PS: I agree with Patinthehat's point; the change from the collective "we" in the first verse to the singular "I" in subsequent verses, and then the actual repetition of the same lines ("Didn't we/I have a good time?") using the new subject are my favorite aspects of the song. Plus the awesome rhythm of the " I know I know I know I know I know" part.
I think the song is about a relationship of some sort that has ended, but the first verse takes place very recently after the end, and the two singer and the other person included in the "we" still probably think about each other often and spend time together; they've split but almost regretfully.
I think the section immediately following the "I know" explain why they broke up, they just weren't right for each other - he was changing himself to please the other person, and he doesn't want to be someone else, but be himself.
The line "You have your ways, I have my ways, We have our ways" I think sums up the entirety of the song best - they both have some things in common, they do care for each other, but they are also very different.
I love this song.
The question lines, "Did I have it anyways?", "Didn't I have a good time?" attempts to justify the relationship. They could also be interpreted more literally, implying that he really wonders if he did have a good time.
"My my" kind of confuses me. I think maybe it's said reflectively, kind of like a response to remembering this whole ordeal. "My, my, what a time that was?"
PS: I agree with Patinthehat's point; the change from the collective "we" in the first verse to the singular "I" in subsequent verses, and then the actual repetition of the same lines ("Didn't we/I have a good time?") using the new subject are my favorite aspects of the song. Plus the awesome rhythm of the " I know I know I know I know I know" part.
I think the song is about a relationship of some sort that has ended, but the first verse takes place very recently after the end, and the two singer...
PS: I agree with Patinthehat's point; the change from the collective "we" in the first verse to the singular "I" in subsequent verses, and then the actual repetition of the same lines ("Didn't we/I have a good time?") using the new subject are my favorite aspects of the song. Plus the awesome rhythm of the " I know I know I know I know I know" part.
I think the song is about a relationship of some sort that has ended, but the first verse takes place very recently after the end, and the two singer and the other person included in the "we" still probably think about each other often and spend time together; they've split but almost regretfully.
I think the section immediately following the "I know" explain why they broke up, they just weren't right for each other - he was changing himself to please the other person, and he doesn't want to be someone else, but be himself.
The line "You have your ways, I have my ways, We have our ways" I think sums up the entirety of the song best - they both have some things in common, they do care for each other, but they are also very different.
The question lines, "Did I have it anyways?", "Didn't I have a good time?" attempts to justify the relationship. They could also be interpreted more literally, implying that he really wonders if he did have a good time.
"My my" kind of confuses me. I think maybe it's said reflectively, kind of like a response to remembering this whole ordeal. "My, my, what a time that was?"
I love Panda Bear's lyrics and can totally relate with him. I love the haziness of the production, but it means I have to look up the lyrics to understand the (great) lyrics.
I love Panda Bear's lyrics and can totally relate with him. I love the haziness of the production, but it means I have to look up the lyrics to understand the (great) lyrics.
Interestingly, the theme of changing and people having their own ways was explored back on "bros" although it's generally thought that's regarding or from the perspective of his brother rather than regarding a past relationship.
Interestingly, the theme of changing and people having their own ways was explored back on "bros" although it's generally thought that's regarding or from the perspective of his brother rather than regarding a past relationship.
PS: I agree with Patinthehat's point; the change from the collective "we" in the first verse to the singular "I" in subsequent verses, and then the actual repetition of the same lines ("Didn't we/I have a good time?") using the new subject are my favorite aspects of the song. Plus the awesome rhythm of the " I know I know I know I know I know" part. I think the song is about a relationship of some sort that has ended, but the first verse takes place very recently after the end, and the two singer and the other person included in the "we" still probably think about each other often and spend time together; they've split but almost regretfully. I think the section immediately following the "I know" explain why they broke up, they just weren't right for each other - he was changing himself to please the other person, and he doesn't want to be someone else, but be himself. The line "You have your ways, I have my ways, We have our ways" I think sums up the entirety of the song best - they both have some things in common, they do care for each other, but they are also very different.
I love this song. The question lines, "Did I have it anyways?", "Didn't I have a good time?" attempts to justify the relationship. They could also be interpreted more literally, implying that he really wonders if he did have a good time. "My my" kind of confuses me. I think maybe it's said reflectively, kind of like a response to remembering this whole ordeal. "My, my, what a time that was?"
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PS: I agree with Patinthehat's point; the change from the collective "we" in the first verse to the singular "I" in subsequent verses, and then the actual repetition of the same lines ("Didn't we/I have a good time?") using the new subject are my favorite aspects of the song. Plus the awesome rhythm of the " I know I know I know I know I know" part. I think the song is about a relationship of some sort that has ended, but the first verse takes place very recently after the end, and the two singer...
PS: I agree with Patinthehat's point; the change from the collective "we" in the first verse to the singular "I" in subsequent verses, and then the actual repetition of the same lines ("Didn't we/I have a good time?") using the new subject are my favorite aspects of the song. Plus the awesome rhythm of the " I know I know I know I know I know" part. I think the song is about a relationship of some sort that has ended, but the first verse takes place very recently after the end, and the two singer and the other person included in the "we" still probably think about each other often and spend time together; they've split but almost regretfully. I think the section immediately following the "I know" explain why they broke up, they just weren't right for each other - he was changing himself to please the other person, and he doesn't want to be someone else, but be himself. The line "You have your ways, I have my ways, We have our ways" I think sums up the entirety of the song best - they both have some things in common, they do care for each other, but they are also very different. The question lines, "Did I have it anyways?", "Didn't I have a good time?" attempts to justify the relationship. They could also be interpreted more literally, implying that he really wonders if he did have a good time. "My my" kind of confuses me. I think maybe it's said reflectively, kind of like a response to remembering this whole ordeal. "My, my, what a time that was?"
I love this song.
Agree with you 100%.
Agree with you 100%.
I love Panda Bear's lyrics and can totally relate with him. I love the haziness of the production, but it means I have to look up the lyrics to understand the (great) lyrics.
I love Panda Bear's lyrics and can totally relate with him. I love the haziness of the production, but it means I have to look up the lyrics to understand the (great) lyrics.
Interestingly, the theme of changing and people having their own ways was explored back on "bros" although it's generally thought that's regarding or from the perspective of his brother rather than regarding a past relationship.
Interestingly, the theme of changing and people having their own ways was explored back on "bros" although it's generally thought that's regarding or from the perspective of his brother rather than regarding a past relationship.