Sometimes I Make You Sad
Supergrass Lyrics
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Then let me climb inside
There's only one way you can do it
Just let your mind unwind
So to the world I say "Hello!"
But the people don't care
There's nothing out there
Once there was a boy
Spent days all alone
In a rowing boat
Living in Rome
Set sail for the sea
Get back on this song
Get back on
Young love we'll have to through it
Sometimes I make you sad
Stamp out the beat so you can do it
It's like the world we share
And when the curtain falls on you
The people don't care
'Cause nothing out there
La la la la la la
And not a word I've said is true
But the people don't care
'Cause there's nothing out there
Don't you know!
Interpretation:
The song "Sometimes I Make You Sad" by Supergrass is about a man reaching out to his lover, asking her to shut out the world and allow him to climb inside her. He believes that the only way they can do this is by letting their minds unravel and become closer as a result. The world has become an indifferent and harsh place for them, with people who don't care about their troubles. The song speaks about a boy who spent days alone in Rome, in a rowing boat, set sail for the sea, and then returned to the song. The young love that they share is something that's difficult to navigate through, but the singer understands that they share the world, and it's up to them to create a world where they can be together. The world may not care about them, but they don't care as they have each other.
The lyrics also have a touch of introspection with the phrase "And not a word I've said is true." In this line, the singer is acknowledging that the reality he is presenting may not be entirely honest or true, but that doesn't matter since the world isn't going to really care about it regardless.
Overall, "Sometimes I Make You Sad" is a song that celebrates the union of two lovers in a world that's indifferent to their struggles. It's about shutting themselves off from the world, and focusing on each other to create a haven of love in a cold world.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut out the world you can do it
Take a break from the chaos around you
Then let me climb inside
Let me be there for you
There's only one way you can do it
This is the best way to escape
Just let your mind unwind
Relax your thoughts and let go of stress
So to the world I say "Hello!"
Greeting the world with a smile
But the people don't care
People often don't pay attention or care
There's nothing out there
The world may seem dull or uninteresting
Once there was a boy
A story about a young man
Spent days all alone
Lived a solitary life
In a rowing boat
Traveled on the water
Living in Rome
Residing in a beautiful city
Set sail for the sea
Ventured towards new adventures
Get back on this song
Find solace in this music
Get back on
Move forward
Young love we'll have to through it
Navigating youthful romance isn't easy
Sometimes I make you sad
I may not always make you happy
Stamp out the beat so you can do it
Dance to the rhythm and have fun
It's like the world we share
We can experience life together
And when the curtain falls on you
When things don't go as planned
The people don't care
Others may not understand or show empathy
'Cause nothing out there
The world can feel empty or meaningless
La la la la la la
Non-specific vocalization
And not a word I've said is true
Poetic license taken for effect
But the people don't care
Truth may not be significant
'Cause there's nothing out there
People may not care because life may seem meaningless
Don't you know!
An emphasis on the message
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARETH COOMBES, ROBERT COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, MICHAEL QUINN
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