This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Hardly awake here. If that says enough.
Your love doesn't take here. Mine turns to dust.
If this means anything. It doesn't mean enough
I've done everything. And I'm still broken up
I try not to fight. I just try to understand.
You define what's important to me.
What's left to decide. What's left to understand.
Hearts are just toys here. Mine's been played enough
Quiet just makes noise here. My volume's up.
If this means anything at all.
It doesn't close to mean enough.
Cause I've done everything
And I'm still broken up.
I try not to fight. I just try to understand.
You define what's important to me.
What's left to decide. What's left to understand.
As far as I can tell, you're not happy at all.
Your love doesn't take here. Mine turns to dust.
If this means anything. It doesn't mean enough
I've done everything. And I'm still broken up
I try not to fight. I just try to understand.
You define what's important to me.
What's left to decide. What's left to understand.
Hearts are just toys here. Mine's been played enough
Quiet just makes noise here. My volume's up.
If this means anything at all.
It doesn't close to mean enough.
Cause I've done everything
And I'm still broken up.
I try not to fight. I just try to understand.
You define what's important to me.
What's left to decide. What's left to understand.
As far as I can tell, you're not happy at all.
Lyrics submitted by NoiseCore
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awwww he knows she's not happy and even though she is the world to him he knows he has to let her go. sniff I think I'm going to cry!
Hearts are just toys her. Mine's been played enough..... says it all!!!! enought said.
definitely one of my favorite time spent driving songs...'you define what's important to me.' i love that line.
this band is fucking amazing, i want to see them live! ROCK ON!
wow... i know exactly how that guy felt... take what sentimentalf0ol said, but reverse it where the girl knows he isn't happy etc etc :\
I only wish you could make me understand. I only pray one day, I will. But in the meantime, I'll be here dying. You've made me, you define me, and that's what hurts the most. For you, this doesn't mean enough. Not close to enough. L.O.C: 'You define what's important to me.'
this is my reason for the screen name. and a definition of my emotions. feelings greater than words can express exude from jon's voice when he sings "here with you". the words enhance the emotion, and enhance the meaning. you can tell from every aspect: lyrics, instrumentals and vocals that pain is felt. this is why i adore TSD as much as i do. lines 3-6 are my favorite. this would be track #1 on the "soundtrack of jenn's life"..its people like him that make me want to write. simply amazing.
ALSO- i love the use of paradox. and the "quiet just makes noise here" like is awesome. just had to note that.
This song is soo great
i agree. one of my favorite songs.