First, I think the second verse is off slightly. The lyrics should read:
"'Cause we're not lost enough to find
the stars aren't crossed why align them
why fall hard not soft into..."
It makes a difference.
As far as what the lyrics mean, I'm not really sure. It seems like kind of sad, pessimistic song about relationships. Instead of the traditional line from marriage vows "For as long as we both shall live" it's changed to "for as long as we both shall be dead," as if being married kills part of you.
The chorus seems to advocate for playing it safe, opting for something less than an extreme (fall not winter, spring not summer, cool not cold, warm not hot). Perhaps the idea is that the singer is settling, knowing that they're getting older.
The second verse suggests more of the same to me. The singer still craves a relationship but only in a limited, safe fashion. Why take a risk and fall hard for someone? Why not guard yourself and fall soft into fall not winter, spring not summer, etc.
Oh I get the opposite. The song certainly speaks of playing it safe but it's not advocating it all.
Oh I get the opposite. The song certainly speaks of playing it safe but it's not advocating it all.
"Warm not hot"- we opt for safe lukewarm relationships instead of the one that takes us out of "here" and transports us to "heaven"
"Warm not hot"- we opt for safe lukewarm relationships instead of the one that takes us out of "here" and transports us to "heaven"
"Have we all forgotten that we're getting old"- Do we not realize life is too short to live in fear of failure. Go for what scares you yet excites you at the same time. The love that terrifies you yet REQUIRES you to change for the better.
"Have we all forgotten that we're getting old"- Do we not realize life is too short to live in fear of failure. Go for what scares you yet excites you at the same time. The love that terrifies you yet REQUIRES you to change for the better.
...
"Fall not winter, spring not summer, cool not cold, warm not hot":- Contrast between dullness and intensity, imitation vs. the real pure thing, version of love vs. real true love! Wow, reminds me of a bible scripture where Jesus said: "come hot or cold but if you're lukewarm I will spit you out!"
"And reach out for a strange hand to hold
Someone strong, but not bold enough to tear down the wall" - we sometimes opt for relationships that keep us in our comfort zone, rather than the ones that break down the facade we've created and force us to reveal our true selves...whatever that may be (but how freeing would that be!?)
I'm in love with this song.
First, I think the second verse is off slightly. The lyrics should read: "'Cause we're not lost enough to find the stars aren't crossed why align them why fall hard not soft into..."
It makes a difference.
As far as what the lyrics mean, I'm not really sure. It seems like kind of sad, pessimistic song about relationships. Instead of the traditional line from marriage vows "For as long as we both shall live" it's changed to "for as long as we both shall be dead," as if being married kills part of you.
The chorus seems to advocate for playing it safe, opting for something less than an extreme (fall not winter, spring not summer, cool not cold, warm not hot). Perhaps the idea is that the singer is settling, knowing that they're getting older.
The second verse suggests more of the same to me. The singer still craves a relationship but only in a limited, safe fashion. Why take a risk and fall hard for someone? Why not guard yourself and fall soft into fall not winter, spring not summer, etc.
I'd love to hear some feedback on this.
Oh I get the opposite. The song certainly speaks of playing it safe but it's not advocating it all.
Oh I get the opposite. The song certainly speaks of playing it safe but it's not advocating it all.
"Warm not hot"- we opt for safe lukewarm relationships instead of the one that takes us out of "here" and transports us to "heaven"
"Warm not hot"- we opt for safe lukewarm relationships instead of the one that takes us out of "here" and transports us to "heaven"
"Have we all forgotten that we're getting old"- Do we not realize life is too short to live in fear of failure. Go for what scares you yet excites you at the same time. The love that terrifies you yet REQUIRES you to change for the better.
"Have we all forgotten that we're getting old"- Do we not realize life is too short to live in fear of failure. Go for what scares you yet excites you at the same time. The love that terrifies you yet REQUIRES you to change for the better.
...
"Fall not winter, spring not summer, cool not cold, warm not hot":- Contrast between dullness and intensity, imitation vs. the real pure thing, version of love vs. real true love! Wow, reminds me of a bible scripture where Jesus said: "come hot or cold but if you're lukewarm I will spit you out!"
"And reach out for a strange hand to hold Someone strong, but not bold enough to tear down the wall" - we sometimes opt for relationships that keep us in our comfort zone, rather than the ones that break down the facade we've created and force us to reveal our true selves...whatever that may be (but how freeing would that be!?)
Just my 2 pennies :)