Awful Bliss
Guided by Voices Lyrics
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Guaranteed sweetness that you thought broken
And you were not fine
And bearing in mind
Other ones that you could have wed
And hopefully dread
and I wouldn't dare to
Bring out this
Awful bliss
no I wouldn't dare to
Bring out this
Awful bliss
no I wouldn't dare to
Bring out this
Awful bliss
The lyrics to Guided by Voices's song Awful Bliss seem to be about a person who has chosen a significant step or action in their life. They were drawn to something that appeared to be sweet but had been previously deemed broken. This decision appears to have left the individual not feeling okay or fine. They are bearing in mind other people they could have ended up with and are hopefully dreading what might have been if they had chosen a different path.
There is a sense of hesitation or fear in the lyrics as the singer acknowledges that they wouldn't dare to bring out this awful bliss. It is unclear what is meant by "awful bliss," but it could be interpreted as the good feelings that come with a risky decision but also the potential negative consequences that could follow. It's possible that the singer is afraid to fully embrace the decision they made because they understand the risks involved.
Overall, these lyrics leave a lot open to interpretation. However, they convey a sense of hesitation, regret, and fear in the face of a significant life decision.
Line by Line Meaning
You chose a giant step - caught your eye
You made a big decision that caught your attention
Guaranteed sweetness that you thought broken
You expected to find something good that you thought was lost
And you were not fine
You were not okay
And bearing in mind
And keeping in mind
Other ones that you could have wed
Other people you could have married
And hopefully dread
And hopefully avoid regret
and I wouldn't dare to
And I wouldn't take the risk to
Bring out this
Unleash this
Awful bliss
Terrible happiness
no I wouldn't dare to
No, I wouldn't take the risk to
Bring out this
Unleash this
Awful bliss
Terrible happiness
no I wouldn't dare to
No, I wouldn't take the risk to
Bring out this
Unleash this
Awful bliss
Terrible happiness
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@TiagoAPH
here's a lesson about how awesome an one-minute song can be.
@backyardbeachbum
why this isn't widely considered to be one of the most beautiful songs of all time is beyond me. I SHOULDN'T JUST BE STUMBLING UPON SONGS LIKE THIS, my mother should have been feeding me this shit for breakfast since the day i was born.
@Cloaded-kc4kq
cause its not
@maturtlelaza
Don't blame this on your mom
@TheDrectorsCut
So simple so perfect just awesome
@Hornwiesel
One of the greatest songs of all time
@GBVGBVGBVGBV
love the Guided By Voices era with Robert Pollard & Tobin Sprout together.. so special. Check out their other collaboration band 'Airport 5'
@jamesmcnulty5697
are you a guided by voices fan?
@crud420
whos that @@jamesmcnulty5697
@akhslemonakhs7848
We'll get through it man...