like she sees the other girl as having so much more to offer, more special than she is. She lights his world up and it makes her feel like it's because she's somehow better. In reality, the heart wants what it wants. It doesn't analyse and question like the mind. There is no debate. "pretty girl oh he looks at you as if life is perfect cause the world is new In those moments I just feel so small" I think we all though, take things personally and look at "why we weren't good enough" rather than accept that what's meant to be, should and will be. The last verse is same as above...although she can be strong enough to let them be, she still puts herself down and believes it's because the other girl is better than her. In reality, there is no competing. If two people REALLY love each other, no one can come between that. Competing is going to hurt you and cause unnecessary animosity. "how stupid to think that I could compare to the pretty girl with the butterscotch hair" Great song and powerful messages. Be yourself, love your qualities and if you REALLY love someone, find the strength from somewhere, anywhere to let them be happy even if that means not having them in your life in the way you'd like. |
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| London Grammar – Strong Lyrics | 8 years ago |
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My interpretation is something a LOT of people could relate to. It's about being strong for someone close during a tough time, then being in a reverse situation but not getting the same support from that person when you really need it. It's kinda sad because a lot of people will lean on those around them when they need help but forget about it when the roles are reversed. You'll see in my breakdown below. Take something from this. Remember that none of us are unbreakable even if we convince ourselves that we are. When someone falls, help them back up ESPECIALLY someone who's been there for you. First verse She's speaking to someone close to her. Asking them to bear with her as she's overwhelmed by something, maybe a decision. Second half, she's reminding that person that she did it for them when they were in the same position. Bridge She's speaking metaphorically (I think that's the right figure of speech) because the person she's speaking to isn't understanding, isn't recognising her message, isn't hearing her, not understanding her emotion. Why aren't you listening? Why can't you understand? If a lion roared, would you be deaf to it? If a child cried, would you get frustrated with it? Chorus She's opening up, bearing her soul. I might appear strong, I might have thought I never fall down, but I was wrong. Amazingly deep and emotional for such simple lyrics. Something a lot of people struggle to do, admit weaknesses or weak moments. Verse 2 Acceptance. Accepting that the person can't bear with her the way she did for them. Like, ok, turn a blind eye and excuse me while I'm in this moment. Second half, voicing her opinion, and asking for agreement, to whether the person knows deep down that they can't be supportive because they don't feel strong enough about her, maybe don't really love her enough to. |
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