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.
Little beads of light were dancin? off the wall
Reflectin? off the spinning crystal ball
In a dance hall down in Texas, where time slowed to a crawl
Baby, it?s just you holdin? on to me in the middle of it all
Oh, girl, you're the center of my world
That place in my universe
To me you're every dream I dream
The air I breathe, my everything
A ray of sunlight shinin? down
The point my life revolves around
It?s like I live to love you girl
You're the center of my world
My whole life changed the moment I met you
And here we are like Heaven only knew
There could be ten thousand people fillin? up this room
But in my mind, far as I'm concerned, it?s just me and you
Oh, girl, you're the center of my world
That place in my universe
To me you're every dream I dream
The air I breathe, my everything
A ray of sunlight shinin? down
The point my life revolves around
It?s like I live to love you girl
You're the center of my world
A ray of sunlight shinin? down
The point my life revolves around
It?s like I live to love you girl
You're the center of my world
you're the center of my world
That place in my universe
To me you're every dream I dream
Reflectin? off the spinning crystal ball
In a dance hall down in Texas, where time slowed to a crawl
Baby, it?s just you holdin? on to me in the middle of it all
Oh, girl, you're the center of my world
That place in my universe
To me you're every dream I dream
The air I breathe, my everything
A ray of sunlight shinin? down
The point my life revolves around
It?s like I live to love you girl
You're the center of my world
My whole life changed the moment I met you
And here we are like Heaven only knew
There could be ten thousand people fillin? up this room
But in my mind, far as I'm concerned, it?s just me and you
Oh, girl, you're the center of my world
That place in my universe
To me you're every dream I dream
The air I breathe, my everything
A ray of sunlight shinin? down
The point my life revolves around
It?s like I live to love you girl
You're the center of my world
A ray of sunlight shinin? down
The point my life revolves around
It?s like I live to love you girl
You're the center of my world
you're the center of my world
That place in my universe
To me you're every dream I dream
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Center of My World Lyrics as written by David Lee Murphy Christopher Young
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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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Hayalperest
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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.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
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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:
"'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/
Page
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There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.