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.
I heard that it was a really big deal
And then I found out it was just nothing at all
You always say, "It's such a big deal"
But we both know that that's nothing at all
And I'll get over the breaks
And I'll stumble and fall
And I'll get over the breaks
And sometimes stumble and fall
You just won't admit that it's all in your hands
So I have to try so hard to make you understand
But all you can say is
"It's just part of the deal"
And I never asked you to understand
How I keep myself to myself in the crush of the crowd
But all you can say is
"Who cares? It's just part of the deal"
Oh yeah and I'll, yes I get over the breaks
And I'll stumble and fall
And I'll get over the breaks
And sometimes I stumble and fall, yes I
Say yes, say yes
Say yes say no
Well I, I get over the breaks
And I'll stumble and fall
And I'll get over the breaks
And I'll stumble and fall
Yes, I fall
Yes, I fall
I'll stumble and fall
And then I found out it was just nothing at all
You always say, "It's such a big deal"
But we both know that that's nothing at all
And I'll get over the breaks
And I'll stumble and fall
And I'll get over the breaks
And sometimes stumble and fall
You just won't admit that it's all in your hands
So I have to try so hard to make you understand
But all you can say is
"It's just part of the deal"
And I never asked you to understand
How I keep myself to myself in the crush of the crowd
But all you can say is
"Who cares? It's just part of the deal"
Oh yeah and I'll, yes I get over the breaks
And I'll stumble and fall
And I'll get over the breaks
And sometimes I stumble and fall, yes I
Say yes, say yes
Say yes say no
Well I, I get over the breaks
And I'll stumble and fall
And I'll get over the breaks
And I'll stumble and fall
Yes, I fall
Yes, I fall
I'll stumble and fall
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
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Hayalperest
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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.
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
Blue
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
just after the first line, you can hear someone scream in the right speaker. it freaked me out the first time i noticed it and i can't listen to it again without fearing the screaming person.....just thought i'd ruin it all for you :)
I... I GET OVER THE BRRRREAAKSS AND I... I STUMBLE AND FALL
why has no one commented on this song sooner!
Best song on the album :-)
"and i never asked you too understand how, i keep myself to myself in the crush of the crowd"
i love it
indeed the best song on the album!! i love it soo much its one of those... get in from round town on coolies night and listen to it whilst slowly rocking yourself to sleep songs!!!
This is my fav song on the album too. Has anyone heard their new single 'somewhere else'. Apparently it's being released sometime in April and is from their new album. It is pretty damn good too.
My favourite song off the album!
And I.....stumble and fall.
somewhere else isnt going to be on there new album its a stand alone single but stumble and fall live....... ITS BLOODY INSANE especially at ally pally on the last night he put everything into it and so did the crowd
Every time I hear this song I can't resist the urge to dance. I'm chair-dancing right now, actually.
i agree with mr johnny.. this song is AMAZING live. love it.
fekkin amazin song!!