I agree with pragmaticpoetry in their interpretations of the lyrics that they chose, but not in the conclusion to be pulled from it.
I think this song is about how destructive relationships are romanticized in our society. For example Twilight, by Stephenie Meyers encourages all the factors of an abusive relationship, intimidation, force, posessiveness... "Sucker love I always find, Someone to bruise and leave behind" could be interpreted as the normality with which people hurt their partners, as if it were an inevitable part of a relationship.
Our society encourages relationships formed purely to drive away loneliness and feel like somebody cares, rather than out of love for that specific person.
Every you and every me mocks this concept, for example "pucker up for heaven's sake, there's never been so much at stake" questions the importance of looks in partner selection, as if it were the most important thing in the world, which is what the media claims. I've picked apart a clearasil, axe and another advert for teeth whitening procedures (cannot remember the brand) and the message really relates to that song lyric.
"if you don't get rid of those pimples you'll never get the girls"
"this deodorant is like a magnet for girls"
"your wedding can only be perfect if your smile is white enough"
On the topic of weddings, "something borrowed, something blue", rather than a cute comment on being together forever is the mockery of all these traditions that are followed in the ceremony to prove to your partner that in 3 years you'll still care for them.
I agree with pragmaticpoetry in their interpretations of the lyrics that they chose, but not in the conclusion to be pulled from it.
I think this song is about how destructive relationships are romanticized in our society. For example Twilight, by Stephenie Meyers encourages all the factors of an abusive relationship, intimidation, force, posessiveness... "Sucker love I always find, Someone to bruise and leave behind" could be interpreted as the normality with which people hurt their partners, as if it were an inevitable part of a relationship.
Our society encourages relationships formed purely to drive away loneliness and feel like somebody cares, rather than out of love for that specific person. Every you and every me mocks this concept, for example "pucker up for heaven's sake, there's never been so much at stake" questions the importance of looks in partner selection, as if it were the most important thing in the world, which is what the media claims. I've picked apart a clearasil, axe and another advert for teeth whitening procedures (cannot remember the brand) and the message really relates to that song lyric. "if you don't get rid of those pimples you'll never get the girls" "this deodorant is like a magnet for girls" "your wedding can only be perfect if your smile is white enough"
On the topic of weddings, "something borrowed, something blue", rather than a cute comment on being together forever is the mockery of all these traditions that are followed in the ceremony to prove to your partner that in 3 years you'll still care for them.
It's a beautiful song, in its own way.