This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
It's been such a long time coming
I'd thought you'd understand
That's over, hate of the last
Will be joining in the sand
But it's simple you were wrong
You must have known that we didn't not belong
I know you thought I'd sold my soul
But you never told me to my face
I just had to let you go
And blow this shit away
Here we go again
I'd thought you'd understand
That's over, hate of the last
Will be joining in the sand
But it's simple you were wrong
You must have known that we didn't not belong
I know you thought I'd sold my soul
But you never told me to my face
I just had to let you go
And blow this shit away
Here we go again
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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.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Punchline
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American Town
Ed Sheeran
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Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
I reckon showdown's pendulum's statement to the drum n bass crowd after their shift of style into a completely new genre why else would the rest of the song be instrumental? it's like they're showing off their new style to the world. good on them
These lyrics have issues. This is what I think it says:
It's been such a long time coming I thought you'd understand That I'm so far ahead of the lines You've been drawing in the sand
'Cause it's simple You were wrong You must have known that we did not belong
I know you thought I'd sold my soul But you never told me to my face I just had to leave you girl To blow this shit away!
Honestly, 'joining in the sand' makes no sense whatsoever to me, whereas drawing lines in the sand is a common phrase--take the Alamo, for example. In other words, he's well past the ultimatums that she's been making.
That's my take anyways.
I thought it was:
Its been such a long time coming, I though you'd understand, (Dont know the next bit so I'm gonna go with what you have got) That's over, The hate of the last, Will be joining in the sand,
But its simple. You were wrong, You must of known what we didnt not belong.
I know you thought I'd sold my soul, But you never told me to my face, I just had to let/leave you go, And blow this shit away.
Well the official lyrics for the album is gonna eb on the site soon. I think its a brillant album and I love this song.
"But you never told me to my face" must be right. Not certain about the rest of it. Hopefully the official lyrics turn up on the site (Unless they're in the album booklet, I need to check that).
Is there a chance that this song is aimed directly at the fans? Sounds like they're apologising for how long it was between albums.
When i first heard this song, i immeditaely assumed that it was aimed at their 'critics'. 'It's simple, you were wrong, you must have known that we did not belong' Does anyone else think that this could be referring to the change of genre that they have been slated for regarding In Silico. Leaving the drum and bass behind and heading into their own genre? I think that the fact that it's placed as the opening track is symbolic, as the first thing their 'opponents' will hear, almost making 'Showdown' a statement.
"I just had to leave you girl?" maybe...
It's been such a long time coming; I thought you'd understand. That's over the head of the lines You'll be joining in the sand. But it's simple: You were wrong. You must have known that we'd end up alone.
I know you thought I'd sold my soul, But never told me to my face. I just had to leave you go And blow this shit away.
"That's over the head[s] of the lines [of people] you'll be joining [with their heads] in the sand." That's my take on it, and it sounds exactly like it. He's linking two expressions with the word "head."
Oh, and I definitely hear a "p" sound in the "you must have known" line, so that's what I hear. Pendulum saying that they're alone, purposely separated from the pack of other D&B bands.
"I hear... so that's what I hear." I'm an idiot.
I come up with:
-- It's been such a long time coming, I thought you'd understand. I'm so far ahead of the lines you'll be joining in the sand.
'Cause it's simple, You were wrong.
You must have known that we did not belong. I know you thought I'd sold my soul, But never told me to my face. I just had to leave you, go, To blow this shit away!
Suggestions? Add-ons? Changes? This song is defs about them breaking away from the Drum&Bass pack mentality and showing critics that they're more than just the stock standard of the genre.
I thought it was:
Its been such a long time coming, I though you'd understand, (Dont know the next bit so I'm gonna go with what you have got) That's over, The hate of the last, Will be joining in the sand,
But its simple. You were wrong, You must of known what we didnt not belong.
I know you thought I'd sold my soul, But you never told me to my face, I just had to let/leave you go, And blow this shit away.
Well the official lyrics for the album is gonna eb on the site soon. I think its a brillant album and I love this song.