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.
If I were an aeroplane
And all you had left was pocket change
I would fly the whole wide world for you
Like a bird takes to the skies of blue
But I’m just a simple guy
And I didn’t wave when your train went by
Because I really didn’t want to believe
That you were speeding away
Away from me
If I were a diplomat
I could live wherever I put my hat
And I’d build an island just for you
And me; total population: 2
But I’m just an ordinary man
Whose silly dreams just don’t fit the plans
Of a border town run by guards
Between two countries and
Between two hearts
I thought I’d change it if I could
But now I’m not so sure I ever would
It’s when you find / That life is not a movie show
And in your mind then it really smarts
In all this time
I thought perhaps you’d want to know just
What it’s like to be in love
If I were a novelist
I’d write a book for the best-seller lists
And in it I’d never have to let you go
And by the last page everyone would know
That I’m just a silly boy
Whose words are a little shy and a little bit coy
But they’re not meant for anyone but you
And all that matters is you knowing it’s all true
I thought I’d change it if I could
But now I’m not so sure I ever would
So should I love and lose or just not love at all?
It’s up to you to try it
Because up above
I’d like to hope and think and know that
You and I
We could make it
You and I
We could make it
You and I
We could make it
And all you had left was pocket change
I would fly the whole wide world for you
Like a bird takes to the skies of blue
But I’m just a simple guy
And I didn’t wave when your train went by
Because I really didn’t want to believe
That you were speeding away
Away from me
If I were a diplomat
I could live wherever I put my hat
And I’d build an island just for you
And me; total population: 2
But I’m just an ordinary man
Whose silly dreams just don’t fit the plans
Of a border town run by guards
Between two countries and
Between two hearts
I thought I’d change it if I could
But now I’m not so sure I ever would
It’s when you find / That life is not a movie show
And in your mind then it really smarts
In all this time
I thought perhaps you’d want to know just
What it’s like to be in love
If I were a novelist
I’d write a book for the best-seller lists
And in it I’d never have to let you go
And by the last page everyone would know
That I’m just a silly boy
Whose words are a little shy and a little bit coy
But they’re not meant for anyone but you
And all that matters is you knowing it’s all true
I thought I’d change it if I could
But now I’m not so sure I ever would
So should I love and lose or just not love at all?
It’s up to you to try it
Because up above
I’d like to hope and think and know that
You and I
We could make it
You and I
We could make it
You and I
We could make it
Lyrics submitted by nickjones724, edited by inbcfrank
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
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Gentle Hour
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/
The lyrics above are flawed in many places. Here are the real lyrics:
7th FRET OVER ANDRES
If I were an aeroplane / And all you had left was pocket change / I would fly the whole wide world for you / Like a bird takes to the skies of blue / But I’m just a simple guy / And I didn’t wave when your train went by / Because I really didn’t want to believe / That you were speeding away / Away from me / If I were a diplomat / I could live wherever I put my hat / And I’d build an island just for you / And me / Total population: 2 / But I’m just an ordinary man / Whose silly dreams just don’t fit the plans / Of a border town run by guards / Between two countries and / Between two hearts / I thought I’d change it if I could / But now I’m not so sure I ever would / It’s when you find / That life is not a movie show / And in your mind then it really smarts / In all this time / I thought perhaps you’d want to know just / What it’s like to be in love / If I were a novelist / I’d write a book for the best-seller lists / And in it I’d never have to let you go / And by the last page everyone would know / That I’m just a silly boy / Whose words are a little shy and a little bit coy / But they’re not meant for anyone but you / And all that matters is you knowing it’s all true / I thought I’d change it if I could / But now I’m not so sure I ever would / So should I love and lose or just not love at all? / It’s up to you to try it / Because up above / I’d like to hope and think and know that / You and I / We could make it / You and I / We could make it / You and I / We could make it