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.
This day is getting older,
In fading light it's beautiful.
This wind is blowing colder,
And too soon I'll feel it's pull.
Still, I took all my chances,
Earned myself an even score.
Try to learn my lessons well.
And I don't have the answers,
For those questions anymore.
Only love can beat both heaven and hell.
So sturdy up, sturdy up your heart,
For the road is long ahead.
I'll be with you even though we're apart,
But your road is yours to tread.
And so it goes, and so it goes,
And so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind,
So it goes... and so it goes, and so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind.
I've grown old on this ocean,
Gave her all, my stronger years.
Gave my wife my devotion,
When she died, the ocean my tears.
I've tried to teach you well son,
All of everything I knew.
Of how to live this life be true.
Don't bow your head to no one,
And no matter what you do,
If you start then see it through.
So sturdy up, sturdy up your heart,
For the road is long ahead.
I'll be with you even though we're apart,
But your road is yours to tread.
And so it goes, and so it goes,
And so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind,
So it goes... and so it goes, and so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind.
In fading light it's beautiful.
This wind is blowing colder,
And too soon I'll feel it's pull.
Still, I took all my chances,
Earned myself an even score.
Try to learn my lessons well.
And I don't have the answers,
For those questions anymore.
Only love can beat both heaven and hell.
So sturdy up, sturdy up your heart,
For the road is long ahead.
I'll be with you even though we're apart,
But your road is yours to tread.
And so it goes, and so it goes,
And so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind,
So it goes... and so it goes, and so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind.
I've grown old on this ocean,
Gave her all, my stronger years.
Gave my wife my devotion,
When she died, the ocean my tears.
I've tried to teach you well son,
All of everything I knew.
Of how to live this life be true.
Don't bow your head to no one,
And no matter what you do,
If you start then see it through.
So sturdy up, sturdy up your heart,
For the road is long ahead.
I'll be with you even though we're apart,
But your road is yours to tread.
And so it goes, and so it goes,
And so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind,
So it goes... and so it goes, and so it goes, slows your mind, mind, mind.
Lyrics submitted by katdefudgie
La Mar (The Ocean) Lyrics as written by Matthew Mark Mchugh
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
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.
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
I am incapable of comprehending how no one has commented on this mesmerizing tracks.
It tends to be a bit repetitive, especially towards the end, but it remains one of my favourite tracks.
I don't think many people know who they are, well many people who use this site. I absoulutly adore them. I agree this track gets repetitive, but it has amazing lyrics.
i love this beautiful girls song probley my favourite!!
Love these lines...such good advice! "Don't bow your head to no one, and no matter what you do, if you start then see it through." i think hes dying and he wants to pass on everything he knows to his son..and when he says "the road is long ahead.I'll be with you even though we're apart, but your road is yours to tread" his son's life is his to do whatever he wants but he shouldnt forget his dads there by his side even if hes dead
oh the beautiful girls are amazing.. and so awesome in concert.. seriously people comment already!
can't believe more people haven't heard of this band/song, it's so great! finally got my hands of two CD:s by the beautiful girls so I'm gonna get into them some more, but this song is just sooo good.. it really just makes me think that I would have to do the same just before I die (write a guideline song to my son)..
amazing song by an amazing band, the beautiful girls kick arse. one of my TBG faves
I love the lines; I've grown old on this ocean, gave her all my stronger years. Gave my wife my devotion, and when she died, the ocean, my tears. I can relate to that so much, just sitting in the ocean, letting it wash away all your troubles and your tears.That has to be one of my gave TBG lyrics, and they write some good songs.
'only love can be both heaven and hell'..great line
the part about his dead wife is heartbreaking and breathtaking