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Made up of :
-- 2 part Alice
-- to even measures of Ned, John and Tom.
Based in Thaxted, home of Gustav Holst, Dick Turpin and Morris Men..
It gets better
Aliceband Lyrics
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But I'll be happy being on my own
I've got a great big gun and hold on
While I shoot a great big hole in my skull
'Cause it's kind of like I've made that hole so
I might as will sit here on my own
And contemplate what it is I want
So I can decide if this is working or not.
When I love his whole, but his parts are so broken
I hurt before and there's still a hole,
But I promised I'd give this a go...
Oh the clouds are forming so quickly it's too fast,
The buildings been rushed and the sturdiness won't last
I know he can grate; he's a pain in the arse,
I'm trying I am, I will do what I must.
It's not, I know, but where can I go
When I love his whole, but his parts are so broken
I hurt before and there's still a hole,
But I promised I'd give this a go...
But who will keep my mind together;
I can't withstand this stormy weather,
But what is worse is this calm, its obstruction,
It's lonely when all you can see is destruction.
Its cold I know, but where can I go?
When I love this world but I'm out on my own?
I've hurt before and there's still a hole,
But I promised I'd give this a go.
Sometimes when he tries it gets better
Sometimes when he tries it gets better
Sometimes when he tries it gets better
But most times he don't try, he don't try, he don't try.
Its cold I know, but where can I go?
When I love this world but I'm out on my own?
I've hurt before and there's still a hole,
But I promised I'd give this a go.
Marching forwards one by one
Taking soldiers with their guns
Breath it all in lung by lung
But I can't see you sideways
Marching to town one by one
Taking villagers gun by gun
Taking lives is all good fun
But babe I've got to go
Its cold I know, but where can I go?
When I love this world but I'm out on my own?
I've hurt before and there's still a hole,
But I promised I'd give this a go.
The lyrics of Aliceband's "It Gets Better" can be interpreted in different ways, but one possible meaning revolves around the struggles of trying to make a relationship work despite the challenges and pain it brings. The song conveys a sense of loneliness and desperation, as the singer contemplates their own worth and whether they should stay in the relationship. The opening lines suggest a prolonged silence in communication, but the singer seems resigned to being alone with their thoughts, even if it leads to self-destructive impulses. The metaphor of shooting a hole in their skull underscores the bleakness of their emotional state, and the realization that the relationship is not working.
The chorus echoes this inner conflict, as the singer acknowledges the brokenness of their partner while still holding onto love and hope. The clouds and buildings collapsing can be seen as externalizing their internal turmoil, as they try to manage the chaos and uncertainty of their situation. They question who will keep their mind together and worry about the effects of both the stormy and calm weathers. The final lines suggest that despite the difficulties, the singer is willing to keep trying, even though they are marching forward alone.
Overall, "It Gets Better" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of relationships, the endurance of love, and the hard choices we make to find meaning and connection in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry that we haven't talked for so long
I regret that we haven't communicated in a while
But I'll be happy being on my own
I will find contentment in solitude
I've got a great big gun and hold on
Metaphorically, I have strength and resilience
While I shoot a great big hole in my skull
I am destroying myself emotionally
'Cause it's kind of like I've made that hole so
I am aware that I am responsible for my own pain
I might as well sit here on my own
I am comfortable in my own company
And contemplate what it is I want
I am reflecting on my desires
So I can decide if this is working or not.
I am deciding if my current situation is beneficial or harmful
It's not, I know, but where can I go
I acknowledge that things are not ideal, but I am uncertain about what to do
When I love his whole, but his parts are so broken
I am conflicted about my feelings for someone who is flawed
I hurt before and there's still a hole,
I have experienced pain and it still affects me
But I promised I'd give this a go...
I have made a commitment to try to make things work
Oh the clouds are forming so quickly it's too fast,
I am overwhelmed by the speed of change
The building's been rushed and the sturdiness won't last
Things have been hastily constructed and will not endure
I know he can grate; he's a pain in the arse,
I am aware that the person I care for can be difficult
I'm trying I am, I will do what I must.
I am putting in effort to make things better
But who will keep my mind together;
I am concerned about my mental wellbeing
I can't withstand this stormy weather,
I am struggling to cope with difficult circumstances
But what is worse is this calm, its obstruction,
I find the stillness and lack of progress more frustrating than the difficulties
It's lonely when all you can see is destruction.
I am isolated by the negativity surrounding me
Sometimes when he tries it gets better
My situation improves when the person I care for makes an effort
But most times he don't try, he don't try, he don't try.
Unfortunately, the person I care for often does not make an effort
Marching forwards one by one
People are making progress steadily
Taking soldiers with their guns
There is conflict and violence
Breath it all in lung by lung
People are experiencing intense emotions and situations
But I can't see you sideways
I cannot see things from a different perspective or in a positive light
Marching to town one by one
People are advancing towards a goal
Taking villagers gun by gun
There is oppression and subjugation
Taking lives is all good fun
Violence and destruction are normalized and even enjoyable for some
But babe I've got to go
I realize that it is time for me to move on
Its cold I know, but where can I go?
I am acknowledging the difficulty of my situation but also feeling lost
When I love this world but I'm out on my own?
I care about the world around me but feel disconnected from it
I've hurt before and there's still a hole,
I have been wounded in the past and still carry the emotional scars
But I promised I'd give this a go.
Despite the challenges, I am committed to making an effort
Contributed by Kayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.