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.
No more tears and you'll be fine
I stay here all night
And when I've stayed all the night
We go out in the morning light
We go out in the morning light
And then you strive to live they day
Don't know how, don't know what to say
Is it medicine or social skill?
Don't have answer and nobody will
Do it screaming or without a word
Being sane is a full time work
Another day has come to an end
Then you start to cry again
I stay here all night
And when I've stayed all the night
We go out in the morning light
We go out in the morning light
And then you strive to live they day
Don't know how, don't know what to say
Is it medicine or social skill?
Don't have answer and nobody will
Do it screaming or without a word
Being sane is a full time work
Another day has come to an end
Then you start to cry again
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
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Ebba Grön
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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Blink-182
Blink-182
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Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
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
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
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.
I'll have to agree again, I think trive is a typo, of 'try'. One of many spelling errors. lol
This song is about trying to help someone with social anxiety. The outside perspective and questioning of the nature of social confidence as a result of this is "Is it Medicine or Social Skill" - e.g. People drinking to feel comfortable in social situations.
Not entirely serious, sort of seems to just be throwing the question out there at you.