Decadent societies are often prosperous but usually have severe social and economic inequality, to such a degree that the upper class becomes either complacent or greedy, while the lower classes become hopeless and apathetic. The middle class may exhibit either or both patterns, or it may vanish entirely. Poor leadership is generally held to be both a cause and a symptom of decadence, as the lifestyle of a decadent individual is usually considered to be incompatible with responsibility. Applied to the arts, decadence implies an elevation of self-indulgence and pretension over effort and talent; when applied to science and the professions, it describes an erosion of professional ethics. Individual or collective greed is generally disliked in societies with strong moral beliefs, and for this reason, societies that nurture it are sometimes accused of decadence.
Societies that persist in a state of decadence may become unable or unwilling to commit to their own upkeep and fall into decline. One historical perspective on ancient Rome is that it became decadent due to a succession of unstable emperors like Nero and Commodus. While they ruled centuries before the fall of Rome, their leadership may have played a role in its decline. This point of view may also be biased by later interpretation; beyond his unpredictability Nero was popular with the lower class during his reign. Caligula only reigned a few years. See also: Roman decadence.
Contemporary post-industrial societies such as the United States and Western Europe are sometimes accused of decadence, the argument being that consumerism, materialism, and selfishness have eroded traditional moral values of community, democracy, and the work ethic. Some critics, like James Howard Kunstler, have alleged that American decadence has reached such a degree that the society is or will be unable to solve its own environmental and ecological problems. In America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It, writer Mark Steyn argues that decadent lifestyles in the developed world (with the sole exception of the United States) have led to demographic and social decay.
In literature, the Decadent movement—late nineteenth century fin de siècle writers who were associated with Symbolism or the Aesthetic movement—was first given its name by hostile critics, and then the name was triumphantly adopted by some writers themselves. These "decadents" relished artifice over the earlier Romantics' naive view of nature (see Jean-Jacques Rousseau). Some of these writers were influenced by the tradition of the Gothic novel and by the poetry and fiction of Edgar Allan Poe.
Oscar Wilde gave a curious definition: "Classicism is the subordination of the parts to the whole; decadence is the subordination of the whole to the parts."
Lush Life
Zara Larsson Lyrics
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Live my day as if there was no past
Doin' it all night, all summer
Doin' it the way I wanna
Yeah, I'ma dance my heart out 'til the dawn
But I won't be done when morning comes
Doin' it all night, all summer
Gonna spend it like no other
It was a crush
But I couldn't, couldn't get enough
It was a rush
But I gave it up
It was a crush
Now I might have went and said too much
But that's all it was
So I gave it up
I live my day as if it was the last
Live my day as if there was no past
Doin' it all night, all summer
Doin' it the way I wanna
Yeah, I'ma dance my heart out 'til the dawn
But I won't be done when morning comes
Doin' it all night, all summer
Gonna spend it like no other
It was a crush
I kept saying I'ma stay in touch
But that thing went bust
So I gave it up, ooh
No tricks, no bluff
I'm just better off without them cuffs
Yeah, the sun won't set on us
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah, yeah
Went low, went high
Still waters run dry
Gotta get back in the groove
I ain't ever worried
Went low, went high
What matters is now
Getting right back in the mood
I live my day as if it was the last
Live my day as if there was no past
Doin' it all night, all summer
Doin' it the way I wanna
Yeah, I'ma dance my heart out 'til the dawn
But I won't be done when morning comes
Doin' it all night, all summer
Gonna spend it like no other
Now I've found another crush
The lush life giving me a rush
Had one chance to make me blush
Second time is one too late
Now I've found another crush
The lush life giving me a rush
Had one chance to make me blush
Second time is one too late
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I live my day as if it was the last
Live my day as if there was no past
Doin' it all night, all summer
Doin' it the way I wanna
Yeah, I'ma dance my heart out 'til the dawn
But I won't be done when morning comes
Doin' it all night, all summer
Gonna spend it like no other
Now I've found another crush
The lush life giving me a rush
Had one chance to make me blush
Second time is one too late
Now I've found another crush
The lush life giving me a rush
Had one chance to make me blush
Second time is one too late
The song "Lush Life" by Zara Larsson is about living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest without worrying about the past or the future. The lyrics "I live my day as if it was the last, Live my day as if there was no past" portrays this idea. The singer wants to dance all night and make the most of her time without any regrets. She mentions having a crush on someone before but realizing that it was just a passing phase, and now she has found someone new who gives her a rush.
The lines "Went low, went high, Still waters run dry, Gotta get back in the groove" indicate that in life, there are both good and bad times, but it’s important to keep moving forward even when things get tough. The song is upbeat and catchy, matching the carefree attitude of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I live my day as if it was the last
Living life to the fullest, like it's the last day on earth
Live my day as if there was no past
Moving forward from past mistakes and not dwelling on the past
Doin' it all night, all summer
Having fun and enjoying life without any time constraints
Doin' it the way I wanna
Living life on one's own terms, doing what makes you happy
Yeah, I'ma dance my heart out 'til the dawn
Expressing oneself through dance without any inhibitions
But I won't be done when morning comes
The fun doesn't have to end when the night is over
Gonna spend it like no other
Making unforgettable memories
It was a crush
Having a fleeting attraction to someone
But I couldn't, couldn't get enough
Struggling with wanting more despite knowing it wasn't right
It was a rush
Feeling exhilarated by the crush
But I gave it up
Ending the crush and moving on
Now I might have went and said too much
Potentially oversharing feelings for the crush
But that's all it was
Realizing it wasn't anything more than a crush
So I gave it up
Moving on from the crush and not letting it affect one's life negatively
No tricks, no bluff
Not playing games with one's emotions
I'm just better off without them cuffs
Feeling freer and happier without the attachment to the former crush
Yeah, the sun won't set on us
Feeling limitless and invincible
Went low, went high
Experiencing highs and lows in life
Still waters run dry
Life can get stagnant and boring if one doesn't take risks
Gotta get back in the groove
Finding one's rhythm and getting back on track
I ain't ever worried
Feeling confident and carefree
What matters is now
Living in the present moment
Now I've found another crush
Finding a new romantic interest
The lush life giving me a rush
Living life to the fullest feels exhilarating
Had one chance to make me blush
The new crush made a memorable first impression
Second time is one too late
Not giving someone a second chance if they missed their opportunity
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Fridolin Walcher, Christoph Bauss, Markus Sepehrmanesh, Linnea Sodahl, Iman Hulten, Emanuel Abrahamsson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Playlist when the boys aren’t over
Sugar - Robin Schulz
Lush Life - Zara Larsson
Summer - Calvin Harris
I took a Pill in Ibiza - Mike Posner
Lean On - Major Lazer
Feel So Close - Calvin Harris
Light it Up - Major Lazer
It Ain’t Me - Kygo & Selena Gomez
Yeah Yeah Yeah - Chris Brown
Meant to Be - Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line
Cheerleader - Omi
Riptide - Vance Joy
Budapest - George Ezra
Renegades - X Ambassadors
— EVERYTHING PAST THIS POINT IS A SUGGESTION. I DONT TAKE CREDIT FOR ANY OF IT —
Shake it off - Taylor Swift
Replay - Iyaz
7 years - Lucas Graham
Someone you loved - Lewis Capaldi
Waiting for love - Avicii
Hideaway - Daya
Sit still look pretty - Daya
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Call Me Baby - Exo
Closer - Chainsmokers
Shower - Becky G
Thank you, next - Ariana Grande
If I can’t have you - Shawn Mendes
In the name of love - Martin Garrix ft. Bebe Rexha
The Nights - Avicii
Off to the races - Lana del ray
Summertime Sadness - Lana del ray
PassionFruit - Drake
One Last Dance - Drake
Beautiful Madness - Michael Patrick Kelly
Girls Like You - Maroon 5
Adventure of a lifetime - Coldplay
Call you mine - Chainsmokers
Mama - Jonas Blue ft. William Singe
Perfect Stranger - Jonas Blue ft. JP
Me myself and I - Bebe Rexha
The way I are - Bebe Rexha
Era Istrefi - Bonbon
Maps - Maroon 5
Friends - Anne Marie ft. Marshmello
Sugar - Maroon 5
Hey Soul Sister - Train
Say so - Doja Cat
Stitches - Shawn Mendes
Cooler than me - Mike Posner
Better when I’m dancing - Meghan Trainor
Panini - Lil Nas X
Some nights - Fun
Castle on the hill - Ed Sheeran
I don’t care - Es Sheeran & Justin Bieber
Back to you - Louis Tomlinson ft. Bebe Rexha
Head and Heart - Joel Corry ft MNEK
What did I miss? Feel free to respond more songs. I’ll try to add them all.
@worldspot4384
someone in march 2024?????
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Me
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@@aquaqsharksame here!
@cxraliaa
yoo
@Evehelena05
Heyyyy
@lamammadelmanu6340
Yess
@hughdavies1177
Don't worry, you're not the only one watching this 8 years after
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omg
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@bshuffle527
Yess 2021 can never forget such an upbeat and positive song