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.
Hummin'
All the way to Reno
You've dusted the non-believers
And challenged the laws of chance
Now sweeter
You're so sugar sweet
You may as well have had Kick Me
Fastened on your sleeve
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
"Wing" is written on your feet
Your Achilles' heel
Is the tendency
To dream
But you've know that from the beginning
You didn't have to go so far
You didn't have to go
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know who you are
You know who you are
You know who you are
Hummin'
All the way to Reno
You've written your own directions
And whistled the rules have changed
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star (star)
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star (star)
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star (star)
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star (star)
Hummin'
All the way to Reno
All the way to Reno
All the way to Reno
You're gonna be a star, you are, you are
You're gonna be a star
You're gonna be a star, you are, you are
You're gonna be a star
All the way to Reno
You've dusted the non-believers
And challenged the laws of chance
Now sweeter
You're so sugar sweet
You may as well have had Kick Me
Fastened on your sleeve
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
"Wing" is written on your feet
Your Achilles' heel
Is the tendency
To dream
But you've know that from the beginning
You didn't have to go so far
You didn't have to go
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know who you are
You know who you are
You know who you are
Hummin'
All the way to Reno
You've written your own directions
And whistled the rules have changed
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star (star)
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star (star)
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star (star)
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star (star)
Hummin'
All the way to Reno
All the way to Reno
All the way to Reno
You're gonna be a star, you are, you are
You're gonna be a star
You're gonna be a star, you are, you are
You're gonna be a star
Lyrics submitted by xpankfrisst, edited by CassidyAnn
All the Way to Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star) Lyrics as written by Mike Mills Peter Buck
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Fortnight
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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.
Gentle Hour
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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,
Blue
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“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
I think it is leaping to conclusions to say the song is about how 'foolish' people can be if they think they're gonna be a star by going to Reno. I don't believe that is what the song is saying. Stipe is undoubtedly talking about the innocence of youth, perhaps arrogance (dusted the non believers ).
But he does not say you're a fool for dreaming. Far from it. He is saying you are a dreamer and so be it, but you are following these dreams. He is simply saying some people take that blind leap of faith which many do not. I read it and think Stipe is pleased, almost envious, of this person because they are following their dreams. It is the thoughts of a dreamer with ambitions, who knows where they ended up...
@HaroldErwin <br /> Agree with much of what you say.<br /> Though he also does say this (and it's my favourite line in the song):<br /> "Your Achilles' heel, Is the tendency, To dream"<br /> Which hints at probable failure?
Ah, the naivete of youth... Anyone who goes to Reno hoping to be a star truly is naive, after all.
it's sort of got the same meaning as the chili peppers californication. its about young people (who in this case go to reno instead of l.a.) who think they'll be big stars, but instead end up as big failures.
I love the video for this song. Very cool.
One phrase that bothers me:
"You didn't have to go so far You didn't have to go."
Does he mean, that in order to achieve something, you don't have to completely leave your home, cross 2000 miles, forget everybody and etc.? If someone could elaborate on this.
I believe this song is very positive though. - It's not only the lyrics. But also as a non-native English reader I may not get it all.
This song is surreal, very surreal. Wait until the two by four of reality smashes you headlong back into it. I am reminded of being on a high when I hear this song. Michael Stipe is an excellent songwriter.
Video is indeed very cool!
This song gives me mixed feelings though
I heard somewhere this song is about Tony Joe White. Perhaps someone can explain this further cause i cant
I heard somewhere this song is about Tony Joe White. Perhaps someone can explain this further cause i cant
I love this song because of how well R.E.M. portrays how naive one can be in their youth. By thinking that if they go to Reno, as R.E.M. say "You're gonna be a star".