Members during Art Fact's life span were:
Måns Jonasson - vocals, keyboards
Anders Ljung - keyboards, guitar
Jonas Embring - keyboards
Olof Söderström - keyboards, vocals
Staffan Söderman - keyboards
Payday
Art Fact Lyrics
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I feel like sleeping all day long just so that I don't have to see you
My stomach hurts and I'm afraid, afraid for all my friends today
All comments today
I know I'll find you standing there and I will walk away again
'Til one day I'll be brave enough to go to you and say these words
Its' payday now and it's not too late to save the feelings that I had
The lyrics of Art Fact's song Payday are full of raw emotion and a deep sense of longing. The opening lines suggest that the singer is going through a mental turmoil, with thoughts constantly racing through their head. The idea of wanting to sleep all day long to avoid seeing someone suggests that this person is the source of the singer's distress. The line "My stomach hurts and I'm afraid, afraid for all my friends today" suggests that the singer might be worried about the impact this person might have on their friends.
Despite being afraid, the singer acknowledges that they will inevitably have to face this person, indicated by the line "I know I'll find you standing there and I will walk away again". This pattern has clearly been established before, with the singer walking away from this person in the past. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the line "'Til one day I'll be brave enough to go to you and say these words". This suggests that the singer hopes to eventually confront the source of their distress.
The final lines of the song, "Its' payday now and it's not too late to save the feelings that I had, The feelings that I have," suggests that this person might have been a romantic interest, and that there might be a chance for reconciliation if the singer communicates their feelings honestly.
Overall, the lyrics of Payday explore themes of anxiety, avoidance, and the need for communication in relationships. It is a deeply personal and evocative song that has resonated with many listeners over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
The thoughts are running through my head and all my minds are ready to be used
I have a lot of ideas and thoughts that I'm ready to put into action.
I feel like sleeping all day long just so that I don't have to see you
I don't want to face the person who's causing me stress and anxiety.
My stomach hurts and I'm afraid, afraid for all my friends today
I'm worried about my friends and their well-being, and it's making me physically sick.
All comments today
I don't want to hear any negative comments or criticism.
I know I'll find you standing there and I will walk away again
I keep encountering the person who's causing me stress, but I'm not ready to confront them.
'Til one day I'll be brave enough to go to you and say these words
I hope to eventually muster the courage to speak my mind to the person who's causing me stress.
Its' payday now and it's not too late to save the feelings that I had
I have an opportunity now to salvage my emotions and not let them be ruined by this situation.
The feelings that I have
I still have strong emotions and care about the outcome of this situation.
Writer(s): Måns Jonasson
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