This is a hauntingly beautiful song about introspection, specifically about looking back at a relationship that started bad and ended so poorly, that the narrator wants to go back to the very beginning and tell himself to not even travel down that road. I believe that the relationship started poorly because of the lines:
"Take me back to the night we met:When the night was full of terrors: And your eyes were filled with tears: When you had not touched me yet"
So, the first night was not a great start, but the narrator pursued the relationship and eventually both overcame the rough start to fall in love with each other:
"I had all and then most of you"
Like many relationships that turn sour, it was not a quick decline, but a gradual one where the narrator and their partner fall out of love and gradually grow apart
"Some and now none of you"
Losing someone who was once everything in your world, who you could confide in, tell your secrets to, share all the most intimate parts of your life, to being strangers with that person is probably one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. So Painful, the narrator wants to go back in time and tell himself to not even pursue the relationship.
This was the perfect song for "13 Reasons Why"
Steve
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?
Group #1
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?
Group #2
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?
Group #3
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?
Group #4
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?
Group #1
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?
Group #2
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?
Group #3
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?
Group #4
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?
Lyrics submitted by babeee
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Holiday
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Just A Little Lovin'
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Amazing
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Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
This song is so deep, even with its simplicity, because it reflects on the thoughts that run through the minds of people who have to live with the stigma of being different, or (especially) sick. I love it. It's just a pity that the man who wrote all of these incredible songs couldn't be around to see the true glory of his Broadway presentation.
This song is actually based off of something that Jonathan Larson heard at an AIDS meeting that he went to wih his best friend cause his best friend has AIDS. A guy stood up and said, "I'm not afraid to die, and I'm not afriad to leave everyone behind, but I am afriad of losing my dignity." And he turned it inot this beautifuyl song.
I don't see how anyone could find this sappy. It's honestly how some/most people feel when they're dealing with something as life changing (obviously) and scary as aids.
I don't even know if I worded that without sounding idiotic, but it just shocks me that one would describe this as "sappy".
What the heck does it mean? No one wrote about it yet... What does it mean to lose dignity
I agree completely with rockenplay. This song is the perfect song, in my opinion. And the way the chords work out is simply impressive and mind-boggling. I saw a copy of the score recently and it still drives me insane. It's simplicity makes it so complex. I hope that the movie vesion of RENT gives it the respect it deserves. And the presentation of this piece is just as amazing as Jonathan Larson would've wanted it.
if u dont know the lyrics to THIS... youre challenged :D otherwise amazing song!! no matter how many times it repeats its so true to life.. just like the rest of RENT
i love this song...this is one of my favorite songs in the movie.
based on what ive seen on the movie... this song MAKES the movie. perfection, no need for more lyrics. by replaying it's just like a realisation in all the confusion some might have at that point of the film. greatgreatgreaat/ A+!
i dont really like this one. kinda corney. when i watched the movie for the first time i stopped it at this song cause it was so sappy. thank god i gave this musical another chance though cause i luv it
I don't see how anyone could find this sappy. It's honestly how some/most people feel when they're dealing with something as life changing (obviously) and scary as aids.
I don't even know if I worded that without sounding idiotic, but it just shocks me that one would describe this as "sappy".