The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
I’ve been thinking about the way you hold me lately
On a bus, my head, nearMissouri
All the things we done, don’t matter much if at all
It’s over now
Would you hustle, would you break me off some
bread
Maybe I’ll just get baked here in bed
Remember all the cradling and touching
It’s always the same
This will be our last prom
All your little love songs
All the time we spent in the Dollar General
(I would love you for always)
Picking out the gifts for your little niece
(I know that she’ll love it)
I wonder if they got the wrong opinion
(a picture lasts longer)
The way they looking at me
This will be our last prom
All your little love songs
This will be our last prom
Full of nothing but silly little love songs
I promise
no matter what we did, in the past,
what you think of, your opinions
I promise, from now, I’ll be true
But if you don’t trust me girl, that’s ok, I understand
It’s been a really long road
We’ve had our ups and downs
So do me this last favor
Me and you
One last prom
Just for me and you
One last prom
I’m ready for you out of that bed
I’m showing them Chad's some static
I’m noticing a ‘10’ to the right,
but i’d rather trade up in attics
I burn the needle down the red
tryin’ to find my credit some debit
when I wake you’re Socratic
sold the world, took it back, you’re at it Oba
chopped up insisted implied,
i’m on the 10 clicks on a side
seven 38’s, heard ‘em say your name
up in the bitch debates!!
On a bus, my head, nearMissouri
All the things we done, don’t matter much if at all
It’s over now
Would you hustle, would you break me off some
bread
Maybe I’ll just get baked here in bed
Remember all the cradling and touching
It’s always the same
This will be our last prom
All your little love songs
All the time we spent in the Dollar General
(I would love you for always)
Picking out the gifts for your little niece
(I know that she’ll love it)
I wonder if they got the wrong opinion
(a picture lasts longer)
The way they looking at me
This will be our last prom
All your little love songs
This will be our last prom
Full of nothing but silly little love songs
I promise
no matter what we did, in the past,
what you think of, your opinions
I promise, from now, I’ll be true
But if you don’t trust me girl, that’s ok, I understand
It’s been a really long road
We’ve had our ups and downs
So do me this last favor
Me and you
One last prom
Just for me and you
One last prom
I’m ready for you out of that bed
I’m showing them Chad's some static
I’m noticing a ‘10’ to the right,
but i’d rather trade up in attics
I burn the needle down the red
tryin’ to find my credit some debit
when I wake you’re Socratic
sold the world, took it back, you’re at it Oba
chopped up insisted implied,
i’m on the 10 clicks on a side
seven 38’s, heard ‘em say your name
up in the bitch debates!!
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The Last Prom On Earth Lyrics as written by Michael Lewis Ivan Howard
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In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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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.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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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:
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Justin Vernon semi-rapping. hilarious.
oh man. i don't know if hilarious is the right word or not, but as soon as Kanye + Vernon's compilation album comes out... i guess we'll find out. <br /> <br /> i don't see it being anything less than god-like.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> this song it so amazing.
update: i heard the kanye+vernon track. <br /> <br /> :(<br /> <br /> dang, i am disappoint.
I thought that this song was being satirical. A prom dance shouldn't be something that is so emotional. I also don't see "the bitch debates" being used seriously... Maybe it's just that I want it to be satirical though...
I think this song is talking about screwing up a long relationship by breaking a partners trust ("I promise, from now, I'll be true - But if you don't trust me girl, that's ok, I understand"). 'One last prom' is a metaphor for getting a second chance, even when there are prettier women the singer could get ("I'm noticing a '10' to the right") however, he wants his old flame ("but i'd rather trade up in attics"). The last few lines talk about how the singer will do anything to get this person back, using emotional, creditable, and possibly by financial means ("I burn the needle down red - tryin' to find my credit some debit"). Once he gets this person back she will teach him a lesson ("when I wake you're Socratic") and the other women will be jealous ("heard 'em say your name up in the bitch debates!!")
That's how I see it, hope some others comment on the meaning of this great song! :)
I'm not quite sure how I feel about this song. I like it, but at the same time I can't take all of it seriously. Especially the rap/talking from Justin Vernon. I still love him though. He makes me laugh.
Like much of the rest of this album, this song is total irony, kids. Quasi sentimental soft teenage 80's pop. It's just supposed to make you smile because it's so cheesy.
For the rap/talk section, I think it might actually be:
I'm ready for you hot on that bed I'm showing them Chads some static I'm noticing a '10' to the right, But I'd rather trade up in attics I burned your dollar red Tryin' to find my credit some debit When I wake you're Socratic Saw the world talkin' 'bout you're at it, oh no Chopped up insisted implied, I'm on the 10 clicks on a side Seven 38s Heard 'em say your name up in the bitch debates!!
Also, loving jrhalvy's interpretation skillzz! And yep, I agree with gaelicsteak that it's supposed to be satirical, but the extended storyline with this sentimental, pseudo-philosophical rap surely makes it all the more mocking. Wicked beats, anywayz.
Phew, good. I'm glad some people agree with me! Although I am a little sick of "irony" in the "indie" world though. (Please note my quotation marks. Haha.)
I believe you're right that our singer cheated, though he's not apologizing and that's part of the parody aspect - it's a guys lame (reminiscing about the Dollar General, and her holding his head on a bus near Missouri. That is great stuff.) attempt to sweet talk his girl into taking him back, or at least to agree to one last roll. "But if you don't trust me girl, that's ok, I understand, It's been a really long road. We've had our ups and downs. So do me this last favor. Me and you One last prom."
That's my take. Reminds me of MacArthur Park with the overblown sentimentality. And I love the sultry sax. But most of the last stanza loses me, especially the seven 38s. Somebody got a clue?