If you're not familiar with the story, Aqueduct was founded in Tulsa's dusty plains as the solo project of pop aficionado David Terry in 2001. He relocated to Seattle in 2003, and a mere 12 hours after Terry's arrival in Seattle, Aqueduct was opening for Modest Mouse at The Showbox. Word spread throughout the Pacific Northwest about the nimble cleverness of Aqueduct's heartbreaking lyricism and unstoppable piano-laden hooks. Copies of the 2003 self-released cd Power Ballads were circulated to the delight of many new ears — including those at Barsuk.
After months of culling and polishing new and pre-existing material with the help of producer Matt Pence, Aqueduct completed their full-length, I Sold Gold, along with an EP, Pistols at Dawn . Barsuk is proud to have released these documents of infectious bedroom pop-perfection, and while or give me death takes Aqueduct somewhat out of the bedroom, we still think it's pretty darn perfect pop.
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Aqueduct Lyrics
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A pair that could make me realize
I wanna be with you all the time
Instead of lonely every night
What's with the sad look on your face
Your smile looks a little out of place
A pain that I wish I could erase
Don't give me love you've left behind
Cause I am your bright star in the sky
And I will be up there waiting patiently for you
If I could make you into more
I wouldn't know whether the reasons for
You're just a little paranoid
Every time I walk through the door
Don't tell me you're scared, that's a lie,
I know how you really feel inside
So I will be outside waiting for you one more time
It's getting hard to breathe
My body's turning blue why can't you see
You are the one I need
So why are you the one that's making me bleed
How long is this tension going to last
I need some sort of refreshment
How long is this tension going to last
Don't give me love you've left behind
'Cause I am your bright star in the sky
And I will be up there waiting patiently for you
Don't you have an opinion
I thought you had a mind of your own
I can't believe that you're angry
You won't even talk to me on the phone
This fever is starting to hurt me
How long is this tension going to last
I need some sort of refreshment
How long is this tension going to last
In Aqueduct's song "Tension in 2-3," the lyrics depict the singer's frustration and confusion towards their partner's behavior. The opening lines, "You've got a set of starry eyes, a pair that could make me realize. I wanna be with you all the time, instead of lonely every night," highlights the singer's overwhelming desire to be with their partner, seemingly indicating that their partner has been absent.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective as the singer begins to question their partner's motives. "What's with the sad look on your face? Your smile looks a little out of place. A pain that I wish I could erase if only you'd leave me some space," shows the singer's concern over their partner's emotional state and their inability to help them. Additionally, the line "Don't tell me you're scared, that's a lie, I know how you really feel inside," suggests that the partner may be using fear as an excuse for their behavior.
The theme of tension is explored throughout the song, with the lyrics repeatedly asking how long it will last. The lines, "It's getting hard to breathe, my body's turning blue why can't you see. You are the one I need, so why are you the one that's making me bleed," illustrate the intense emotional toll the tension is taking on the singer, further highlighting the importance of their partner's presence in their life.
Overall, "Tension in 2-3" is a poignant exploration of the complexities and difficulties of relationships. Through its introspective lyrics and emotive themes, the song effectively captures the frustrations and fears that often come with loving someone.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a set of starry eyes
Your eyes look incredible and dazzling
A pair that could make me realize
Your eyes have the ability to help me understand things
I wanna be with you all the time
I want to be with you consistently and continuously
Instead of lonely every night
Instead of feeling isolated by myself every evening
What's with the sad look on your face
Why do you look unhappy?
Your smile looks a little out of place
There's something strange about your smile
A pain that I wish I could erase
I wish I could get rid of whatever is causing you pain
If only you'd leave me some space
If only you'd give me some time apart from you
Don't give me love you've left behind
Don't love me with feelings from a past relationship
Cause I am your bright star in the sky
Because I am the shining, guiding presence in your life
And I will be up there waiting patiently for you
And I will be waiting for you, no matter how much time passes
If I could make you into more
If I could help you become a better person
I wouldn't know whether the reasons for
I wouldn't understand why
You're just a little paranoid
You're feeling overly anxious and suspicious
Every time I walk through the door
Every time I come home
Don't tell me you're scared, that's a lie,
Don't say you're afraid, I know you're not
I know how you really feel inside
I understand your true emotions
So I will be outside waiting for you one more time
So I will be waiting for you again
It's getting hard to breathe
I'm struggling to catch my breath
My body's turning blue why can't you see
I'm suffocating and you don't seem to notice
You are the one I need
You are the one I require in my life
So why are you the one that's making me bleed
So why are you the source of my pain
How long is this tension going to last
How much longer will this stressful situation persist
I need some sort of refreshment
I require some kind of relief or revitalization
Don't you have an opinion
Don't you have your own thoughts and ideas
I thought you had a mind of your own
I believed you were an independent thinker
I can't believe that you're angry
I'm surprised that you're upset
You won't even talk to me on the phone
You refuse to communicate with me even over the phone
This fever is starting to hurt me
This intense emotional state is causing me pain
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David W Terry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
suchbullshit
your smile is a little out of place.. i love their synth, vocals, and beat.
Niels Miller
What’s with that sad look upon your face
suchbullshit
your smile is a little out of place..