Born Ruffians released their first album under their current name in 2006. The self-titled EP was followed by the 2008 release of ”Red, Yellow & Blue”. Their sophomore album was critically well received, earning an Independent Music Awards nomination for Pop/Rock Album of the year. In 2010, Born Ruffians released their second full-length album, ”Say It”.
In April of 2013, the band released another LP, titled ”Birthmarks”, with Yep Roc and Paper Bag Records.
Merry Little Fancy Things
Born Ruffians Lyrics
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It's just the one that I had
It's just the one for me tonight
It's just the one that I had
It's just the one for me
It's just the one that I had
Oh, maybe two... I don't know...
So leave me, leave me, leave me.
It's just the two of us here
It's just the two of us now
It's just the two of us here
Spending all your hard earned doe
It's just the two of us here
It's just the two of us now
It's just the two of us
So we can talk about it
And when we're waiting in the dark
You turn into a sacred spark
And I can see you flicker over there
But I can't feel you so I guess
That you're not really there unless the lights come back on.
So just kill me off now
Because I ain't got a pretty face
So just take my knees out
It's my only saving grace
Don't come over to me and tell me how great I was
Just come over to me and tell me how great I am.
The song "Merry Little Fancy Things" by Born Ruffians seems to talk about someone who is content with what they have at the moment and does not need much to be happy. The repeated line "It's just the one that I had, it's just the one for me tonight" shows their satisfaction with the present moment and maybe even a tinge of reluctance to change or seek more. The line "Oh, maybe two... I don't know" indicates a slight wavering in this contentment but ultimately, they still value what they have.
The second verse talks about two people spending time together and enjoying each other's company, possibly in a romantic or platonic sense. The reference to "hard earned doe" could indicate that they are living a simple life and not spending extravagantly. The line "So we can talk about it" suggests that they are discussing something important or maybe even planning for the future, but still enjoying each other's company in the moment.
The bridge of the song is interesting, where the singer talks about seeing a flicker in the darkness but not being able to feel it. This could refer to a number of things, from a literal interpretation of a power outage, to a metaphorical representation of feeling disconnected from someone they care about. Finally, the last verse seems to convey a sense of resignation or even self-deprecation, with lines like "Just come over to me and tell me how great I am" and "Because I ain't got a pretty face". This could be a reflection of deep-seated insecurities or a commentary on society's obsession with external beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just the one that I had
This one thing is all I have and all I need for now.
It's just the one for me tonight
I'm content with what I have in this moment.
Oh, maybe two... I don't know...
Actually, having two things might be nice too, but I'm not sure.
So leave me, leave me, leave me.
I'm happy with my current possessions and don't need anyone to interfere.
It's just the two of us here
Just you and me in this space.
It's just the two of us now
There's no one else here, just us.
Spending all your hard earned doe
We're spending your hard earned money.
So we can talk about it
We're here to have a discussion.
And when we're waiting in the dark
When we're alone and in the unknown.
You turn into a sacred spark
You become something special and important.
And I can see you flicker over there
I can see your existence, but it's not tangible.
But I can't feel you so I guess
I can't physically sense your presence.
That you're not really there unless the lights come back on.
You only exist when there's light, and without it, you disappear.
So just kill me off now
I don't think I'm attractive, so I don't care what happens to me.
Because I ain't got a pretty face
I don't have notable physical features.
So just take my knees out
If you're going to harm me, take out something I don't care about.
It's my only saving grace
It's the only thing about myself that I take pride in.
Don't come over to me and tell me how great I was
I don't want people reminiscing about my past accomplishments.
Just come over to me and tell me how great I am.
I want people to appreciate me for who I am in the present moment.
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.