Da Da Da Da
Broken Social Scene Lyrics
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The lights go out, and suddenly
I'm not so shy, and you're not so mean
The world is full of choices I can't see
But I feel it, your heartbeat next to me
Broken Social Scene's song Da Da Da is a beautifully crafted love song that touches upon the various emotions one feels when falling in love. The beginning of the song talks about how the lights go out and suddenly the singer feels more confident, and how the world is full of choices that they can't see. This can be interpreted to mean that when one is in love, everything seems brighter and opportunities become more apparent. The line "I'm not so shy, and you're not so mean" speaks to the idea that love can transform people and bring out their best selves - in this case, the singer no longer feels shy and the love interest is no longer mean.
The chorus of the song, "Da da da da", emphasizes the idea that words can often fail to express the depth of one's feelings. The repetition of these nonsensical syllables is almost like a sigh of contentment or a hum of pleasure, implying that sometimes silence or simple sounds can convey more than words ever could. The final line, "But I feel it, your heartbeat next to me", brings it all together - the singer may not be able to see the choices in the world, but they feel a strong connection with their love interest that transcends language and logic.
Line by Line Meaning
I think it's almost time
I have a feeling that the right moment is approaching
To say goodbye, to say goodbye
To bid farewell, to bid farewell
To all the shining hopes and dreams I had in me
To all the aspirations and ambitions I possessed
To all the plans and all the schemes
To all the strategies and tactics I developed
To all the times I was naive
To all the instances when I was innocent and inexperienced
To all the times I was naive
To all the instances when I was innocent and inexperienced
To all the times I was so sure
To all the moments when I was confident and convinced
You'd be the one that wouldn't end up like before
I thought you were the person who would not leave me like the others did
And I'm wasting all my time
And I'm squandering all my precious moments
I can't let go, I can't unwind
I cannot release my grip, I cannot relax
I think it's time, yeah, I think it's time
I believe that now is the moment, yes, now is the moment
And I'm wasting all my time
And I'm squandering all my precious moments
I can't let go, I can't unwind
I cannot release my grip, I cannot relax
I wonder where I might be
I ponder where I could have been
If you hadn't been a friend of mine
If you were not a friend of mine
I wonder where I might be
I ponder where I could have been
If I'd accepted defeat, or accepted your invite
If I had given up or if I had agreed to what you suggested
To say goodbye, to say goodbye
To bid farewell, to bid farewell
To all the shining hopes and dreams I had in me
To all the aspirations and ambitions I possessed
To all the plans and all the schemes
To all the strategies and tactics I developed
To all the times I was naive
To all the instances when I was innocent and inexperienced
To all the times I was so sure
To all the moments when I was confident and convinced
You'd be the one that wouldn't end up like before
I thought you were the person who would not leave me like the others did
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDREW WHITEMAN, BRENDAN CANNING, DAVID NEWFELD, JUSTIN PEROFF, KEVIN DREW
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@baddi25
Came here because of Half Nelson. Great movie.
@banghutot
pareil haf nelson......belle découverte
@Karl_Drogo55
emotional music good lawd...found it through Half Nelson of course, best ending accompanied by a piece of music ever..
@jeromo2007
Love the riff from Almost Crimes
@andrewbisset3616
Perfect for driving long distances to unknown places.
@jamessemmens7738
Andrew Bisset Agreed...on my way from Cincinnati to Savannah Andrew
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best of best!!!
@yourvirtualdad
great good and awesome
@ArsIsFun
wow how beautiful
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