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.
Got the news today
Doctor said I had to stay a little bit longer and I'll be fine
When I thought it'd all been done
When I thought it'd all been said
A little bit longer and I'll be fine
But you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
And you don't know what it's like to feel so low
And every time you smile, you laugh, you glow
You don't even know, no, no
You don't even know
All this time goes by, still no reason why
A little bit longer and I'll be fine
Waiting on a cure, but none of them are sure
A little bit longer and I'll be fine
But you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
And you don't know what it's like to feel so low
And every time you smile, you laugh, you glow
You don't even know, no, no
You don't even know, no, no
You don't even know
(No)
Yeah
But you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
And you don't know what it's like to feel so low, yeah
And every time you smile, you laugh, you glow
You don't even know, yeah, oh
Yeah, ohh-oh, yea-yeah
You don't even know, no, no
So I'll wait 'til kingdom come
All the highs and lows are gone
A little bit longer and I'll be fine
I'll be fine
Doctor said I had to stay a little bit longer and I'll be fine
When I thought it'd all been done
When I thought it'd all been said
A little bit longer and I'll be fine
But you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
And you don't know what it's like to feel so low
And every time you smile, you laugh, you glow
You don't even know, no, no
You don't even know
All this time goes by, still no reason why
A little bit longer and I'll be fine
Waiting on a cure, but none of them are sure
A little bit longer and I'll be fine
But you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
And you don't know what it's like to feel so low
And every time you smile, you laugh, you glow
You don't even know, no, no
You don't even know, no, no
You don't even know
(No)
Yeah
But you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
And you don't know what it's like to feel so low, yeah
And every time you smile, you laugh, you glow
You don't even know, yeah, oh
Yeah, ohh-oh, yea-yeah
You don't even know, no, no
So I'll wait 'til kingdom come
All the highs and lows are gone
A little bit longer and I'll be fine
I'll be fine
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
A Little Bit Longer Lyrics as written by Nicholas Jonas
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Great version of a great song,
No Surprises
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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'
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Magical
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Nick Jonas wrote this about his having diabetes; I think it's so inspirational and it's probably my favourite song of theirs ever!
actually i read in an article that this song is about one of the brothers insecurities with the size of his penis. He just wants it to be "a little bit longer, and I'll be fine"
The song is based around his time in the hospital while the doctors try to figure out the best way to make his penis "a little bit longer"
great song
Nick wrote it about his diabetes. I hope it's on their third album (although I've heard rumours that it won't be)
awww i love nick this song is actually called you don't know what it's like
What it's called right now is correct. Someone that met JB asked them about the title of the song, and they said that it is "A Little Bit Longer."
Sorry, but this isn't about his diabetes. HOLD ON, so how many songs would he honestly need?
I was told by a reliable source [:)] that its another song for JB's late Grandmother, in her point of view.
omj. i love this song soo much. some people say its about his grandmother, and some say its about nicks diabetes, but whatever it's about, you can't deny that it is an amazing and powerful song. i've got that song in my favorites on youtube, and i listen to it multiple times a day. =]
um it is actually about his diabetes, not his grandmother. eternity is about their grandmother.
it's about the jonas people fucking around and getting pubic lice ACTUALLY.
@ohayalan yeah for dumb people go to school
I love the lyrics to this song..
Does anyone know where I can get it?