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.
She sits up high surrounded by the sun
One million branches and she loves every one
"Mom and dad, did you search for me?
I've been up here for so long I'm going crazy"
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound
And as we own this night
I'll put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
Three, two, one, where did it go?
Now don't be crazy I smiled of course you can stay here
You know we're going on ten years
Big deal but I guess you're official
I only said it because I know what it's like to feel
Burned down
It gets you down
We've all been there sometimes
But tonight, I'll make you feel beautiful once again
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound
And as we own this night
I'll put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
Three, two, one, where did it go?
If I were you, I'd put that away
See, you're just wasted
And thinking about the past again
Darling you'll be okay
She said,
"If you were me, you'd do the same
'Cause I can't take anymore
I'll draw the shades and close the door
Everything's not alright and I would rather"
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound
And as we own this night
I'll put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
Tell me where did it go?
One million branches and she loves every one
"Mom and dad, did you search for me?
I've been up here for so long I'm going crazy"
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound
And as we own this night
I'll put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
Three, two, one, where did it go?
Now don't be crazy I smiled of course you can stay here
You know we're going on ten years
Big deal but I guess you're official
I only said it because I know what it's like to feel
Burned down
It gets you down
We've all been there sometimes
But tonight, I'll make you feel beautiful once again
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound
And as we own this night
I'll put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
Three, two, one, where did it go?
If I were you, I'd put that away
See, you're just wasted
And thinking about the past again
Darling you'll be okay
She said,
"If you were me, you'd do the same
'Cause I can't take anymore
I'll draw the shades and close the door
Everything's not alright and I would rather"
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound
And as we own this night
I'll put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
Tell me where did it go?
Lyrics submitted by brightsideeex3, edited by AlexCanFlyyy, kr2013, pewdiepielover, sydneyk84
Hold On Till May Lyrics as written by Victor Fuentes Michael Fuentes
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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 is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
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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.
Actually the song is about a 19 year old Australian girl named Olivia Penpraze who committed suicide in March 2012 because she couldn't "Hold On Til May" which was her planned suicide date. If you ask Vic about it in person or on Facebook etc he will tell you the same thing. She was one of my friends and I have had conversations with Vic via the Internet about how amazing she was. R.I.P, darling. xo
I doubt you spoke to the real Vic via online it was probably a fake one
@emilymeow I remember watching a commentary Vic had for an Australian girl but it was Bulls in the Bronx not Hold on Till May :/
@emilymeow yes the song is actually Bulls in the Bronx, not Hold on Till May<br /> <br /> youtube.com/watch