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.
Well, here we are again
Throwing punchlines, no one wins
As the morning sun begins to rise, we're fading fast
And we won't work this out
No, we're not gonna work this out tonight
(We won't work this out) no, we're not gonna make this right
So I'll give a kiss and say goodbye
(Give a kiss goodbye) 'cause we're not gonna work this out, tonight
Every single word's been said (whoa-oh-oh)
Broke each other's hearts again (ohh-oh-oh)
As the starlit sky begins to shine, we're breaking down
She screams out
No, we're not gonna work this out tonight
(We won't work this out) no, we're not gonna make this right
So I'll give a kiss and say goodbye
(Give a kiss goodbye) 'cause we're not gonna work this out, tonight
(Oh, oh, tonight, tonight, oh, oh, oh) we don't have to fight, tonight
(Oh, oh, tonight, tonight, oh, oh, oh) we just gotta try
Tonight (we gotta work this out)
(Oh, oh, tonight, tonight, oh, oh, oh) we don't have to fight, tonight
(Oh, oh, tonight, tonight, oh, oh, oh) we just gotta try
Tonight
No, we're not gonna work this out tonight
(We won't work this out) no, we're not gonna make this right
So I'll give a kiss and say goodbye
(Give a kiss goodbye) 'cause we're not gonna work this out, tonight
Well, there's no need to fight, we're just wasting time
(Tonight) if you give it a try well then maybe you'll find
(We might work this out) well, we know we're in love so let's keep it alive
Keep it alive, keep it alive (tonight)
I'm starting to see the morning light
We finally worked this out
Throwing punchlines, no one wins
As the morning sun begins to rise, we're fading fast
And we won't work this out
No, we're not gonna work this out tonight
(We won't work this out) no, we're not gonna make this right
So I'll give a kiss and say goodbye
(Give a kiss goodbye) 'cause we're not gonna work this out, tonight
Every single word's been said (whoa-oh-oh)
Broke each other's hearts again (ohh-oh-oh)
As the starlit sky begins to shine, we're breaking down
She screams out
No, we're not gonna work this out tonight
(We won't work this out) no, we're not gonna make this right
So I'll give a kiss and say goodbye
(Give a kiss goodbye) 'cause we're not gonna work this out, tonight
(Oh, oh, tonight, tonight, oh, oh, oh) we don't have to fight, tonight
(Oh, oh, tonight, tonight, oh, oh, oh) we just gotta try
Tonight (we gotta work this out)
(Oh, oh, tonight, tonight, oh, oh, oh) we don't have to fight, tonight
(Oh, oh, tonight, tonight, oh, oh, oh) we just gotta try
Tonight
No, we're not gonna work this out tonight
(We won't work this out) no, we're not gonna make this right
So I'll give a kiss and say goodbye
(Give a kiss goodbye) 'cause we're not gonna work this out, tonight
Well, there's no need to fight, we're just wasting time
(Tonight) if you give it a try well then maybe you'll find
(We might work this out) well, we know we're in love so let's keep it alive
Keep it alive, keep it alive (tonight)
I'm starting to see the morning light
We finally worked this out
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Tonight Lyrics as written by Joseph Adam Jonas Gregory Robert Garbowsky
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
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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.
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.
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