I actually think this song is about a one night stand and the following morning wanting to leave before they get up cos of the awkwardness. Draging his feet along the floor possibly in regret of what he's done.
Then he sees her walking 'cross the campus, the "cruel professor studying romances", i think, is the girl overthinking the situation and wondering if there was more to it than a one night stand etc...
The chrorus isnt "how am i supposed to pretend i never want to see you again [as he likes her]" its "How am i supposed to pretend [theres more to it than just a one night stand when really], I never want to see you again" The comma makes it a whole different thing he's saying/thinking.
Ending with shes on the stone and grass (i.e. campus) maybe waiting to bump into him again whereas he's "sleeping on the balcony after class" simply catching up from a lack of sleep last night - another indication of the one night stand - not thinking about her anymore.
Excellent interpretation MikeF,
You ideas are clear and well supported.
I share the same idea of the song being about a one night stand.
However, you may need to reanalyze the chrorus. The original lyrics do not contain a comma:
Excellent interpretation MikeF,
You ideas are clear and well supported.
I share the same idea of the song being about a one night stand.
However, you may need to reanalyze the chrorus. The original lyrics do not contain a comma:
How am I supposed to pretend
I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend
I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend
I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend
I never want to see you again
Hence, and just maybe, the writer is having a hard time coping with fact that he had a one night stand and he wanted it to be more. Ergo he's having a hard time...
Hence, and just maybe, the writer is having a hard time coping with fact that he had a one night stand and he wanted it to be more. Ergo he's having a hard time pretending that he never wants to see her again. I know it's especially hard not to fall in love with your first one night stand. heeehee
The unspoken rule: "Never fall in love with a one night stand"
Walked to class, in front of ya
Walking to class in front of her to get her attention maybe? Trying to get noticed?
In the afternoon, you're out on the stone and grass
And I'm sleeping on the balcony after class
An Oxford Comma would really help clarify the chorus, no?
An Oxford Comma would really help clarify the chorus, no?
How am I supposed to pretend
I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend
I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend
I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend
I never want to see you again
'Jeeze you know, I just can't hide these feelings for you. When can we get back together?'
Think: Top Gun
'Jeeze you know, I just can't hide these feelings for you. When can we get back together?'
Think: Top Gun
OR
OR
How am I supposed to pretend[,]
I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend[,]
I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend[,]
I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend[,]
I never want to see you again
'Shit, that actually happened? And now its going to influence our social/professional relationship? I...
'Shit, that actually happened? And now its going to influence our social/professional relationship? I really, really, never want to see you again.'
Think: Don't Stand So Close to Me (Police)
Mm I think he didn't have a one night stand, because I don't think he would regret it. A young guy and the older woman he is in love with? If they slept together I think he would be congratulating himself not dragging his feet. It sounds like he just has a really big crush.
Mm I think he didn't have a one night stand, because I don't think he would regret it. A young guy and the older woman he is in love with? If they slept together I think he would be congratulating himself not dragging his feet. It sounds like he just has a really big crush.
I really hope it isnt about a one night stand and the girl overthinking it, cuz that would be something that would happen to me. XP oh goodness.....I am such a romantic. I personally think its about an affair with the english teacher and when she teaches the romantic poetry he is always thinking about her. because of the line:
I really hope it isnt about a one night stand and the girl overthinking it, cuz that would be something that would happen to me. XP oh goodness.....I am such a romantic. I personally think its about an affair with the english teacher and when she teaches the romantic poetry he is always thinking about her. because of the line:
"I pull my shirt on, walk out the door
Drag my feet along the floor"
and
"Spilled kefir on your keffiyeh"
"I pull my shirt on, walk out the door
Drag my feet along the floor"
and
"Spilled kefir on your keffiyeh"
it sounds like hes super spacey, i know that Im especially clumsy when im...
it sounds like hes super spacey, i know that Im especially clumsy when im spacing out. And so he's probably tired from staying up all night thinking about her, or maybe his head is always in the clouds thinking about her. The lack of sleep would also explain him sleeping on the balcony after class. Maybe he was supposed to meet her again but is missing it, which is why she's out on the stone and grass, but he's somewhere else, sleeping.
I actually think this song is about a one night stand and the following morning wanting to leave before they get up cos of the awkwardness. Draging his feet along the floor possibly in regret of what he's done.
Then he sees her walking 'cross the campus, the "cruel professor studying romances", i think, is the girl overthinking the situation and wondering if there was more to it than a one night stand etc...
The chrorus isnt "how am i supposed to pretend i never want to see you again [as he likes her]" its "How am i supposed to pretend [theres more to it than just a one night stand when really], I never want to see you again" The comma makes it a whole different thing he's saying/thinking.
Ending with shes on the stone and grass (i.e. campus) maybe waiting to bump into him again whereas he's "sleeping on the balcony after class" simply catching up from a lack of sleep last night - another indication of the one night stand - not thinking about her anymore.
i think all their songs can be taken many ways, but this interpretation is coherent with all the different sections. i love it.
i think all their songs can be taken many ways, but this interpretation is coherent with all the different sections. i love it.
Excellent interpretation MikeF, You ideas are clear and well supported. I share the same idea of the song being about a one night stand. However, you may need to reanalyze the chrorus. The original lyrics do not contain a comma:
Excellent interpretation MikeF, You ideas are clear and well supported. I share the same idea of the song being about a one night stand. However, you may need to reanalyze the chrorus. The original lyrics do not contain a comma:
How am I supposed to pretend I never want to see you again How am I supposed to pretend I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend I never want to see you again How am I supposed to pretend I never want to see you again
Hence, and just maybe, the writer is having a hard time coping with fact that he had a one night stand and he wanted it to be more. Ergo he's having a hard time...
Hence, and just maybe, the writer is having a hard time coping with fact that he had a one night stand and he wanted it to be more. Ergo he's having a hard time pretending that he never wants to see her again. I know it's especially hard not to fall in love with your first one night stand. heeehee The unspoken rule: "Never fall in love with a one night stand"
Walked to class, in front of ya
Walking to class in front of her to get her attention maybe? Trying to get noticed?
In the afternoon, you're out on the stone and grass And I'm sleeping on the balcony after class
Mybe he's doing a little spying on the balcony?
An Oxford Comma would really help clarify the chorus, no?
An Oxford Comma would really help clarify the chorus, no?
How am I supposed to pretend I never want to see you again How am I supposed to pretend I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend I never want to see you again How am I supposed to pretend I never want to see you again
'Jeeze you know, I just can't hide these feelings for you. When can we get back together?' Think: Top Gun
'Jeeze you know, I just can't hide these feelings for you. When can we get back together?' Think: Top Gun
OR
OR
How am I supposed to pretend[,] I never want to see you again How am I supposed to pretend[,] I never want to see you again
How am I supposed to pretend[,] I never want to see you again How am I supposed to pretend[,] I never want to see you again
'Shit, that actually happened? And now its going to influence our social/professional relationship? I...
'Shit, that actually happened? And now its going to influence our social/professional relationship? I really, really, never want to see you again.' Think: Don't Stand So Close to Me (Police)
That's not what an Oxford Comma is.
That's not what an Oxford Comma is.
Mm I think he didn't have a one night stand, because I don't think he would regret it. A young guy and the older woman he is in love with? If they slept together I think he would be congratulating himself not dragging his feet. It sounds like he just has a really big crush.
Mm I think he didn't have a one night stand, because I don't think he would regret it. A young guy and the older woman he is in love with? If they slept together I think he would be congratulating himself not dragging his feet. It sounds like he just has a really big crush.
Another quote that supports your interpretation is:
Another quote that supports your interpretation is:
"I wake up, my shoulders cold" Clearly, he's not wearing a shirt, need I say more maybe she stole the blanket...
"I wake up, my shoulders cold" Clearly, he's not wearing a shirt, need I say more maybe she stole the blanket...
I really hope it isnt about a one night stand and the girl overthinking it, cuz that would be something that would happen to me. XP oh goodness.....I am such a romantic. I personally think its about an affair with the english teacher and when she teaches the romantic poetry he is always thinking about her. because of the line:
I really hope it isnt about a one night stand and the girl overthinking it, cuz that would be something that would happen to me. XP oh goodness.....I am such a romantic. I personally think its about an affair with the english teacher and when she teaches the romantic poetry he is always thinking about her. because of the line:
"I pull my shirt on, walk out the door Drag my feet along the floor" and "Spilled kefir on your keffiyeh"
"I pull my shirt on, walk out the door Drag my feet along the floor" and "Spilled kefir on your keffiyeh"
it sounds like hes super spacey, i know that Im especially clumsy when im...
it sounds like hes super spacey, i know that Im especially clumsy when im spacing out. And so he's probably tired from staying up all night thinking about her, or maybe his head is always in the clouds thinking about her. The lack of sleep would also explain him sleeping on the balcony after class. Maybe he was supposed to meet her again but is missing it, which is why she's out on the stone and grass, but he's somewhere else, sleeping.