Does he like his ass smacked or is he speaking from somebody else’s perspective because I’ve read the lyrics and am still having trouble lmao

https://genius.com/Owl-city-when-can-i-see-you-again-lyrics
Love to see some other interpretations of the lyrics
As for my own (which is more how I relate it to my own life) interpretation: Every thursday+saturday I head to locals to play a Magic The Gathering format called Commander which is a very social orientated format as it's 4+ players (rarely 3, most often 4 or more). We play for hoursand it'll be fun but eventually it's late ("Rhythm of the night")and I have to head back home ("It's been fun but I got to go") and always hope to see everyone next time ("When can we do this again, when can I see you again"). The double meaning of the "Look all around at the mountains you haven't climbed" can both refer to the massive amount of decks available in MTG thus so many cards to try & enjoy with friends but also one of the cards used as a resource in MTG is a literal mountain.
A fun song about enjoying life and hoping the friends along the way will see each other again <3

Why Am I So Short? Lyrics

[Chorus]

You may laugh at me

Say I don't deserve

All the things I've had

Sad...

[Verse 1]

I've got a drum kit and some sticks

So when I'm drunk or in a fit

I find it easy to express myself

I hit the drums so hard I break all the heads

And then I end the day in one of my beds

[Verse 2]

I'm nearly 5'7 tall

I like to smoke and drink and ball

I've got a yellow suit that's made by Pam

And every day I like an egg and some tea

But best of all I like to talk about me!

[Chorus]

You may laugh at me

Say I don't deserve

All the things I've had

thinking of going through all the artists and write all the lyrics i like and sorting them by feelings

Not a question, but a discovery of sorts. Hope that's ok here (and short story to build up the point). I listened to the Chili Peppers way back. 39, got stressed, office job and not spending time wisely, on a stay-cation getting my life on track mentally and physically. (It's working, mosquitoes are biting me again)

Lyrics mostly went over my head in highschool and college, I was into the music, not lyrics enough, and wasn't ready. Listening to older stuff lately, Blood Sugar Sex Magic is a lyrical masterpiece, I feel his pain and passion.

I'm naturally "low brow" and honest to a fault. (I Could Have Lied - sad song one same album.) Not to humble brag BUT I'm good with dogs, and have never been stung by a bee nor wasp. (Bit by ants sure, accidental stepping)

"Dr. Dolittle what's your secret? Come tell me, please don't keep it!" - from Give it Away, and I think another song on the album.

Yesterday, got home from a joy ride, windows down feeling positive. These 2 girls walk their 2 dogs, one is a very slow and stoic Boxer (I think, I'm not good with breed names). I always just avoid, don't look. I'm kinda attractive but single guy (for those that like tall/thin at least), I assume srangers think I'm weird or creepy (I like people, but there's social stress situations). No more!!

Sang it soft and gentle, but loud enough for them to hear.

"Low brow - Is how - Swimming in the sound of bow wow wow"

She giggled and had a big genuine wholesome smile! It worked. I flashed her a quick "don't worry smile" then locked eyes with this dog that staring at me. Smiled and sang, masking pain, to output the happy.

My new favorite lyric

Hmm what song was that from again? Suck My Kiss!!! Lol oops, hope she doesn't go googling.

"Sir Psycho Sexy that is me, sometimes I feel the need to scream.. Ahhhhhhhhh" (just sexual? Or frustration with humanity, driving him insane?)

"He's a freak of nature but we love him so. He's a freak of nature but we let him go."

It's actually a very sad album front to back, but I refuse to let the world bring me down, refuse to numb with meds. Vitamin D, music, and trying to spread joy.

First line in the whole album.. (Power of Equality) - something like "my soul can't sleep late at night, when something just ain't right". This album is everything.

My understanding is that he has attained a state in which he experiences something beyond the abyss you know what that is, and if you don't, you have no business speaking on this topic). A state in which he experiences life as a whole, a moment in eternity, in which space is so vast, "even Imy emotions have an echo]". In that vast space, he was "out of touch" [with reality as we know itl, because he wknew too much" while being in this other reality/dimension.

My understanding is that he has attained a state in which he experiences something beyond the abyss (you know what that is, and if you don't, you have no business speaking on this topic). A state in which he experiences life as a whole, a moment in eternity, in which space is so vast, "even [my emotions have an echo]". In that vast space, he was "out of touch" [with reality as we know it], because he wknew too much" while being in this other reality/dimension.

Okay, we’re looking for the name of a rap song that came out maybe 2016/2017, some lyrics of “Staying up till 4am listening to Colbear” or something. Album cover had a girl with a shot gun or something maybe? Please help, partner has been searching for this for like 5+ months. 🥴

My crush of a few months randomly sent me this song. I’d already expressed romantic interest, and he’d already expressed it takes a moment for him to develop those feelings.

Is this a rejection song? How do I interpret this? My heart aches.

We’re All Gonna Die by Joy Oladokun and Noah Kahan has a verse that partially makes sense to me:

“””I write s song

It’s got a couple deep lines

It’s bullshit Don’t it

Make me sound sorta wise

But I’m pissin In the dark

And hopin I hit the bowl

I’m afraid

Of what I

Can’t control”””

I don’t entirely get it but I think there’s some sort of pun and hidden wisdom there. Could someone please explain?

I've been listening to 'Take Me Back To Eden' by Sleep Token and he sings: 'My my those eyes like fire. I'm a winged insect you're a funeral pyre' which is absolutely captivating. When I'm emotional I think about one such 'funeral pyre' I had in my life. Her eyes were beautiful, but they were blue. Would you picture blue eyes when you think of 'eyes like fire'?

I came across this song when adding music to an Instagram post about harvesting and cooking sweet potato vines. Super delish, so whats the deal?

Why is she a good gal, because she Doesn't mess with the sweet potato vine?

https://youtu.be/XYUqNgkLenI?si=GHqS_xVMzREbpJ9N

When I first heard this song I loved it so much and was fascinated and bewitched by it. It's especially fascinating to me, the idea of wanting to find EAST of Eden, why someone would want to subject themselves to sin. It seems so purposeful and interesting, so I looked up what the song means and how others are interpreting it and it confuses me why so many say she's searching FOR EDEN and not what the song actually says, EAST OF Eden.

I keep seeing articles saying that East of Eden is about love, freedom and escape from society and social expectations and constraints. While I agree and it's a nice take on the song, they also always say she's trying to make it TO EDEN or similar sentiments, that she's referring TO EDEN.

https://www.musicto.com/playlist/rock-ultrasoftly/east-of-eden-zella-day/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CEast%20of%20Eden%E2%80%9D%20is%20a,how%20that%20song%20was%20born.%E2%80%9D This article is the first thing that pops up on Google for me. It says, "It alludes to aspects of the Bible’s Genesis to tell a story about love and escape." and "Zella is taking her audience into a beautiful world of love and escaping the cage from the east of Eden." Escaping the cage FROM the East of Eden?? No, the lyrics are "To FIND East of Eden, not to escape East of Eden itself?

https://www.songtell.com/zella-day/east-of-eden-digster-live-session This article says the song "seems to be about the desire to break free from societal expectations and constraints and find a place of true freedom and authenticity, symbolized by the mythical location of Eden. The lyrics describe a person who feels trapped and controlled, figuratively kept in cages, and the search for a way out, "running in the dark to find east of Eden."

The mention of a "tiger on the prowl" suggests a sense of danger and urgency in this search for freedom. It seems that the person is searching for a companion or guide to help them navigate this journey, someone who will "be their friend and surround them like a satellite." The lines "if I wanted to stay, you don't mind, you're a true believer" and "take it up with the badlands, creep on in like a concrete fever" suggest a rebellious and almost reckless attitude towards the search for freedom.

Overall, the song conveys a powerful message about the struggle to break free from societal restraints and find one's own path to authenticity and freedom. The reference to Eden adds a mythical and spiritual element to this journey, suggesting that the search for freedom is not just a physical one, but a deeply emotional and spiritual one as well." and while I agree, it doesn't give me any answers for why she would search for EAST of Eden specifically, especially with the mention of "symbolized by the mythical location of Eden" at the beginning of the article, instead of a different choice of words they could have used to specify that it's not Eden but EAST of Eden.

Genius has even more interesting and specific interpretations, though. https://genius.com/Zella-day-east-of-eden-lyrics For "Show your face and finish what you started" they have written, "Zella is telling the subject of the song to face consequences and not back down. In keeping with the biblical allusion, this could be seen as Eve telling Adam to stay with her as they leave Eden." LEAVING Eden is accurate for the chase to FIND EAST of Eden.

For "Tiger on the prowl, east of Eden" they say, "The majestic Tiger has a large presence in Chinese, Korean, and Dharmic cultures. It is the national animal of India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and South Korea. These cultures are all “East of Eden”." which, if nothing else, is at least still on the track of EAST of Eden.

For "Keep me from the cages under the control Runnin' in the dark to find east of Eden Keep me from the cages under the control Runnin' in the dark to find east of Eden To find east of Eden (Oh) To find east of Eden (Oh) To find east of Eden (Oh) To find east of Eden (Oh)" they write, "The phrase “east of Eden” anchors the entire song as a biblical allusion. “East of Eden” is mentioned in Genesis 4:16:

And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.

In this aspect, the song channels Abel and Cain, but with the love dynamic of Adam and Eve.

Zella here plays a more proactive and seductive Eve, who purposely ate the apple to escape to the east of Eden. She doesn’t want to be trapped in the cage-like gardens, and she would give it all up (run in darkness) to leave." Now THIS is interesting and seems to keep the spirit of the song imo. The idea of the song being Eve's perspective is very unique and fascinating to me, although I'm not sure how much I actually buy into it, especially when they give no interpretation for the bridge for how that relates to Eve.

Myself personally, if I believed this interpretation, I'd write:

"If I wanted to stay You don't mind, you're a true believer" = Adam is with Eve, on her side, and calling him a "true believer" is a twist on him turning from God. Being a true believer of Eve and no longer of God, who he is obviously supposed to be a true believer in instead.

"Take it up with the badlands Creep on in like the concrete fever" = Badlands being East of Eden and their travels. Creep on in like a concrete fever can symbolize sin and allowing yourself to be sinful intentionally.

As for what Zella Day herself has said? Well, I couldn't find much (which is my own fault due to lack of motivation. It's not like I've tried very hard lol so feel free to share any interviews from her with me ❤️), but she does say, "Inspiration... "East of Eden" is written about a Steinbeck novel, and also my move out to California, all in one, all in one song, and "Compass" is a love song to my hometown." right here on Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/2jt1iy/comment/clet7tg/ I haven't read that book, so I am definitely missing potentially crucial context and I'm aware of that, but she states it's about her move to California. Since Compass seems to also hold importance, I'll reference it as well. Wikipedia also says, "Before the release of "East of Eden", in 2013, Day transitioned from living in Pinetop, Arizona to Los Angeles, California,[1][2] which alludes to the song's themes about love and escape." and "Its lyrics allude to John Steinbeck's novel of the same name, as well as the Book of Genesis. The song is about her struggle with escape. The song serves as a representation of Day's transition from leaving her hometown of Pinetop and into Los Angeles." https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_of_Eden_(Zella_Day_song) Wikipedia stays grounded in what Zella Day has said herself and the facts around that, not going into heavy interpretation like Genius is.

The song Compass is supposed to be a love letter to her home town, which she also references traveling east, "the garden of your ecstasy", "making a heaven" and "building ourselves a mansion". This all seems to allude to me that this IS Eden, or at least tied TO East OF Eden. It does make sense in the context of it being about her home and her move, but it does also make sense in the context of a relationship and love, and of Adam and Eve as Genius interprets. If in the context of Adam and Eve leaving Eden, it makes sense that home would be the east (of Eden), close to Eve. Especially if Eve did intentionally sin so they could leave Eden in the context of Eden being a cage. It would make sense for Eve to be the East if she had specifically sinned intentionally, the East of Eden is supposed to be sinful human nature. "If we make it out alive" and lyrics from East of Eden like "tiger on the prowl, coming for you now" make sense with the danger and traveling East of Eden, as well. "Take me to the garden of YOUR ecstasy. Make myself a heaven from YOUR falling leaves" and "I will take the pieces, put them back together", "build ourselves a mansion" and "love you in the way that you needed love" all imply sexual intamcy and building a new home together (Land of Nod?) to me, especially if you include the lyrics from East of Eden about undressing. The only real difference is that one sounds modern, "DENIM sky UNBUTTONED down the middle. Spilling out little by little" as opposed to "Make myself a heaven from your FALLING LEAVES" with the leaves being their makeshift clothing after realizing they were naked. "Love you in the way you needed love" especially, to me, implies about Eve's creation in the first place to be a companion for lonely Adam.

"Compass points you home Calling out from the east Compass points you anywhere Closer to me If we make it out alive, from the depths of the sea Compass points you anywhere Closer to me Where you are, I will be Miles high, in the deep Where you are, I will be Anywhere, in between Take me to the garden of your ecstasy Make myself a heaven from your falling leaves" and "I will take the pieces, put them back together Even when the grass isn't green enough Taking all the badges, build ourselves a mansion Love you in the way that you needed love"

I have a few interpretations of this song, though. Something I find incredibly fascinating in this song is the dichotomy of modern day with the prehistoric Eden. "Pink toes pressed against the carpet", "The record spins down the alley", "surround me like a satellite" juxtaposed with "tiger on the prowl" and obviously "east of Eden". "Cages" and "the dark" also seem to be important considering they're repeated. "Denim sky unbuttoned down the middle" and "concrete fever" are also interesting. It does tell me that this song is supposed to be set in modern day, though, which is the reason I can't get behind the Eve interpretation too much. I do prefer to interpret this song in the context of relationships, though, and the consequences to one's freedom. Or even more specifically, if love even does bring freedom at all.

1. The abuse interpretation:

This one reads to me in the context of a girl wanting to stay with her abuser despite the harm he's causing.

"Pink toes pressed against the carpet Show your face and finish what you started" can be read in an aggressive and confrontational tone.

"The record spins down the alley, late night Be my friend, surround me like a satellite" can be read as possessive or even just simply codependent.

"Tiger on the prowl East of Eden Coming for you now" again, can read as abusive to me, if the abuser is supposed to be the tiger coming for her. That could mean grooming, that could mean stalking, that could mean a physical attack, etc.

"Keep me from the cages under the control" could refer to either the abuser controlling her, or in her perspective him saving her from others. If she sees her concerned support system as oppressors keeping them apart, the latter would bode.

"Running in the dark to find East of Eden" if she wants to stay with him, it would bode for East of Eden to represent abuse and for her to be running blindly into something she doesn't understand.

"Call me wild, drinking up the sunshine Be my man and show me what it feels like Denim sky unbuttoned down the middle Spilling out little by little" makes sense for her perspective, considering herself wild and describing intimacy in a way like this.

"If I wanted to stay You don't mind, you're a true believer" yeah, I'm sure he wouldn't mind lmao In her perspective, he's on her side, "a true believer"

"Take it up with the badlands Creep on in like the concrete fever" again, can be read in the context of abuse and the escalation, "creep on in". The word fever and the imagery of something cold and hard like cement is also interesting and seems negative imo.

2. The better interpretation imo, the romantic or even just sexually charged interpretation:

For me, it gives rich girl fell in love with poor boy vibes lmao Like maybe Titanic, or even going as far Aladdin. She is curious about his life and wants to leave her her own even if it brings more struggle. She sees it as love being with it though, as she feels trapped in her easier life. Compass also works well with this interpretation.

"Pink toes pressed against the carpet Show your face and finish what you started" reads to me in this context as much more playful. He's made her curious and feel more whole even without much money and she wants to be with him.

"The record spins down the alley, late night Be my friend, surround me like a satellite" again, reads more positively in this context and more lovingly.

"Tiger on the prowl East of Eden Coming for you now" if the hardships of his situation and her carelessly throwing away her old life are considered, this could make sense. The "tiger" could also just refer to falling in love, tho? Just not worded so much in a very romantic way lol

"Keep me from the cages under the control Running in the dark to find East of Eden" her choosing him.

"Call me wild, drinking up the sunshine" how she'd probably be viewed.

"Be my man and show me what it feels like Denim sky unbuttoned down the middle Spilling out little by little" just being with him and sex, pretty simple, ya know.

"If I wanted to stay You don't mind, you're a true believer" if they're in love, nothing else matters to them I suppose.

"Take it up with the badlands Creep on in like the concrete fever" again, could still be read in this context.

Just tweak some things and remove the concept of ACTUAL love and this also still works well in the context of just sex, too, imo.

3. The queer love interpretation:

Compass also works well with this interpretation, too.

"Pink toes pressed against the carpet Show your face and finish what you started" could be read as two girls in love, one urging the other to come out so they can be together.

"The record spins down the alley, late night Be my friend, surround me like a satellite" reads well in this context, imo.

"Tiger on the prowl East of Eden Coming for you now" coming out, mayhaps? The tiger could be to showcase the potential danger in doing so.

"Keep me from the cages under the control Running in the dark to find East of Eden" definitely coming out and then finally being together.

"Call me wild, drinking up the sunshine" engaging in this relationship could be considered "wild" to some.

"Be my man and show me what it feels like" kinda makes this one fall apart lmao but I still find it a sweet interpretation, and this can still be turned around to fit, even if I have to bend over backwards for it lol Like, it could be the girl who hasn't come out imagining if her girlfriend was a man, or it could be mocking, etc etc have an imagination lol

"Denim sky unbuttoned down the middle Spilling out little by little" obviously this is still sexually charged imo.

"If I wanted to stay You don't mind, you're a true believer" still works well in this context.

"Take it up with the badlands Creep on in like the concrete fever" also still works well, especially if she's rejected for her sexuality.

So anyway, that's it for now. This was fun, I enjoyed thinking up so many potential meanings for this song. I'm sure I could come up with more but I'm done rn. I'd love to hear other interpretations and what East of Eden means to others, if it's just about sin directly like Eve or if it's metaphorical, like for abuse or relationships deemed taboo or unacceptable? I don't like the idea of saying she's trying to reach EDEN when it specifically says to find EAST of Eden, tho, since that seems just plain inaccurate to the lyrics.

I hope someone enjoys this, it was really fun to write. Thanks for reading ❤️

I interpret the lyrics from the perspective of someone who chooses to be single, warns against marriage and how his married friends view him as an oddity for not choosing the same path as them.

On bended knee is no way to be free (Proposing) Lifting up an empty cup I ask silently (Best man speech/ toast at the wedding) That all my destinations will accept the one that's me So I can breath (don’t judge me for not following in your steps)

Circles (wedding rings) they grow and they swallow people whole (takes over your identity) Half their lives they say goodnight to wives they'll never know (projecting successful facade) Got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul So it goes...

Don't come closer or I'll have to go Holding me like gravity are places that pull (I cant commit to your ideals, I beat to my own drum) If ever there was someone to keep me at home It would be you... (I’m starting to understand why people settle down)

Everyone I come across in cages they bought They think of me and my wandering But I'm never what they thought (Maybe they pity me for not having a stable life plan, or maybe they envy it since I don’t come Across as a vagabond) Got my indignation but I'm pure in all my thoughts I'm alive... (sure, I have a chip on my Shoulder and don’t agree with society, but it’s my path and I don’t regret it)

Wind in my hair, I feel part of everywhere Underneath my being is a road that disappeared (he’s in the here and now, connected with nature and the meaning of existence, not tied down with thoughts of the rat race) Late at night I hear the trees They're singing with the dead Overhead...

Leave it to me as I find a way to be Consider me a satelite for ever orbiting I knew all the rules but the rules do not know me Guaranteed... (He’s chosen a different life path and he’s going to make it work, hell With the rules and expectations of society)

This specific live version of the famous Dolly Parton song 'Jolene' is incredible if you understand the back story behind this White Stripes rendition that was performed live.

The Back Story:

As expected with Jack White, He always puts some raw energy into his guitar, vocals and the overall composition of whatever song he is performing, But this song specifically has a deeper meaning to him and the stripes that not many people completely know about.

At the time of their performance of this song in Blackpool, Jack White and Meg White were recently separated. This combined with Jack Whites raw emotion in his voice makes this version of the song have a truly powerful tone and emotion tied into it.

You can even hear the emotion in his voice when singing, like Jack is directly singing to Meg begging her to not leave him and his fear of her moving on with another man.

Let me know what you think! Would love to hear your thoughts also.

Link to YouTube so you can have a listen yourself. Jolene - The White Stripes

I like the song, I like the sound, the vibe, but I have NO CLUE what we are singing about. I also don’t understand the “there’s no sex in your violence” line. I’m sorry if this is silly and obvious, I just really don’t get it?

song is sailor song by gigi perez. what does this lyric mean? i know swear like a sailor means to swear excessively, but i don't know about love like a sailor.

its a very vague love song but its the dynamic between the singer and Eleanor that really intrigues me.

at first the singer praises her like a god; he basically says she could do anything to him and he’d still love her. but then later he goes on to sing “she’s a lady but she could never be free/she could never be me.” so he loves and worships her but also thinks she doesnt have the same freedom as him? whats that about?

and why does he keep repeating that hes sure shes doing alright? why would there be any doubts about that? “she’s walking on the clouds up there” insinuates that she’s dead. but how does that relate to her not being free? ii have no idea. but its so much fun to think about 🌸🌸🌸

So the official lyrics for this song at the problem area are "Where the sound of the ocean is all you can hear" but he's CLEARLY saying something right in between THE and OCEAN. I'm going crazy because all I can find is just the same WRONG lyrics. I would absolutely love to sing this song but I would hate to mumble that part because of some stupid lyrics. Please help.

Marching in a marching band

This song was written today, and I'm a little rusty. I've written literally thousands of songs in my life but I'm experimenting with lyrical form here and it would be interesting to hear some thoughts on what this does for you, the reader.

-Marching in a marching band- . . V1

Clocktower on every corner

But I'm still bouncing down the street

At the twist of every hour

Plastic bags howl out receipts

And I recede

Inside of me

Been browbeat,

I'm a criminal

Loudest with whispered speech

An ardent martyr meets an axe head

And as the wine spills at her feet

We all cry out against the tragic death

Of liberty

HOOK

Marching in a marching band

The ratatat tat of the rhythm

Raining down on me

Marching in a marching band

Explosions composed as

Melody

V2

To hell with me

No help needed

For me to bleed

Ink from the times

Graffitis' the beach

Grains of sand

Burning pipe of pitch

The dancefloor turns dirt again

Back in time we turn our heels

The dancefloor turns dirt again

Durns Turt ahead

HOOK

Marching in a marching band

The ratatat tat of the rhythm

Raining down on me

Marching in a marching band

Explosions composed as

Melody

FIN

The song is called Circle Pity by Ninjaspy, it's not a well known band, so i can't seem to find anything about the song on the internet. I'd like to know peoples opinion about the lyrics :D

A few months ago I thrifted a record and have been enjoying some of the songs on it since. Today I decided to listen closer to the lyrics on a song which left me confused. The most I've found explaining the song is the music video which left me even more confused and an article on the album (of the same name) claiming the song was a punch back at tabloid news. Any chance someone can help out uncovering what some of this song is about?

I am especially confused by the entire second half of the lyrics which seem to have nothing to do with the first half:

"There are people in boats in the middle of the sea
Crying and dying like Jews
Do you like tennis?
Freedom is the man with the red grenade
She ran out of gas, got beat and raped
Do you like tennis?
Well do you like tennis?
Yes I do"

Just heard this song for the first time as I'm listening to all the songs on the album, one of the only songs I genuinely was interested in the song lyrics and meaning from the raw emotion in Damiano David's voice.

This is my interpretation, as I think the original song was written in Italian and translated into English, which you can sort of see in the Lyrics with certain parts being almost broken English (Not following common English language tropes).

I will note that some of these lyrics definitely can have dual meanings, so I will note them also. I will summarize my interpretation at the end of this breakdown.

(You can skip to it at the bottom if you don't want to read the breakdown + summary).

Breakdown:

Chorus:

"The touch of an angel, the taste of a drug".

• Reference to person they care about,
• The angel being the person they care about and how they feel like a drug.
• His view of the person he cares about is that they are 'pure' or good, almost even perfect.

"The look of a stranger who has seen too much".

• Could be a reference to people Damiano has seen in his life, who he can relate to in going through some hard times.
• Also could be a reference to the person he cares about, with the look they gave him before they properly met. The look being one of some one who has been through allot.

"Nothing comes for free, but you can pay with your heart. If you got one."

• Could be talking about the pain, sacrifice and effort 'heart' that comes from doing something your really passionate and invested in. Like being a musician.
• Or in reference to the person they care about, in that you can 'pay' with your 'heart' to be with that person. In the context of how relationships can break your heart and leave you damaged or broken, which is the reference I think he means to paying with your heart.
• The 'If you got one' lyric is in reference to the last lyric, about people who have gone through hard times or events in their life, which can also make you pay with your 'heart'. This could be in relation to the 'stranger' he has met, who he wants to be in a relationship with.
• I think the 'If you got one' lyric is especially interesting as it could be in direct relation to the first parts of the lyric, with people already having paid previously with their hearts in other relationships. He sings it in a way that sounds like a question rather than a statement.

"Tell me all your questions, all you got to ask".

• In relation to the last lyric., About opening up to the person they care about and sharing with them, giving them his 'heart'.
• It's sung initially in a suggestive way, like an open ended question or curiosity aimed at the person he cares for.

"She's licking his fingers, and shuffling the cards".

• Deeper personal lyrics about his relationship with this person, in how they can be manipulative and the impact they have had on his life.
• 'Hand of cards' or 'Deck of cards' can be a reference to the saying people say 'I have been delt a deck of cards in life', the 'hand / deck' meaning their situation in life and the cards being what they have to 'play' with. Most people use this in a negative meaning but can also be positive.
• 'Shuffling the cards' is then a reference to how this person has changed or swapped what 'cards' he has to 'play' in life. In the context of the song I think this is in a negative way.

"Il give you the talent, you can give me your life, If you got one".

• 'I'll give you the talent' could be the 'deal with the devil' he noted in an interview.
• Could also be a reference to the person he is talking about in the song, giving them 'the talent' meaning him as a musician, in this context in a loving way of willing to sacrifice / give his all into his career so they can have a good life.
• 'You can give me your life' is likely a reference to the Industry, where musicians typically give / sacrifice everything for their careers.
• Could also be in reference to the previous lyric, directly stating that the person he cares for will also have to give themselves to him, as he will for them.
• 'If you got one' could be a reference to previous lyrics, in that events or things people go through can make a massive impact on their life, and in some cases can make them empty or have no 'life' left to give to some one else.
• Could also be a reference to his 'deal with the devil' in that this whole lyric is the devil speaking directly to Damiano.

Bridge:

"I swear to god that from tomorrow, there will be no more pain".

• The song now jumps into the bridge, which in song writing commonly can be a different time or point in the story. The lyrics and delivery feel emotional, personal and sung as a statement to the person he cares about.
• 'I swear to god that' could be in reference to his 'deal with the devil'. If the 'deal' is part of the song in some sort of way, he could be stating that he is now going back on that deal he made, which in the context I have noted prior could have been for that person and him to begin with.
• The meaning could be that he is now declaring to himself and the person he cares for, that he's going to move on 'from tomorrow', so that his pain caused from this person can finally be healed or released.
• 'there will be no more pain' is likely in reference to the pain he has, caused from the relationship with the person he cared for.

"I will cancel your name from each one of my songs".

• He could have dedicated his music to this person he cares for. The impact they initially had on his life in their relationship could have been why, but now he regrets the decision and is removing his 'memory' or 'dedication' from his music that was associated with them which he references by canceling her 'name'.
• The 'canceling' can be in desperation to remove the person they have associated with his songs, and how he can't escape them because he sing's them often.
• Could also be in reference again to the 'deal' he made. In going back on that deal and 'canceling' the credit for his talent that was given to him from the 'deal'.
• This lyric is very interesting as it could also give insight to the person he is singing about in his lyrics, potentially being another another band member he had a close relationship with that got damaged from the career.

"And I had the world down to my knees".

• Can be a cool reference to the fame received from the Voice / Eurovision.
• Also could be a reference to his success. Stating to the person he cares for that he had the 'world down to his knees' and achieved his goal.
• This lyric continues into the next one with relation.

"But to honest, I never truly gave a shit when you did come along".

• He is now regretting the relationship he had with them, changing his opinion or emotions about them to spite and resentment. He is spitefully saying that the person really 'never' had an impact on him to hurt them, out of emotion.

"Oh, so leave me alone".

• He could be referencing how their memory lives on in his music, and how it is tormenting him.
• Potentially saying or stating to himself and his inner thoughts when this person is in his mind, to leave him alone like he is 'haunted' by them.
• Could be just directly telling the person he cared for to leave him alone.
• Could also be in reference to the 'deal' interpretation of this song, telling the devil to leave him alone.

"Open up my chest, take everything I've got".

• He could be now finally ready to move on from this persons memory, telling himself to 'let go' by opening up his heart and letting it out in a metaphoric way.
• Could also be referencing how the relationship took everything from him.

Outro:

'So leave me alone'.

• Asking again for this memory or person to stop 'tormenting' or 'haunting' him.
• This lyric is sung in a very emotional way compared to the previous time, potentially showing his desperation has reached its maximum.

'Open up my chest, take everything I've got'.

• Could be just re-iterating the toll the relationship took on him, in a closure and reflection context.

My Interpretation:

Chorus:

He is singing about a person 'stranger' he has met, his view on this person 'angel' is that they are pure and he can see the heartbreak or trauma in their eyes. The person to him is 'perfection' and he is very emotionally invested into them and can't get enough, like a 'drug'. To be close or in a relationship with them he knows it won't come at a cost 'nothing comes for free' and he needs to 'pay' with his 'heart' which can lead to pain and heartbreak for them both. He let's the person get really close to him by opening up 'tell me all your questions, all you got to ask' and furthers the relationship.

Their relationship evolves into something that is toxic, he is so addicted to her and has such a deep personal connection that he doesn't see her manipulating him, by changing things in his life 'shuffling the cards'. His addiction could be also on a physical level with the way she looks, being an 'angel' or pure in physical appearance, the attraction is referenced potentially in the 'licking his fingers' part, in a very personal way.

The relationship evolves into him 'committing' to her and their relationship, by dedicating his music and career to them both as a memory 'ill give you the talent' and as a token of his love for her. He wants her to then return the love given, by dedicating to him 'you can give me your life', he is unsure if she is able to because of the pain he has seen in her eyes 'if you got one' but is willing to commit to her still, as he loves her.

The chorus is sung in a way of retrospectively remarking the relationship and what happened, it is in a way of reflection of thoughts and memories and the emotion translates into the way he sings about it, almost reminiscing.

Bridge:

Their relationship is now over, He declares to himself that he is prepared to move on 'I swear to god that from tomorrow' and to finally get rid of the pain caused from the relationship 'there will be no more pain'.

He declares to her (and possibly himself) that he will remove her memory out of the songs and career he built dedicated to her 'I will cancel your name from each one of my songs', which he dedicated initially out of love for her. He needs to do this to move on from her, as the songs still hold emotional connection to his memories of her which torments or haunts him as he performs them.

He now changes his view and opinion of her into resentment or spite, maybe realizing the damage that the relationship has caused to him, and how someone he thought was 'pure' or 'perfect' could hurt him like this.

He states out of emotion and spite that she didn't actually do anything for him personally or his career 'and I had the world down to my knees' as a statement to himself to remove the 'power' she has over his memories. He does this as a way of letting go, changing his thoughts to be out of anger, regret and resentment instead of sadness and loss. He then directly says to her 'But to be honest, I never truly gave a shit when you did come along' which is emotionally charged with anger, regret and resentment. He does this as another way of moving on by downplaying the impact she actually had on him.

He is now ready to move on, he is desperate for her to stop haunting his memories and tormenting him, he metaphorically asks himself and his memory of her to allow him to do so 'Oh, so leave me alone'.

He reflects on the relationship and how much he has lost, he reflects on what she has taken from him and the pain she has caused 'Open up my chest, take everything I've got'. He sings it in a vulnerable way showing how emotional and painful it is for him.

Guitar solo / Outro:

The guitar solo seems more bright or light than the previous guitar progression in the song, showing how there is this weight removed off his chest, he feels lighter from letting go and is looking forward into the possibilities of light in the future, rather than darkness in the past.

The outro feels like he has finally reached closure, where he is finally over the line and moving on. Reflecting on the whole relationship a final time, to say goodbye to his memories, and her.

As you can tell from my breakdown of the lyrics, I think this is a love song about a person he used to have a close and personal relationship with. How this person had manipulated, changed and impacted his life in different ways, the toll it took on him and the extent to which he was willing to go or 'sacrifice' for this person.

With that interpretation of the song the lyrics definitely have a very logical story that it depicts, with the lyrics referencing different parts of the song almost like they are linked together. You can tell from the emotional way the lyrics are delivered at certain points that it's coming from the 'heart' and is raw for him to sing about, potentially even being based on a real 'love' he had in his life and the effect she had on him.

Overall one of my favorite songs of all time, so happy I decided to dig back into the RUSH! album to listen again.

I want to hear all your thoughts on this.

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The song is called, Got up this morning by Sage Francis, I don't know when I heard it, I only remember that line and i think about it from time to time. I finally want to know what it means, my eldest brother died from suicide when he was 37 about 3 years ago.

(I think we could last forever)

[This is his bad conscience referencing to his relationship with alcohol.]

(I'm afraid that everything will disappear)

[This is he, fearful of what may be jeopardized if he indulges. “Everything” may be his memory, relationships, or even his life. It could be a lot.]

(I can picture him having broken up with a recent lover, and he’s now not only vulnerable, but also contemplating on whether or not he should seek the temporary relief that alcohol will have to offer.)

(Just trust me)

[Once again, the bad conscience, and it is assuring him that he won’t regret this decision.]

Verse 1] She's saying, "Baby, come and follow me" There's not a bad thing here tonight

[This is a reference to alcohol. “She” is alcohol. Luring him into drinking tonight, assumingly at a party. As well as assuring him that no harm will be done if so.]

Save your reasons all for later Stay with me a little while

[Drink for a little while, disregard your doubts]

[Verse 2] Watch me go Now, I sink down, all alone away

[He decides to drink, but now drowning himself with the substance, he’ll undergo the following. The sinking can be interpreted as him gradually undergoing the effects of the influence.]

Where am I? A dark haze clouding up my eyes

[He’s now drunk, and clueless, a blackout nearing]

[Pre-Chorus] I can hear the voices listening Don't know who they are

[He’s now blacked out, and is in his mind. These lyrics are a story he’s telling from his subconscious.]

Trying to take the pressure off Been reaching for the stars

[He was drinking to relieve himself of his troubles, as he’s been overworking himself.]

Tell me, will I find myself again? When I go too far?

[He is questioning whether or not he’ll be able to collect himself, as he’s done before, after sustaining this blackout.]

Yeah, I know You know, I know (Ooh)

[Chorus] I'd rather be Lost in the lights, lost in the lights

[He’d rather be out of control, or lost under the lights of the party (due to excessive drinking) rather than elsewhere.

I'm outta my mind Can you help me numb the pain?

[He’s under the influence and is questioning if the alcohol is able to help him relax.]

Each night, you spin me up high Emotions on ice Let me have a taste

[Every night he drinks, and while it provides the effect he desires, he also becomes emotionally vulnerable as a result. “Let me have a taste,” is the alcohol.

[Post-Chorus] Give me a good ride (Oh, I'm fallin', I'm fallin', I'm fallin') Oh, it's gon' be a good night (Oh, I'm fallin') Forever, you and I

[He’s asking that the alcohol gives him a good time, and assures that he’ll have a good night. He then says “Forever, you and I” to signify his relationship with alcohol.

[Interlude] Mmm-hmm Yeah, hey Mmm-hmm Ooh-woah Mmm-hmm Mmm-hmm (Forever, you and I)

[Drunk noises, jk.]

[Verse 3] All my reflections, I Can't even recognize I'm feelin' so alive, wasting time

[He’s becoming woozy as a result of his indulgence with the substance, which appears to be be impacting his perception of reality. Yet, he feels satisfied and lively, wasting his time drinking.]

[Chorus] I'd rather be Lost in the lights Lost in the lights I'm outta my mind Can you help me numb the pain? Each night You spin me up high Emotions on ice Let me have a taste

[Post-Chorus] Give me a good ride (Oh, I'm fallin', I'm fallin', I'm fallin') It's gon' be a good night (Oh, I'm fallin') Forever, you and I

[Outro] This will break me This is gonna break me (Break me)

[He’s aware that this isn’t going to be good for him later on. This can be interpreted as his good conscience tapping into his dazed mind, an interruption.]

No, don't you wake me (Wake me) I wanna stay in this dream, don't save me

[He denies the interference, not wanting to accept that fact, being as he desires to remain in this state of influence, wishing only to endure further.]

Don't you try to save me (Save me)

[“you” is his good conscience, or right of mind.]

I need a way we (Way we) I need a way we can dream on (On, on, on)

[He is referencing to how he needs and uses alcohol to escape reality, for it creates a haze.]

(Alone again)

[After experience the temporary sensation, he finds himself in the same place he had started.]

(What's the point?)

[This could be the theme of the song, which is to say that drinking alcohol for a quick fix is pointless as it solves nothing and leaves you feeling empty.]

Thank you for reading through! (This took forever!😂)

I know this isn't what this subreddit is technically for, but the song doesn't have any lyrics posted for it. I need someone to interpret the lyrics and post them, please.