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.
When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
Please, don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Runnin' everywhere at such a speed
'Til they find there's no need (there's no need)
Please, don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping
Keepin' an eye on the world going by my window
Takin' my time
Lyin' there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
Please, don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping
Keepin' an eye on the world going by my window
Takin' my time
When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
Please, don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
Please, don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Runnin' everywhere at such a speed
'Til they find there's no need (there's no need)
Please, don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping
Keepin' an eye on the world going by my window
Takin' my time
Lyin' there and staring at the ceiling
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
Please, don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping
Keepin' an eye on the world going by my window
Takin' my time
When I wake up early in the morning
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
Please, don't wake me
No, don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping
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Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
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Hayalperest
Hayalperest
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.
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
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/
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
Once, my mother said to me, "I think you can be quite lazy at times," and I replied with, "I don't mind, I think you're crazy," Haha, good times. xD
Anyway, I relate to this song, because it's sorta like, "Just let me sleep," Like, anytime you try to have a good lie-in, there's always some reason you have to get up. Your phone is ringing and you left it downstairs, your parents insist that you have to clean the house, and worst of all, school. I just want some time to dream.
It's awesome how John Lennon could take something that a lot of people feel, and make it into a great psychedelic rock song.
I think john is singing about living in a lucid state of living. he is living his dream. people are so up tight john is let it be. people care about their possesions john cares about people. I can see how this song flows to imagine. a lot of ideas from the beatles translate into his solo work
this song is about smoking pot. seriously. if you smoke pot, you'll understand
this song almost made me cry the other day. i don't think it was the lyrics. i think it was john lennon's voice.
@TheMoonTellsMEaSecret <br /> Yes mate same here....i was never so much a beatles fan but i ve been listening them a lot these days...im from brazil and ve been working in india for 3 months, and the indian elements on the album are so amazing when you can relate to the indian culture i feel everyday... i put this album to play and went for taking a shower , when i heard this song starting so beatifully, so quiet and sweet, man i cried....it is pure as its gets... i love Lennon capacity of being honest...doesnt matter if the guy was rich and famous by then, he doesnt pretend...so beatifull lyrics
I haven't read many comments on this, but I agree that this is not about any lazy person. I think that it is about someone who is unconscious to the world as a whole and all the beautiful things that expanding your perceptions can bring. In short, I think it's about ignorance and how some people see it as bliss.
What I thought was really fun about this song was that at about 2:03, the backwards guitar is playing at the end of the chorus and then you can hear one of them yawn. When I heard this for the first time I yawned after I heard it. I think that the Beatles were trying to make the listener yawn.
If you look at the cover of "Beatles for Sale" you will see what somoking dope and promoting the Beatles across the world does to a young Beatle. John was plain knackered. We all know the feeling of needing just 5 more minutes, that's all the song is about.
"Everybody seems to think I’m lazy. I don’t mind, I think they’re crazy." What great lines and it is so true sometimes (more often than not). I was not aware of that Bobo, how funny.
I sing this and "I'm So Tired" all the time while I'm at work.
Haha. Apparently Lennon wasn't a morning person.
This song is one of my favorite Beatles tunes (although I think The Vines' version is even better!) because I relate to it so much... as do all insomniacs and non-morning people.
brokendownpunk, no offense, but not every Beatles song is about drugs. Okay, Lucy In The Sky definatly was, but I doubt this one is.
@jopkins_the_monkey 'Lucy in the sky' wasn't actually about an LSD trip. John Lennon was inspired by his son's drawing of a friend (Lucy) whom he drew in a sky. 'I am the walrus' is their infamous 'druggie' song:)
@jopkins_the_monkey actually, the song is not a reference to LSD. He's said many times that it's the title of a drawing Julian made of or for his schoolmate friend Lucy O'Donnell Haddon (sic) who.passed away a few years ago..It was confirmed by McCartney who was there,and Julian himself. John was known to love his bed. One of the greatest love songs Paul wrote,, "For No One"was done while he was waiting by John's pool as he was still sleeping and didn't come down until much.later than planned John loved Lewis Carroll and the imagery shows that, not a drug induced hallucination
On John Lennon's "Watching the Wheels" he sings, "People say I'm lazy; dreaming my life away." I always thought it was a quote from this song. Whether it was or not, I don't really know. I still like to believe it was, though.