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.
Maybe it's been years since I genuinely smiled
And maybe it's been years since I wanted to be a part of anything
And lately I've been good
You know, I've actually been great
Man, I even laughed a little today
Oh, it's so strange
It's so strange
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
I thought it was my right to be as sorry as I wanted to be
I wasted all my teenage years being a misery factory
But something had to give
I had to finally see the light
I think at 23 it's time to practice what I preach
And what I preach is...
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
All my wasted hope
I let go when I should've held tighter
And now when the sun is out
I let it burn
Not afraid to feel it shine on me
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
My life is finally levelling out so
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
My life is finally levelling out so
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
And maybe it's been years since I wanted to be a part of anything
And lately I've been good
You know, I've actually been great
Man, I even laughed a little today
Oh, it's so strange
It's so strange
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
I thought it was my right to be as sorry as I wanted to be
I wasted all my teenage years being a misery factory
But something had to give
I had to finally see the light
I think at 23 it's time to practice what I preach
And what I preach is...
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
All my wasted hope
I let go when I should've held tighter
And now when the sun is out
I let it burn
Not afraid to feel it shine on me
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
My life is finally levelling out so
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
because I'm happy now
Tell me it's okay to be happy now
My life is finally levelling out so
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Tell me it's okay
Tell me it's okay-ay
Lyrics submitted by Paul123456
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
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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.
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[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.
Dreamwalker
Silent Planet
Silent Planet
I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
I feel like this song is about regretting being bitter in the past. The writer is reflecting on recent years, where she has rather been negative, making life harder for herself and others.
"Maybe it's been years since I genuinely smiled And maybe it's been years since I wanted to be a part of anything
And lately I've been good You know, I've actually been great Man, I even laughed a little today
Oh, it's so strange It's so strange"
It almost feels strange for her now to genuinely smile or laugh.
"Tell me it's okay to be happy now because I'm happy now"
The artist is unsure of her being happy with life and what it's like. She asks for other people's opinion if it is ok for her now to be happy and just set her feelings free, as she used to restrict that.
"I thought it was my right to be as sorry as I wanted to be I wasted all my teenage years being a misery factory"
Again, I think this is about regretting being so dismissive in early years, her teenager times, because the writer felt like it was appropriate to act like that, hiding away any feelings. She wishs she could change the past, as she writes that she has "wasted her time" being so unapproachable.
"But something had to give I had to finally see the light I think at 23 it's time to practice what I preach And what I preach is..."
The artist wants to change her life, make it more positive, as to "see light", implying happiness, in her life. Also, after 23 years of preaching everyone to be happy and just being themselves, the writer realizes that she can't preach those words when she's not living her life like that herself.
"All my wasted hope I let go when I should've held tighter And now when the sun is out I let it burn Not afraid to feel it shine on me"
The artist knows now, that it is alright to be happy and just set your feelings free and live like you want to, instead of putting a face on and hiding your real feelings. She now lets the sun "burn", describing at how bright the light is that is now shining on her life, and that she's not afraid of showing herself anymore.