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Connection
Elastica Lyrics


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Riding on any wave
That is the luck you crave
They don't believe it now
They just think it's stupid
So got anything?
Anyone could have done
Who would've cared at all
Not you

Another heart has made the trade
Forget it, forget it, forget it
I don't understand how a heart is a spade
But somehow the vital connection is made

Riding on anything
Anything's good enough
Who would've thought it of
Someone like you
Just as they brought me 'round
Now that they brought you down
Roundabout and roundabout
Who wants a life anyway?

Another heart has made the grade
Forget it, forget it, forget it
I don't understand how the last card is played
But somehow the vital connection is made

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elastica's hit song Connection suggest a theme of disconnectedness and lack of belonging. The first verse talks about riding on any wave in search of luck, but others believing it's foolish. The narrator seems to be saying that they have nothing to offer that hasn't been done before, and nobody would have cared if they had. The chorus then talks about another heart making the trade and making a connection that is vital, despite the narrator not understanding how.


The second verse continues the idea of riding on anything and anybody bringing the narrator down. They ask the rhetorical question of who wants a life anyway. The chorus then repeats the message of the vital connection being made, but the narrator not understanding how the last card is played.


Overall, the lyrics can be interpreted in several ways, but it seems they are about the feeling of being lost and disconnected from other people. The narrator seeks validation and connection but seems to struggle to find it. The repeated use of phrases like "forget it" suggests a certain resignation to their situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Riding on any wave
Being opportunistic and going along with any passing trend or fad


That is the luck you crave
You seek success by exploiting every opportunity


They don't believe it now
People don't acknowledge or recognize your achievements


They just think it's stupid
Others dismiss your actions as trivial or foolish


So got anything?
Do you have any schemes or plans up your sleeve?


Anyone could have done
Your actions aren't really exceptional or unique


Who would've cared at all
Nobody would have noticed or paid attention anyway


Not you
But you are different and determined to make a mark


Another heart has made the trade
Someone else has paid the price of compromise for success


Forget it, forget it, forget it
Don't dwell on it and move on


I don't understand how a heart is a spade
I don't comprehend the metaphorical meaning of this card game reference


But somehow the vital connection is made
But somehow a crucial link or relationship is established


Riding on anything
You are willing to take risks and try anything


Anything's good enough
Your standards or expectations aren't high and you are easily satisfied


Who would've thought it of
Nobody would have guessed or predicted your success


Someone like you
You aren't the typical or expected type of successful person


Just as they brought me 'round
People came to appreciate and respect me eventually


Now that they brought you down
Now that they criticize or scorn your actions or personality


Roundabout and roundabout
Life is full of twists and turns and chances at success are often fleeting


Who wants a life anyway?
Who cares about a meaningful or fulfilling life when you can just focus on success?


Another heart has made the grade
Someone else has achieved the highest level of success


I don't understand how the last card is played
I don't know the final step or key to succeeding


But somehow the vital connection is made
But somehow an essential connection or opportunity arises




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justine Elinor Frischmann

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Blackn Rawmoto

Riding on any wave,
That is the luck you crave,
They don't believe it now,
They just think it's stupid,
So got anything?
Anyone could have done,
Who would've cared at all,
not you.
Another heart has made the trade,
Forget it, forget it, forget it,
I don't understand how a heart is a spade,
But somehow the vital connection is made.
Riding on anything,
Anything's good enough,
Who would've thought it of
Someone like you,
Just as they brought me round,
Now that they brought you down,
Roundabout and roundabout
Who wants a life anyway?
Another heart has made the grade,
Forget it, forget it, forget it,
I don't understand how the last card is played,
But somehow the vital connection is made.



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Sarah cell block H

My heart and soul still belongs to the 90's

Bali Khartum

Mine too.

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Amen luv

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'Daddy Complex ...'

Richard Cloutier

The best decade and it's not even close.

Magic Beans

Never seen this version of the video before. I like it. Both versions are very 90s, but in different ways.

Jeff cody

Saw Elastica in 1996 while living in Seattle. Won tickets on 107.7 the end, watched them at the DV8 up front , center stage. truly epic!!

pyrobison2002

J must have looked and sounded so beautiful

Kevin Kidd

Still Rocking this song in 2022🔥🔥🔥🔥

Alicia Blais

Found this song thanks to Rock Band, but wow like how did I miss this song growing up? This is totally my kinda jam!

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