| The Doors – Love Her Madly Lyrics | 10 years ago |
| pretty sure it's about our weird human way of wanting what we can't have-- somehow people can become more appealing when we can't have them. hence, "don't you love her as she's walking out the door" | |
| The Format – I'm Ready, I Am Lyrics | 12 years ago |
| some people still continue to love people, despite, or sometimes because of, the other person's inability/disinterest (apathy) in loving them back. it's a very strange, self-defeating thing....from what i understand. i'm usually the apathetic person in the relationship. | |
| Dido – White Flag Lyrics | 12 years ago |
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I love that this song is still on the radio. Here's my shot at interpreting it: I know you think that I shouldn't still love you, Or tell you that. ( She did something to him, clearly, or he called it off-- so as far as he's concerned it's over) But if I didn't say it, well I'd still have felt it where's the sense in that? (She probably came back to him, attempting to salvage it by telling him she cares about him, but it was too late) I promise I'm not trying to make your life harder Or return to where we were (She's just speaking her mind, as inconvenient as it may be) I will go down with this ship And I won't put my hands up and surrender There will be no white flag above my door I'm in love and always will be (She's not going to stop loving him just because he says it's over-- she will take the blows but it won't change how she feels) I know I left too much mess and destruction to come back again And I caused nothing but trouble I understand if you can't talk to me again And if you live by the rules of "it's over" then I'm sure that that makes sense (She understands where he's coming from, but she doesn't feel that because something is officially over, that this person cannot still live in her heart and mind and vice versa) I will go down with this ship And I won't put my hands up and surrender There will be no white flag above my door I'm in love and always will be And when we meet Which I'm sure we will All that was there Will be there still I'll let it pass And hold my tongue And you will think That I've moved on.... (She's envisioning sometime in the future when they meet and her feelings are unchanged-- Maybe it's easier to think about continuing to love him, even if it's unrequited, instead of having her feelings fade completely. He'll think shes moved on, but it will be her best kept secret that shes gone on loving him all these years.) I will go down with this ship And I won't put my hands up and surrender There will be no white flag above my door I'm in love and always will be I will go down with this ship And I won't put my hands up and surrender There will be no white flag above my door I'm in love and always will be I will go down with this ship And I won't put my hands up and surrender There will be no white flag above my door I'm in love and always will be |
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| Miniature Tigers – Rock N' Roll Mountain Troll Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| I think it's "surrounded by the things you thought you knew you wanted" | |
| Miniature Tigers – Dark Tower Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| Beautiful song. Anyone who has experienced depression/anxiety can relate to this. Love when Charlie sings this, he is awesome. | |
| Miniature Tigers – Dark Tower Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| Beautiful song. Anyone who has experienced depression/anxiety can relate to this. Love when Charlie sings this, he is awesome. | |
| Miniature Tigers – Bullfighter Jacket Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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Really love this band and this song. I think the bullfighter jacket/nothing beneath is about having a tough/ "i don't care" exterior so as to hide true feelings, and I think the "you" in the "you've got your bullfighter jacket on" really refers to the person telling the story. "I had to take my mask off to kiss you in the street" of course means they had to strip away their pride and ego and just face up to having feelings for this person. Also love the "I know you're half crazy but I don't care"-- who isn't half crazy, anyway. |
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| Bombay Bicycle Club – Always Like This Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| I can see that as a very valid interpretation, but to me it's more about the musician/artist lifestyle. | |
| Noah and the Whale – Shape of My Heart Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| I am completely and utterly just blown away by these guys.....every.damn.time. | |
| Noah and the Whale – Shape of My Heart Lyrics | 13 years ago |
| I am completely and utterly just blown away by these guys.....every.damn.time. | |
| The Microphones – I Felt Your Shape Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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It was dumb to hold so tight But last night On the birthday in the kitchen My grip was loose my eyes were open ---- This is really hitting home with me right now. I take it to mean he has regret about clinging so tightly to this girl, probably driving her away-- and now of course, now that it's over, he has a lot more clarity and is kind of saying "Look, I've changed, I won't rely on you so much anymore" |
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| Eric Hutchinson – Back To Where I Was Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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Sounds like he might be just reflecting on how he contemplates change, but never really truly welcomes it and even resists it ("makes us wish we'd paid respects before") He's finding that although he tries new things, and puts himself in new situations, he always feels like he winds up "back to where he was". He says too that "I'm getting older but I'm still the same" This is just how I see it because this is how I view change. It never seems to change me. I'm never moved in ways that make me feel like "Gee, I am SOO different than I was x number of years ago." I actually had a friend's parent tell me that I was exactly the same, but she said it in a good way. Basically, change is ovverrated is what I get from this song. <3 |
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| Field Music – Them That Do Nothing Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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Do they mean get to work as in, work on defining your "success" by your own standards? "Them that do nothing make no mistakes"- Are they saying this is a good thing or a bad thing? Probably bad. I think they're alluding to the fact that making mistakes is crucial for your growth. I find this song really interesting, but as with most things, I need help with the interpretation. |
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| Dido – Thank You Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| or still feels, even, but either way, things have changed and they are no longer together. | |
| Dido – Thank You Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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No, I agree! I definitely think that the "looking back on something that isn't anymore" is spot on. Especially if you see the music video--her house gets demolished! Very symbolic to me when that crane is tearing down something that was once a beautiful and she found to be comforting...this is a love song about how she once felt. |
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| Noah and the Whale – Jealous Kind Of Love Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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No comments? Wow, I guess I just discovered this song at the perfect time.. "The jealous kind of love" can be the most confusing/heartbreaking kind EVER! You never know if you are truly missing the person, or if it is simply your turning green with envy because they are seeing someone new. You don't want to admit that you are beating yourself up over something as silly as jealousy, (you're so above that, right?) But sometimes the fact of the matter is that what TRULY bugs you is that they are happily seeing someone..and you aren't. Amazing song, it's honestly helping me so much right now--a nice, light take on a rather heavy and quite depressing situation! |
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| John Mayer – Great Indoors Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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i love this song, especially the first part, about the post it's. i just listened to it and looked up at my big "to do" list and laughed. sometimes we just can't help but to wonder about what things are like outside of what we surround ourselves with (school, work)-- mayer is saying don't just let it be a thought, be proactive about it. if you've been wondering what something is like, go discover it for yourself and make it more than just a passing thought. |
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| Kevin Devine – Lord, I Know We Don't Talk Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| I don't mean to start a religious debate- but I think he is like me, an agnostic. He wants to believe in a higher power, but sometimes circumstance makes him question how much we can really attribute to one person that is allegedly in control of everything that happens. Afterall, what we see is much more convincing than anything metaphysical- at least in my experience. | |
| Kevin Devine – Murphy's Song Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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i can really relate to being a dog lover. i like how he says "i've never been a joiner, no i've quit every team i've been on," because when you have a dog, there is a level of loyalty that dogs possess that you can't always find with people, and so kd, as a dog lover, will never give up on his dog. so cute :) |
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| Kevin Devine – Me & My Friends Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| not neccessarily a "bad" group of people, more just the uncertain feelings that everyone feels about their friends after awhile. he sings about how things can sometimes be painstakingly stagnant (same corner booth, same smith street bar,) and although you still love these people dearly, sometimes you feel like you are in a different place and it's the emotions that come with that which he tries to articulate. brilliant. | |
| Kevin Devine – Murphy's Song Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| i think the he/she thing may be talking about the dog (male, as obvious by the name 'murphy') as well as a girl | |
| Kevin Devine – Splitting Up Christmas Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| he is amazing. | |
| Kevin Devine – You're Trailing Yourself Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| i'm not going to lie, i haven't completely figured out the meaning of this one. but that's what makes music beautiful really, all that matters is that it's a great sound and he is a ridiculous lyricist. | |
| Kevin Devine – No One Else's Problem Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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i think the line "i was consumed with proving you were a liar, but what good would that do? we both know the truth" means that he tried so hard to make himself dislike this person, and maybe even tried incriminating them falsely, but he just can't let go and knows that it's a defense mechanism of his to try to talk himself out of liking this person. everone else doesn't seem to have a problem with this person, they are likely very likable, but he has special ties, and so he's having trouble making things work. |
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| Kevin Devine – No One Else's Problem Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| totally agree with jonny, i like KD's stuff much more than brand new | |
| Kevin Devine – The Burning City Smoking Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| it is just amazing how talented he is in all areas of music- he is a lyricist and also makes catchy, innovative sounds to create amazing songs. he is also a performer, and has a sense of humor. could he get any better? | |
| Kate Nash – Nicest Thing Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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i don't know that i agree with people that bash lyrics that are too "simple" or "straightforward"..i mean, thats how all things should be shouldn't they? honest and frank. and that's exactly how kate is, which makes me adore her. i love the lyric "i wish you knew when i said two sugars, actually i meant three". i mean how often is it that you wish someone could just get you without having to explain yourself? she's just really got a way with resonating with anyone that has experienced a one-sided relationship. |
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| Kevin Devine – Tomorrow's Just Too Late (newer version) Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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ugh, this song is perfection. did i hear right that this was written about his aunt or something that stayed too long in a bad relationship? whatever the case, this song is truly moving. it can be so difficult, especially for women, to realize when things have gone sour sometimes. if the person i was in a relationship hadn't moved, i know i would've been stuck and it would've been near impossible for me to break it off. wow, i just adore this. |
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| John Mayer – The Hurt Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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love this song, and john of course. rather groundbreaking.. i mean- at least in my experience, it seems like love has kind of gone to shit these days. mostly because of this kind of "convenience" thing that comes with having busy schedules/ commitment issues/ and just the overall complexity of relationships. |
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| Kevin Devine – Big, Bad Man Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| his lyrics never cease to amaze me. he is truly gifted in songwriting AND singing, which is a rarity these days. | |
| Kevin Devine – I Could Be With Anyone Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| but i digress, this song is nothing short of amazing. as is kevin. | |
| Kevin Devine – I Could Be With Anyone Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| hmm it's probably right as is, but i always thought it was "cheap bones" | |
| Sarah McLachlan – Fallen Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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the video obviously shows this is about her betraying someone, and getting too caught up in "all there was to offer" her voice is astounding, extremely underrated artist. |
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| The Format – Tie The Rope Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| I think the " Nobody's been dealing so fold your hand, come on and fold your hand" is brilliant...I mean how often does this happen where there is just a complete lull in a relationship because there has been too much hardship, and no one really knows where to go? there is hope, but sometimes you just have to let it go or "fold your hand" | |
| Kevin Devine – Longer That I'm Out Here Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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this song just really hits the nail on the head about what it feels like to be suddenly apart from someone and the uncertainty that comes with the choices you and that person have made. i'm really relating to the "i miss you all the time, but i'm blocking it out"...it sucks when you aren't on the same level as someone and it takes everything in you just to move on. |
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| Sondre Lerche – Modern Nature Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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i never thought about homosexuality at all while listening to this song. i kind of took "modern nature" as the kind of "apathy trumps love" way of being that has sorta swept our generation. and so, as opposed to this new being sad and alone thing, he's saying forget this...how about love? |
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| Kevin Devine – Probably Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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wow upon listening to this song again it really relates to the situation that i'm in.. i think it's about having someone figured out, "so i should probably say something to you.." but then figuring it's just not worth it to try to tell them of their faults.. because it only causes more problems, as most people are just stubborn as hell (and it's true!) |
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| Kevin Devine – Just Stay Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| yeah i mean the drug reference is pretty obvious- "let's shake and trade".."sharing a chopping block"...and there are many other references in other songs as well. plus, i just saw him in lansing and he more or less admitted to being an alcoholic and having done a lotta drugs in his day. doesn't make him any less amazing of an artist to me! | |
| Kevin Devine – You're My Incentive Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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basically i think kevin is realizing that this girl is a little hopeless, but he is really pulling for her and maybe even sees a bit of himself and her, thus "and if you go, i go too"..something is telling him that this is worth exploring. he is fantastic, i just met him over the weekend and i was completely star struck :-D |
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