The Little Things
The Neon Crew Lyrics
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Bad things come in twos.
But i never knew
'Bout the little things.
Every single day
Things get in my way.
Someone has to pay
For the little things.
And i'm sick to my shoes.
And the walking and the talking,
It's got nothing to do with
The final solution.
It's a box full of tricks.
And i'm through with repairs
When there's nothing to fix,
When there's nothing to fix,
When there's nothing to fix,
And it all comes down to you.
Let the headlines wait,
Armies hesitate.
I can deal with fate
But not the little things.
Armageddon may
Arrive anyday.
I can't get away
From the little things.
With a pile of cares
And a bucket of tears,
I could look at the sunlight
And i feel no fear.
With a mountain of maybes
And some icarus wings,
And i'm armed with delusions
And one little things,
And that one little things,
And that one little things,
And it all comes down to you.
Have you heard the news?
Bad things come in twos.
But i never knew
'Bout the little things.
Every single day
Things get in my way.
Someone has to pay
For the little things.
The Neon Crew's song The Little Things is a thought-provoking ballad about the importance of details in our lives. The first verse introduces the idea that bad things often come in twos but the real challenge comes from the little things that we face every day. The singer feels like he is always having to pay for these little issues, and has become tired of dealing with them. Despite saying that he is sick of stories, it seems that he is most exhausted by the endless talking and walking that he has to do to try and keep up with everything in his life. It's not about finding a "final solution" because there are too many little things to fix, and ultimately it all comes down to the responsibility of one person.
The second verse shifts the focus onto the idea that the little things can be just as overwhelming as the big ones. Armageddon, an extreme event that many would be scared of, is something that the singer believes he can deal with, but not the things that happen in his daily life. The singer acknowledges that he carries a heavy burden (a pile of cares), but he also has a bucket of tears, showing that he is willing to be vulnerable and let out his emotions when needed. The concluding lines suggest that the singer has developed a way to deal with the little things - by arming himself with delusions and one little thing, perhaps indicating that he has found a way to simplify his life and focus on the most important details.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you heard the news?
Did you hear the saying that bad things come in twos?
Bad things come in twos.
It's a saying that misfortunes often happen in pairs.
But I never knew 'Bout the little things.
I didn't realize that small problems can cause just as much trouble.
Every single day Things get in my way.
I face obstacles daily that affect my progress.
Someone has to pay For the little things.
Small issues can be frustrating and need someone to be accountable.
And I'm through with the stories And I'm sick to my shoes. And the walking and the talking, It's got nothing to do with The final solution.
I'm tired of hearing excuses and false promises. Talk is cheap, and it won't solve anything in the end.
It's a box full of tricks.
The situation is full of complexities and gimmicks.
And I'm through with repairs When there's nothing to fix, When there's nothing to fix, When there's nothing to fix, And it all comes down to you.
I'm done trying to patch things up when there's nothing to repair. Ultimately, it's your responsibility.
Let the headlines wait, Armies hesitate.
Current events and conflicts can wait. They are not as pressing as the little things.
I can deal with fate But not the little things.
I can accept life's circumstances, but small setbacks are harder to handle.
Armageddon may Arrive any day.
The end of the world could come soon, but it's still the minor issues that are causing problems for me.
I can't get away From the little things.
No matter where I go, small problems follow me.
With a pile of cares And a bucket of tears, I could look at the sunlight And I feel no fear.
Despite the many concerns and emotional pain, I still find small joys in life.
With a mountain of maybes And some Icarus wings, And I'm armed with delusions And one little things, And that one little things, And that one little things, And it all comes down to you.
I have a lot of uncertainties and can only hope for the best. I'm clutching on to one small issue that seems to affect everything and is ultimately your responsibility.
Have you heard the news? Bad things come in twos. But I never knew 'Bout the little things. Every single day Things get in my way. Someone has to pay For the little things.
The problems keep coming, and it's frustrating, especially since they seem to be small issues. Somebody needs to be accountable for these minor roadblocks.
Writer(s): Danny Elfman
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