Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Sleeping through the day 'cause I work all night
Get out the way things are coming alive
Look over there, another fight
I guess I should've seen the warning signs
We could be together
(I'm not looking for a fight)
Change the world forever
(Just wanna make it through the night)
Make it all together
(They're really giving me the...)
Eye-ey-eye-ey-eye-ey-eye
Think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
Think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it
The walls are growing ears
I'm paranoid
No need to fear what you can't avoid
Don't let 'em in, don't let 'em out
I'll give you something you can scream about
We could be together
(I'm not looking for a fight)
Change the world forever
(Just wanna make it through the night)
Make it all together
(They're really giving me the...)
Eye-ey-eye-ey-eye-ey-eye
Think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
Think I'm gonna loose it
Think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
Think I'm gonna loose it
No, no, no nothing's wrong with dreaming
Go, go, go you're dreaming all away
One love, one life, and that's enough to get you through the night
Tomorrow's gonna be a brighter day
Hey, hey, hey!
I think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
We could be together
Change the world forever
Make it all together
(They're really giving me the)
Eye
No, no, no nothing's wrong with dreaming
Go, go, go you're dreaming all away
One love, one life, and that's enough to get you through the night
Tomorrow's gonna be a brighter day
Hey, hey, hey!
They come alive when I work the nights
I guess I should've seen the warning signs
Get out the way things are coming alive
Look over there, another fight
I guess I should've seen the warning signs
We could be together
(I'm not looking for a fight)
Change the world forever
(Just wanna make it through the night)
Make it all together
(They're really giving me the...)
Eye-ey-eye-ey-eye-ey-eye
Think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
Think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it
The walls are growing ears
I'm paranoid
No need to fear what you can't avoid
Don't let 'em in, don't let 'em out
I'll give you something you can scream about
We could be together
(I'm not looking for a fight)
Change the world forever
(Just wanna make it through the night)
Make it all together
(They're really giving me the...)
Eye-ey-eye-ey-eye-ey-eye
Think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
Think I'm gonna loose it
Think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
Think I'm gonna loose it
No, no, no nothing's wrong with dreaming
Go, go, go you're dreaming all away
One love, one life, and that's enough to get you through the night
Tomorrow's gonna be a brighter day
Hey, hey, hey!
I think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
I think I'm gonna loose it, loose it, loose it
We could be together
Change the world forever
Make it all together
(They're really giving me the)
Eye
No, no, no nothing's wrong with dreaming
Go, go, go you're dreaming all away
One love, one life, and that's enough to get you through the night
Tomorrow's gonna be a brighter day
Hey, hey, hey!
They come alive when I work the nights
I guess I should've seen the warning signs
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Yo La Tengo
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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,
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
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/
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Hahaha JK1 I agree that is pretty awesome :D But yeah I thought it was about that all along, about being scared of the world and stuff at night. This song bursts into my head when i'm coming home late and I see all these gangs and scary people around. Is it weird that McFly make me less scared? Like when i'm in a particularly nervous or frightening situation and I think about one of one of their songs that relates to that situation it sort of takes the fear away and calms me down. Lol I dunno, maybe thats a bit strange. But yeah it makes me love them even more :)