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| Fiona Apple – Criminal Lyrics
| 5 years ago
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I think it's simple: she was in love with a man, but along the way she betrayed him, or sinned against him, and now she wants redemption because he's the only man capable of giving her whole, open love, in a loveless world. I think she's comparing this man to God:
"To the one I've sinned against
Because **he's** all I ever knew of love
**Heaven** help me for the way I am" |
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| Tom Petty – American Girl Lyrics
| 9 years ago
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"God it's so painful when something that's so close
Is still so far out of reach"
Damn, I think we can all relate to this. So achingly true. |
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| CHVRCHES – Gun Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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I think the meaning is quite simple and self explanatory. The singer is seeking revenge against someone who hurt them, but it's probably in a more psychological way than a physical way. 'I will be a gun and it's you I'll come for'... that seems symbolic for becoming successful or powerful, building up your strength, ultimately to emotionally ruin the person who hurt you. |
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| Dinosaur Jr. – Feel the Pain Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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Fantastic song. I think most people have nailed the meaning, but I sometimes wonder if there's a lot more to it. There probably is, great songs like this are usually so personal. |
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| The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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I've always thought this song was about love you can't have for some reason. Wanting a person that is unattainable for whatever reason. They can sell you a few hours of their time (possibly like a sex worker), but you can never 'be' with them as bad as you want them. |
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| Augustana – Boston Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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I don't think the meaning of this song is as depressing as people make it out to be. I think it's hopeful, the singer is talking about starting over. Starting fresh, with a new life and new experiences. He's leaving his blues behind. That's very uplifting. |
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| Lykke Li – I Follow Rivers Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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I recently heard this in the very incredible film Blue Is The Warmest Colour. I think this song fits the film perfectly. Obsessive love can be intoxicating and ultimately, quite destructive. Beautiful. |
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| Foo Fighters – Everlong Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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I think everyone's got it pretty right with the meaning. Nothing in life lasts forever, that is the only thing that is certain. Happiness is fleeting and we can't always stay in our perfect little bubbles of love forever. |
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| Pete Murray – So Beautiful Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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It's ridiculous that some people don't pay any attention to the lyrics. This is the least suitable love song for a wedding I can think of! It's about the realisation that some people just aren't who they pretend to be… they put on an act depending on who they are with, they let their own ego get the better of them. It's not really about being happily in love, despite the soft tone of the song. It's more bittersweet and telling than it is romantic and hopeful. Please, listen to the lyrics people! |
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| Pete Murray – So Beautiful Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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I think everyone's hit the nail on the head with the interpretation of losing someone you love and how they turn into a complete stranger. The lyrics are very self explanatory. It's about how people you love change, and how they develop a huge ego, and try so hard to be above everyone ("You are bigger than Mighty Joe, at least you think so") but this guy will always know who the person he's singing about really is behind the artificial surface ("all the colours in your hair shouldn't change you"). |
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| Electric Light Orchestra – Strange Magic Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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I think it might be about when you're in love with someone (or in lust) and they have a strange, intoxicating, bewitching quality about them. You're not sure what it is, but it's special and rare nonetheless, which is that "strange magic". I also saw this in The Virgin Suicides and thought it was perfect for that particular scene. |
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