This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
This is what I brought you, this you can keep
This is what I brought, you may forget me
I promise to depart, just promise one thing
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
This is what I brought you, this you can keep
This is what I brought, you may forget me
I promise you my heart, just promise one thing
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
This is what I thought, I thought you'd need me
This is what I thought, so think me naive
I'd promise you a heart, you'd promise to keep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
This is what I brought, you may forget me
I promise to depart, just promise one thing
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
This is what I brought you, this you can keep
This is what I brought, you may forget me
I promise you my heart, just promise one thing
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
This is what I thought, I thought you'd need me
This is what I thought, so think me naive
I'd promise you a heart, you'd promise to keep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
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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,
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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.
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/
Page
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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.
End of the world? I have to disagree. The album is Decemberunderground; December 21st (12/21) is the beginning of winter. It's a clever way of naming the intro to the album. "Miseria Cantare -- The Beginning" from Sing the Sorrow is the same way. "Miseria cantare" means "sing the sorrow," so the song title means "Sing the Sorrow -- The Beginning." The band doesn't like to do things the way everyone else does. That's what makes them great.
The song itself I think is in fact a message from Davey Havok and the rest of AFI to the fans. It's to all the fans: the fans that left because they believed AFI sold out as well as the fans that stayed faithful.
The first verse is just a general statement.
"This is what I brought you this you can keep This is what I brought you may forget me I promise to depart just promise one thing."
Everyone who listens to AFI can keep whatever they get from it. It's not about the band, it's about the fans, and what the band can do for the fans.
The second verse is for the faithful fans.
"This is what I brought you this you can keep This is what I brought you may forget me I promise you my heart just promise to sing."
He's bringing his songs, and saying that if we have the songs, then he's not as important. He promises to give us his heart as long as we promise to sing.
The third verse is for the unfaithful fans.
"This is what I thought I thought you'd need me This is what I thought so think me naive I promise you my heart you promise to keep."
He thought they'd need him, but apparently they didn't so he feels naive. He promised them his heart and they promised to keep it, but they haven't.
"Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep."
This is the mantra throughout the song. He wants all the fans, new and old, to care about the band. They want a connection with the fans; that's the basis of the Despair Faction.
Hopefully all your curiousity has been satisfied.