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.
Say the things you say
and you're dreaming like you do
you know sometimes circles run around you
hey now lets be honest, I really think its true
you know sometimes we all bend the rules
You run the life, you've been around, you love to live to hate this town
And I hope and dream just like you do
Yeah we've been here twice before
You want it to mean so much more
And I hope that everything goes through
She goes to California, oh, Cali-fornia not so far
when I close my eyes and wonder where you are
And you wish upon a star
Two thousand miles doesn't seem so far
You play the games you play
You win, sometimes you lose
You know somwetimes walls run into you
Now you've got me thinking, and I really think its true
The sun shines sometimes just for you
You run the life, you've been around,
you love to live to hate this town
And I hope and dream just like you do
Yeah we've been here twice before
You want it to mean so much more
And I hope that everything goes through
She goes to California, oh, Cali-fornia not so far
when I close my eyes and wonder where you are
And you wish upon a star
Two thousand miles doesn't seem so far
So far, so far, so far...
and you're dreaming like you do
you know sometimes circles run around you
hey now lets be honest, I really think its true
you know sometimes we all bend the rules
You run the life, you've been around, you love to live to hate this town
And I hope and dream just like you do
Yeah we've been here twice before
You want it to mean so much more
And I hope that everything goes through
She goes to California, oh, Cali-fornia not so far
when I close my eyes and wonder where you are
And you wish upon a star
Two thousand miles doesn't seem so far
You play the games you play
You win, sometimes you lose
You know somwetimes walls run into you
Now you've got me thinking, and I really think its true
The sun shines sometimes just for you
You run the life, you've been around,
you love to live to hate this town
And I hope and dream just like you do
Yeah we've been here twice before
You want it to mean so much more
And I hope that everything goes through
She goes to California, oh, Cali-fornia not so far
when I close my eyes and wonder where you are
And you wish upon a star
Two thousand miles doesn't seem so far
So far, so far, so far...
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
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Hayalperest
Hayalperest
This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[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.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
I actually like the lyrics to this song, especiall since I'm stuck an ocean away from my boyfriend, I totally feel, "California is not so far, when I close my eyes and wonder where you are"