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.
You know that feeling you get
You feel you're older than time
You ain't exactly sure
If you've been away a while
Do you keep the receipts
For the friends that you buy
And ain't it bittersweet
You were only just getting by
But I hope you know
That it won't let go
It sticks around with you until the day you die
And I hope you know that it's touch and go
I hope the tears don't stain the world that waits outside
Where did it all go wrong?
And until you've repaid
The dreams you bought for your lies
You'll be castaway
Alone under stormy skies
Alone under stormy skies
But I hope you know
That it won't let go
It sticks around with you until the day you die
And I hope you know that it's touch and go
I hope the tears don't stain the world that waits outside
Where did it all go wrong?
But I hope you know
That it won't let go
It sticks around with you until the day you die
And I hope you know that it's touch and go
I hope the tears don't stain the world that waits outside
And I hope you know
That it won't let go
It sticks around with you until the day you die
And I hope you know that it's touch and go
I hope the tears don't stain the world that waits outside
Where did it all go wrong?
You feel you're older than time
You ain't exactly sure
If you've been away a while
Do you keep the receipts
For the friends that you buy
And ain't it bittersweet
You were only just getting by
But I hope you know
That it won't let go
It sticks around with you until the day you die
And I hope you know that it's touch and go
I hope the tears don't stain the world that waits outside
Where did it all go wrong?
And until you've repaid
The dreams you bought for your lies
You'll be castaway
Alone under stormy skies
Alone under stormy skies
But I hope you know
That it won't let go
It sticks around with you until the day you die
And I hope you know that it's touch and go
I hope the tears don't stain the world that waits outside
Where did it all go wrong?
But I hope you know
That it won't let go
It sticks around with you until the day you die
And I hope you know that it's touch and go
I hope the tears don't stain the world that waits outside
And I hope you know
That it won't let go
It sticks around with you until the day you die
And I hope you know that it's touch and go
I hope the tears don't stain the world that waits outside
Where did it all go wrong?
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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.
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“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.
For all those trivia people. The song title is a very famous quote from the 60's. Basically, it comes from a hotel worker who walked into the hotel room of George Best one morning to find him stretched out on a bed with a couple of blonds. George had done the old trick of making love to the ladies on a bed covered in money. He was a mess, the ladies were a mess, there was booze all over the room, generally everybody looked like they had had the time of their lives. So the hotel porter walks in and says to George "Where did it all go wrong". That is where Noel took the title from. Its all about living the high life, burning out and realising the emptiness of the rock n roll experience. This makes perfect sense as Noel wrote SOTSOG whilst recovering from Cocaine addiction.
Note to Americans: George Best was a very famous footballer (woops, i mean soccer player) from the 60's. Arguably, the most talented player ever. He basically had the world at his feet but decided to become an alcoholic instead. The archetypal 'flawed genius'.
@getmoony I agree, I think it's about loneliness, simple as that
Noel&Liam say..Where Did it All Go Wrong?- "This song will remind people that we are a rock band. The lyrics are about all the rich and famous people that used to follow me home and tell me about their problems. Many rich people is pshycic and self destructive. They think that they will be ok again if they just put themselves into private clinics every six months. But it´s only themselves who can solve the problem."
Yeah SOTSOG was typically underated, just like BHN, DBTT and HC because it had nothing that hit you instantly. But the album has some great subtle songs that you come back on. Gas Panic, Who Feels Love, Roll It Over etc... Are all great songs.....
I have always thought of this song as a two-fold realization that life has passed you by and you didn't notice and you can't shake off your actions during that time. Great song.
Every Oasis album has the potential to be their best.
best song on zee album i reckon. reminds me of travellin, looking out of a train window into the rain
remember when my girl friend dumped me and i asked her where did it all go wrong?
It's one of those songs that can make you happy, while at the same time make you wanna cry your heart out, just "cos".
one of my favorite parts of the song is at the very end. The single plucked note fading into one end of the speaker and blowing away into the distance. Really adds to the whole feel of loneliness in the song.
amazing song, you can tell noel reall takes this song seriously.