Forever And A Day
Her Space Holiday Lyrics
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When company won't call
You're left with a mouthful
Of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
Sympathy is everything
When everything fell short
A textbook example of childhood in shambles
It's not what I want
But it's what I got
Eventually I came to see
I was seeing things all wrong
I've no expectations of people who gave in
My broken heart
Beats like a bomb
Life burns up faster than flames to a photograph
A big stack of mishaps and so much time spent feeling bad
Despite all the beauty that drips right off a loved one's lips
A childlike reaction that starts and stops with selfishness
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
I turn to you, I turn to you
In hopes that I will improve
You turn to me, you turn to me
And I just lie there half asleep
You turn to him, you turn to him
Hoping he'll make you whole again
I turn to her, I turn to her
And in the end we all get burned
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
There's gotta be a change
Misery loves company
When company won't call
You're left with a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
It's what I want
The lyrics of Her Space Holiday's song "Forever And A Day" explores themes of loneliness and the need for connection. The opening lines, "Misery loves company, when company won't call" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is left with the burden of their own negative thoughts and emotions, unable to find solace with others. They describe themselves as having "a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words," suggesting that they struggle to articulate themselves and feel misunderstood.
The second verse touches on the idea that sympathy can be a comfort when everything else falls short. The lines "A textbook example of childhood in shambles, it's not what I want but it's what I got" indicate that the singer may have experienced difficulties in their childhood. This trauma has left them with a sense of disillusionment about others and a desire to distance themselves from feeling too deeply. The refrain of "I try hard to stay awake, long enough to see the day, when I can finally say I did something right for a change," reflects a desire for self-improvement and a hope for a better future.
The bridge of the song speaks to the fleeting nature of life and the struggles that come with it. The lines "Life burns up faster than flames to a photograph, a big stack of mishaps and so much time spent feeling bad," suggest that even though life can be beautiful, it can also be painful and difficult. The final lines bring the song full circle, with the repetition of "Misery loves company, when company won't call" emphasizing the idea that we all need connection and love, but sometimes struggle to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Misery loves company
Sorrow enjoys companionship
When company won't call
When no one comes to meet you
You're left with a mouthful
You are left with only
Of ten thousand wrong words
Many incorrect thoughts and words to say
It's all I got
It's everything in my life
It's what I want
It's what I desire
Sympathy is everything
Compassion is very important
When everything fell short
When everything fails to work
A textbook example of childhood in shambles
A classic example of damaged infancy
It's not what I want
It's not what I wish for
But it's what I got
But it's what I have
Eventually I came to see
Gradually, I realized
I was seeing things all wrong
I was misunderstanding things
I've no expectations of people who gave in
I don't expect anything from those who surrendered
My broken heart
My shattered heart
Beats like a bomb
Throbs like an explosive
Life burns up faster than flames to a photograph
Life passes too soon, just like a photo burning in a fire
A big stack of mishaps and so much time spent feeling bad
A lot of bad things happened, and I wasted time feeling miserable
Despite all the beauty that drips right off a loved one's lips
Despite the attractiveness of the spoken words of a loved one
A childlike reaction that starts and stops with selfishness
A juvenile response that only revolves around one's own needs and wants
I try hard to stay awake
I try my best to remain conscious
Long enough to see the day
Long enough to witness the sunrise
When I can finally say
When I can eventually declare
I did something right for a change
I did something in the correct way for once
I turn to you, I turn to you
I rely on you, I confide in you
In hopes that I will improve
With the expectation of getting better
You turn to me, you turn to me
You trust in me too
And I just lie there half asleep
And I just lay down half-awake
You turn to him, you turn to him
You rely on him, you confide in him
Hoping he'll make you whole again
Expecting him to make you complete again
I turn to her, I turn to her
I count on her, I confide in her
And in the end we all get burned
And in the end we all get hurt
There's gotta be a change
There needs to be a transformation
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@naomib2986
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Misery, loves company
When company, won't call
You're left with a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
Sympathy, is everything
When everything, fell short
A textbook example of childhood in shambles
It's not what I want
But it's what I got
Eventually, I came to see
I was seeing things, all wrong
I've no expectations of people who gave in
My broken heart
Beats like a bomb
Life burns up faster than flames to a photograph.
A big stack of mishaps and so much time spent feeling bad
Despite all the beauty that drips right off a loved one's lips
A childlike reaction that starts and stops with selfishness
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
I turn to you, I turn to you
In hopes that I will improve
You turn to me, you turn to me
And I just lie there half asleep
You turn to him, you turn to him
Hoping he'll make you whole again
I turn to her, I turn to her
And in the end we all get burned
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
There's gotta be a change
Misery loves company
When company won't call
You're left with a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
It's what I want
@windsweptspy
It's been over 12 years since I watched this the first time and I still remember it fondly, Her Space Holiday is probably the band I wish people had heard of the most.
@naomib2986
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Misery, loves company
When company, won't call
You're left with a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
Sympathy, is everything
When everything, fell short
A textbook example of childhood in shambles
It's not what I want
But it's what I got
Eventually, I came to see
I was seeing things, all wrong
I've no expectations of people who gave in
My broken heart
Beats like a bomb
Life burns up faster than flames to a photograph.
A big stack of mishaps and so much time spent feeling bad
Despite all the beauty that drips right off a loved one's lips
A childlike reaction that starts and stops with selfishness
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
I turn to you, I turn to you
In hopes that I will improve
You turn to me, you turn to me
And I just lie there half asleep
You turn to him, you turn to him
Hoping he'll make you whole again
I turn to her, I turn to her
And in the end we all get burned
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
There's gotta be a change
Misery loves company
When company won't call
You're left with a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
It's what I want
@ruffdoggy420
beautiful song!
@dmsands
love this song!!
@kriswhat
I liked it hearing the first time. Most new stuff takes me 2 or 3 listens. Neat. :)
@alexissssXD
I'm in love with the beginning of this song.
@samigraceday
I love the cello part to this song :) And did anyone else see the bear from one of Notwist's videos?
@maatroxursox999
i love this video....and the song too, of course :P
@generikal
why no comments? this is sucha good song.
@gonzoqueen
love! <3