All Apologies
Aston Villa Lyrics
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All apologies
What else should I say
Everyone is gay
What else could I write
I don't have the right
What else should I be
All apologies
In the sun
In the sun I feel as one
In the sun
In the sun
I'm married
Buried
Buried
I wish I was like you
Easily amused
Find my nest of salt
Everything's my fault
I'll take all the blame
Aqua sea-foam shame
Sunburn with freezer-burn
Choking on the ashes of her enemy
In the sun
In the sun I feel as one
In the sun
In the sun
I'm married
Buried
Buried
The lyrics to Aston Villa's song "All Apologies" are taken from Nirvana's 1993 hit song of the same name. The lyrics are introspective and melancholic, with the singer expressing regret and self-doubt. The opening lines, "What else should I be/All apologies," suggest that the singer is trying to conform to societal expectations, but doesn't feel like they fit in.
The second verse, "I wish I was like you/Easily amused," speaks to the singer's envy for those who seem to be able to enjoy life more easily. The line "Find my nest of salt" could be interpreted as the singer searching for a safe haven or comfort in something bitter or painful. The third verse, "Aqua sea-foam shame/Sunburn with freezer-burn/Choking on the ashes of her enemy," is more abstract, but could refer to feeling shame or guilt, physical discomfort, and possibly holding onto resentment or anger.
The chorus, "In the sun/I feel as one," seems to provide a glimmer of hope or relief for the singer. It's possible that being in the sun represents a moment of warmth or clarity that helps the singer feel connected to something beyond themselves. The final line, "I'm married/Buried/Buried," could be interpreted as the singer feeling tied down or trapped, perhaps by their own inner struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
What else should I be
I don't know what else to do or who else to be
All apologies
I apologize for any mistakes I've made or may make
What else should I say
I'm at a loss for words and don't know what else to express
Everyone is gay
Everyone is happy and carefree
What else could I write
I don't have any other words to put down on paper
I don't have the right
I don't have the privilege or authority
In the sun
Under the light and warmth of the sun
In the sun I feel as one
I feel at one with everything around me when in the sun
I'm married
I'm committed
Buried
I feel trapped or overwhelmed
Buried
I feel trapped or overwhelmed
I wish I was like you
I wish I was carefree and happy like you seem to be
Easily amused
Content with simple things
Find my nest of salt
Looking for a place of comfort and safety
Everything's my fault
I take responsibility for everything, even when it's not my fault
I'll take all the blame
I'm willing to take the blame for anything that goes wrong
Aqua sea-foam shame
The shame I feel is overwhelming and all-encompassing
Sunburn with freezer-burn
Feeling hurt or damaged in a strange, unexpected way
Choking on the ashes of her enemy
Feeling the effects of someone else's actions, even though they are no longer present
Contributed by Bailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.