An absolutely beautiful use of the pop song structure.
Like some gomez tunes, it seems to be directed at an individual--in this case, someone wasting the little time that life gives each and every one of us. It's pretty generic, but the person seems to be pushing away all of his truest friends.
Note how the verses start off depressing in tone as the describe the indiviual in question, then develop a more frustrated and upset tone. The only accompaniment initially is a tambourine, long root bass notes, and the guitar riff(during the AA ryhmes). Then the kick drum comes in (BB), then the hihat and another strummed guitar.
Once the chorus kicks in, the speaker's uplifting advice as accompanied by a much bouncier bassline, a snare drum and open harmonies.
An absolutely beautiful use of the pop song structure.
Like some gomez tunes, it seems to be directed at an individual--in this case, someone wasting the little time that life gives each and every one of us. It's pretty generic, but the person seems to be pushing away all of his truest friends.
Note how the verses start off depressing in tone as the describe the indiviual in question, then develop a more frustrated and upset tone. The only accompaniment initially is a tambourine, long root bass notes, and the guitar riff(during the AA ryhmes). Then the kick drum comes in (BB), then the hihat and another strummed guitar.
Once the chorus kicks in, the speaker's uplifting advice as accompanied by a much bouncier bassline, a snare drum and open harmonies.