The song 'Fortnight' by Taylor Swift and Post Malone tells a story about strong feelings, complicated relationships, and secret wishes. It talks about love, betrayal, and wanting someone who doesn't feel the same. The word 'fortnight' shows short-lived happiness and guilty pleasures, leading to sadness. It shows how messy relationships can be and the results of hiding emotions. “I was supposed to be sent away / But they forgot to come and get me,” she kickstarts the song in the first verse with lines suggesting an admission to a hospital for people with mental illnesses. She goes in the verse admitting her lover is the reason why she is like this. In the chorus, she sings about their time in love and reflects on how he has now settled with someone else. “I took the miracle move-on drug, the effects were temporary / And I love you, it’s ruining my life,” on the second verse she details her struggles to forget about him and the negative effects of her failure. “Thought of callin’ ya, but you won’t pick up / ‘Nother fortnight lost in America,” Post Malone sings in the outro.
Darling, I'm afraid to close my eyes when I'm going to bed
I'm afraid you'll crack the phone down over my head
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me on my knees and I can't stand up
You got the look in your eye and you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
Darling, I'm afraid to close my eyes when I'm goin to bed
I'm afraid you'll crack the phone down over my head
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me on my knees and I can't stand up
You got that look in your eye and you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
That hole you're digging in my ribs
It ain't no real wound
So baby take it easy
Let's try to be friends
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me down on my knees and I can't stand up
You got the look in your eye, you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
I'm afraid you'll crack the phone down over my head
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me on my knees and I can't stand up
You got the look in your eye and you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
Darling, I'm afraid to close my eyes when I'm goin to bed
I'm afraid you'll crack the phone down over my head
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me on my knees and I can't stand up
You got that look in your eye and you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
That hole you're digging in my ribs
It ain't no real wound
So baby take it easy
Let's try to be friends
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me down on my knees and I can't stand up
You got the look in your eye, you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
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Mountain Song
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"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
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Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988.
"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
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/
this song isn't actually by weezer although it was written by rivers.
it was a weezer/soul coughing deal, wasn't it?
yeah its a soul coughing song that featured Weezer... its a friggin awesome song though, I love it
me too... damn this is the best song
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Everyone is not far off. It is a Weezer and Soul Coughing collaboration also featuring Greg Brown of Cake on electric (lead) guitar. The band name for the song was called "Homie." The most notable recording is the "Meet the Deedles" soundtrack. And yes, it is a damn cool song.
did rivers do vocals? i can distinguish his voice anywhere and ill be damned if thats not him...
It sounds like Rivers to me...he has a really distinct voice...and thats who it sounds like to me I like this song by the way...very nice beat and the songs pretty funny to boot...soul coughings normal stuff usually has a cool beat but shitty vocals but with Rivers Singing they kick
It is definately Rivers on the vocals, I worked security backstage at a Weezer concert this past summer and was talking with the drummer, Pat Wilson, and I brought up some of the songs that claim to be by Weezer, this one being my favorite, and he set me straight, you guys all had it figured out, good job, I just thought I would give a little conformation to the arguement on if it is actually Rivers singing or not.
I'm pretty sure Matt Sharp was in on it too