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.
You're no hero, so don't act like it
And please don't treat me like I'm your sidekick
'Cause I watch TV, I see how life is
And it's not easy, but still I'm right here
Screaming, "I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah"
My nigga, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good
You're no hero, so don't act like it
And please don't treat me like I'm your sidekick
'Cause I watch TV, I see how life is
And it's not easy, but still I'm right here
Screaming, "I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
My nigga, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
Coming up to me like, "You still makin' music, man?"
Ask them kind questions; shouldn't even shake your hand
Thought you were the homie, still don't know me—it’s so evident
Two million fucking views and growing, follow my accomplishments
I mean, 'cause I do work my ass off
Back up in the game like my vocals got they cast off
All I've been is cast off by those who seem to lack heart
Tryna give the world some hope, so through the dark I'll cast art
Hope it lights the way
Brightens your yesterday
Life's been dark and y'all can see I've had a lot to say
Few friends have been supportive, you can tell by how I word it
So bein' 'round that energy, I feel I can afford it
Talking 'bout "I need direction"
Son, well, where is yours?
I've had mine, and it's the only thing that I've been working toward
And I built it from the floor
Y'all don't seem to help no more
CSR, the movement, 'cause the internet's one open door
You're no hero, so don't act like it
And please don't treat me like I'm your sidekick
'Cause I watch TV, I see how life is
And it's not easy, but still I'm right here
Screaming, "I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
My nigga, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
What I mean to say is y'all ain't been about the dream
Even back in highschool, y'all weren't really 'bout the team
To those who were, you know I know
And your support means everything
'Bout to prove
Come from anywhere and become anything
That you can take whatever you love and make it everything
What would part is bigger than us?
We made it everything
You know it's because I wear my worth like a wedding ring
Stickin' to my craft, put honesty above everything
'Cause I ain't been perfect, but at least I got a purpose
Risin' stars in my contact list, we hit beats and we merk shit
Conversations with the greatest
Can't wait to say I made it
Shouts to those who say I helped 'em get through hard times, you my favorite
Shouts to channels that upload me
And the haters that can blow me
And shouts out to a world and system you won't see control me
Blogs that show me love and friends who love what we does
Everyone who sees us hitting the top before it comes
You're no hero, so don't act like it
And please don't treat me like I'm your sidekick
'Cause I watch TV, I see how life is
And it's not easy, but still I'm right here
Screaming, "I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
My nigga, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
You're no hero, so don't act like it
And please don't treat me like I'm your sidekick
'Cause I watch TV, I see how life is
And it's not easy, but still I'm right here
Screaming, "I'm good"
And please don't treat me like I'm your sidekick
'Cause I watch TV, I see how life is
And it's not easy, but still I'm right here
Screaming, "I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah"
My nigga, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good
You're no hero, so don't act like it
And please don't treat me like I'm your sidekick
'Cause I watch TV, I see how life is
And it's not easy, but still I'm right here
Screaming, "I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
My nigga, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
Coming up to me like, "You still makin' music, man?"
Ask them kind questions; shouldn't even shake your hand
Thought you were the homie, still don't know me—it’s so evident
Two million fucking views and growing, follow my accomplishments
I mean, 'cause I do work my ass off
Back up in the game like my vocals got they cast off
All I've been is cast off by those who seem to lack heart
Tryna give the world some hope, so through the dark I'll cast art
Hope it lights the way
Brightens your yesterday
Life's been dark and y'all can see I've had a lot to say
Few friends have been supportive, you can tell by how I word it
So bein' 'round that energy, I feel I can afford it
Talking 'bout "I need direction"
Son, well, where is yours?
I've had mine, and it's the only thing that I've been working toward
And I built it from the floor
Y'all don't seem to help no more
CSR, the movement, 'cause the internet's one open door
You're no hero, so don't act like it
And please don't treat me like I'm your sidekick
'Cause I watch TV, I see how life is
And it's not easy, but still I'm right here
Screaming, "I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
My nigga, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
What I mean to say is y'all ain't been about the dream
Even back in highschool, y'all weren't really 'bout the team
To those who were, you know I know
And your support means everything
'Bout to prove
Come from anywhere and become anything
That you can take whatever you love and make it everything
What would part is bigger than us?
We made it everything
You know it's because I wear my worth like a wedding ring
Stickin' to my craft, put honesty above everything
'Cause I ain't been perfect, but at least I got a purpose
Risin' stars in my contact list, we hit beats and we merk shit
Conversations with the greatest
Can't wait to say I made it
Shouts to those who say I helped 'em get through hard times, you my favorite
Shouts to channels that upload me
And the haters that can blow me
And shouts out to a world and system you won't see control me
Blogs that show me love and friends who love what we does
Everyone who sees us hitting the top before it comes
You're no hero, so don't act like it
And please don't treat me like I'm your sidekick
'Cause I watch TV, I see how life is
And it's not easy, but still I'm right here
Screaming, "I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
My nigga, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, yeah" (yeah)
You're no hero, so don't act like it
And please don't treat me like I'm your sidekick
'Cause I watch TV, I see how life is
And it's not easy, but still I'm right here
Screaming, "I'm good"
Lyrics submitted by k9wolflord
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