The song 'Fortnight' by Taylor Swift and Post Malone tells a story about strong feelings, complicated relationships, and secret wishes. It talks about love, betrayal, and wanting someone who doesn't feel the same. The word 'fortnight' shows short-lived happiness and guilty pleasures, leading to sadness. It shows how messy relationships can be and the results of hiding emotions. “I was supposed to be sent away / But they forgot to come and get me,” she kickstarts the song in the first verse with lines suggesting an admission to a hospital for people with mental illnesses. She goes in the verse admitting her lover is the reason why she is like this. In the chorus, she sings about their time in love and reflects on how he has now settled with someone else. “I took the miracle move-on drug, the effects were temporary / And I love you, it’s ruining my life,” on the second verse she details her struggles to forget about him and the negative effects of her failure. “Thought of callin’ ya, but you won’t pick up / ‘Nother fortnight lost in America,” Post Malone sings in the outro.
Once upon a time when the world was just a pancake
Fears would arise that if you went too far, you'd fall
But with the passage of time it all became more of a ball
We're as sure of that as we all once were when the world was flat
So I wonder this as life billows smoke inside my head
This little game where nothing is sure, oh,
Why would you play by the rules
Who did, you did, you
Who did, you did, you
When was it killed, the very last dodo bird
And was she aware she was the very last one
So I wonder this as life billows smoke inside my head
This little game where nothing is sure, oh,
Why would you play by the rules
Who did, you did, you
Who did, you did, you
You say who did, you did, you
If all the things that you are saying, love
Were true enough but still what is all the worrying about
We can work it out
We can work it,
Oh I wonder this as life billows smoke inside my head
This little game where nothing is sure, oh,
Why would you play by the rules
Who did, you did, you
Who did, you did, you
You say who did,
Well, you did
You
Fears would arise that if you went too far, you'd fall
But with the passage of time it all became more of a ball
We're as sure of that as we all once were when the world was flat
So I wonder this as life billows smoke inside my head
This little game where nothing is sure, oh,
Why would you play by the rules
Who did, you did, you
Who did, you did, you
When was it killed, the very last dodo bird
And was she aware she was the very last one
So I wonder this as life billows smoke inside my head
This little game where nothing is sure, oh,
Why would you play by the rules
Who did, you did, you
Who did, you did, you
You say who did, you did, you
If all the things that you are saying, love
Were true enough but still what is all the worrying about
We can work it out
We can work it,
Oh I wonder this as life billows smoke inside my head
This little game where nothing is sure, oh,
Why would you play by the rules
Who did, you did, you
Who did, you did, you
You say who did,
Well, you did
You
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Holiday
Bee Gees
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
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Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988.
"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
No Surprises
Radiohead
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Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Mainly this song is about being stubborn in the face of a need for change in one's life. The Dodo was once a creature of whom became extinct because it did not have what it took to survive in its particular environment at the time, and it refused to adapt to it's new surroundings. The word "Dodo" now is equated with being stupid, and would be most accurately used to describe somebody who stubbornly persists with the same stupid behavior even though the consequences of that behavior would influence any intelligent person to change their ways. Dave Matthews' lyrics are commonly addressing people who have lost their way in life, and this song is another take on that sentiment, great as it is.
This song is also about perception. It acknowledges the limits of our perception, and given the fact that our perception has proven many times to be limited (and so also inaccurate) we should not put too much stock in, let's say, a perception of ourselves as being inadequate, hopelessly lost, etc. We thought the world was flat, we thought the earth was the center of the universe, we thought the gods were the direct cause of the spectacular thunder bolts come down from the sky; in each case (and in many more subtle and more personal ones) we were wrong, though at the time it really looked as though we were right. If we had not adapted our perception and understanding of the world over time then we as a civilization might've gone the way of the Dodo as well.
What is apparent at any one moment is not necessarily an everlasting truth set in stone. We can change who we are no matter how abject our condition seems. That is generally what this song is about.
Once upon a time When the world was just a pancake Fears would arise That if you went too far you’d fall But with the passage of time It all became more of a ball* We’re as sure of that As we all once were when the world was flat
So I wonder this As life billows smoke inside my head This little game where nothing is sure, oh Why would you play by the rules? Who did, you did, you Who did, you did, you
When was it killed The very last dodo bird And was she aware She was the very last one
So I wonder this As life billows smoke inside my head This little game where nothing is sure, oh Why would you play by the rules? Who did, you did, you Who did, you did, you You say who did, well you did, you
If all the things that you are saying love Were true enough but still What’s is all the worrying ‘bout We can work it out We can work it out
Oh I wonder this As life billows smoke inside my head This little game where nothing is sure Why would you play by the rules? Who did, you did, you Who did, you did, you You say who did, well you did, it’s you
This was actually one of the first songs that i heard of Dave's and what is incredible is that i remember the first time i heard it. and i fell in love with not only Dave,,, but real music as well
A M A Z I N G song peace
The lyrics indicate what I believe to reflect Dave's critical thinking style. Things aren't always what they seem.
Once upon a time When the world was just a pancake Fears would arise That if you went too far you’d fall But with the passage of time It all became more of a ball* We’re as sure of that As we all once were when the world was flat
As we were all convinced that the Earth used to be flat, now we are convinced it is round. Could it be square? Maybe a cylinder?
So I wonder this As life billows smoke inside my head This little game where nothing is sure, oh Why would you play by the rules? Who did, you did, you Who did, you did, you
As he learns more, the more he begins to find questions in the answers he's uncovered. Smoke in the head. Why would anything keep straight when you could be anything else? Why would you play by the rules, God?
When was it killed The very last dodo bird And was she aware She was the very last one
Interesting use of the dodo. Recalling that dodos are generally viewed as being dumb, Dave is drawing a parallel to human ignorance. We're so assured in knowing our being, how do we know that this is what we are?
If all the things that you are saying love Were true enough but still What’s is all the worrying ‘bout We can work it out We can work it out
Are you right? Is that the final answer? Why worry over something we can find no answer to individually and work together to illude and fool ourselves once more.
....
Those are just my thoughts.
I love this song. Its a great start to a wonderful first solo cd. I love the band together more, but Some Devil is a great cd and Dodo is a great song. Im not exactly sure what it means...but it is intriguing to me.
i think it is about people being stubborn about what they beleive and how really to the wonder of life were actualley very stupid.
I think the title Dodo fits the song wonderfuly. The Dodo birds lived on their little island playing by the rules and minding their own business..and look what happened to them. The sailors that proved the world was not flat landed on their island and did not play by the rules. It's an excellent opening to an album.
To me it's a tired mans statement that in this world, seeking of the truth will never outweight the crookedness of those who can bend the rules.
"Some years ago i was visiting a friend of mine on the coast of Maine. In his house, there was a collection of old National Geographic magazines, some as old as the nineteen-thirties. It was interesting to see how how popular American culture viewed Adolf Hitler before the full fury of World War II. The view was quite favorable. It's strange how things change."
This is on the inside cover of the Some Devil CD
What an amazing song. Favorite DM song right now. I think he is talking about simpler times and that now life is a little more complicated now and he has to play by the rules, but doesnt want to.
thats a good point, i think to me it has to do with the fact that you can never be to sure of anything, dont take anything for granted...etc dont just follow along with everyone else dont follow rules because they might not be right like the rule dont sail to the end of the world cuz you might fall off. great underated song