Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
That's the way I like it
That's the way I want it
That's the way I like it
And that's the way I want it
I'm a dumb ass
I go too fast
When I shouldn't be moving at all
I know I'm the last
And your only chance
At having something meaningful
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that she loves me
Because no one does and no one will
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that she loves me
Because no one does and no one will
And that's the way I like it
And that's the way I want it
I jump into things
Buying wedding rings
When I can't keep myself in line
Try to stop myself
Put it on its shelf
And save it for another time
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that they love me
Because no one does and no one will
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that they love me
Because no one does and no one will
And that's the way I like it
And that's the way I want it
That's the way I like it
That's the way I want it
Here I am again left to my own devices
This is the last time
Anyone can bring me down
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that she loves me
Because no ones does and no one will
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that they love me
Because no one does and no one will
And that's the way I like it
And that's the way I want it
And that's the way I like it
And that's the way I want it
That's the way I like it
That's the way I want it
That's the way I like it
That's the way I want it
That's the way I like it
That's the way I want it
That's the way I like it
And that's the way I want it
I'm a dumb ass
I go too fast
When I shouldn't be moving at all
I know I'm the last
And your only chance
At having something meaningful
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that she loves me
Because no one does and no one will
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that she loves me
Because no one does and no one will
And that's the way I like it
And that's the way I want it
I jump into things
Buying wedding rings
When I can't keep myself in line
Try to stop myself
Put it on its shelf
And save it for another time
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that they love me
Because no one does and no one will
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that they love me
Because no one does and no one will
And that's the way I like it
And that's the way I want it
That's the way I like it
That's the way I want it
Here I am again left to my own devices
This is the last time
Anyone can bring me down
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that she loves me
Because no ones does and no one will
I won't ever be tricked into thinking that they love me
Because no one does and no one will
And that's the way I like it
And that's the way I want it
And that's the way I like it
And that's the way I want it
That's the way I like it
That's the way I want it
That's the way I like it
That's the way I want it
That's the way I like it
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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.
Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
"Fast car" is kind of a continuation of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." It has all the clawing your way to a better life, but in this case the protagonist never makes it with her love; in fact she is dragged back down by him.
There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
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.
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
The beginning of this song appears to be missing. Oh well, here it is:
That's the way I like it. That's the way I want it. That's the way I like it. And that's the way I want it.
I'm a dumbass, I go too fast, When I shouldn't be moving at all. I know I'm the last, And your only chance, At having something meaningful.
I wont ever be tricked into thinking that she loves me Because no one does and no one will I wont ever be tricked into thinking that she loves me Because no one does and no one will (Jump immediately into the beginning of the posted lyrics.)
Great song. Great band. Especially good when you're pissed off! This song is all about him not being fooled into love again, only to get hurt. He has this (presumably new) girl, but he knows that they're not in love, and it's better that way. He won't get hurt. It's no fun when girls hurt you. :/!