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Cat Power(캣 파워) Lyrics
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Let us hold fast to sayin' the same thing
I hope all is well with you
I wish the best for you
When no one is around love will always love you
Learn to say the same thing
What defeats people is a double confession
And the next they will confess something else
Talk to them they will say
Learn to say the same thing
Let us hold fast to saying the same thing
Never give up no never give up
If you're looking for something easy
You might as well give it up
Never give up no never give up
If you're looking for something easy
You might as well give it up
One time they will confess one thing
And the next they will confess the next
Talk to them they will say
Learn to say the same thing
Let us hold fast to saying the same thing
In this song, Cat Power seems to be speaking to someone who is struggling with being consistent in their words and actions. The repeated phrase "learn to say the same thing" can be interpreted as advice to be honest and reliable with what they say. The lines "What defeats people is a double confession / One time they will confess one thing / And the next they will confess something else" suggest that the person she is speaking to may have a tendency to contradict themselves.
She goes on to express care and concern for the person, saying "I hope all is well with you / I wish the best for you / When no one is around love will always love you." These lines convey a sense of compassion and empathy that also ties into the theme of consistency - the idea that love will always be consistent no matter what.
Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of being truthful and dependable in relationships, and the impact that inconsistency can have on those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Learn to say the same thing
Consistency in what you say is important to gain people's trust
Let us hold fast to sayin' the same thing
Let's be united and maintain the same message for better outcomes
I hope all is well with you
I wish you good health and happiness in life
I wish the best for you
I hope you achieve all your goals and find success
When no one is around love will always love you
Love is unconditional and always there for you, even when no one else is
What defeats people is a double confession
Confessing one thing and then another creates confusion and distrust
One time they will confess one thing
People may confess one thing initially
And the next they will confess something else
But then they may change their confession to something else
Talk to them they will say
They'll tell you what you want to hear, but their words may not be consistent or trustworthy
Never give up no never give up
Don't give up on your aspirations
If you're looking for something easy
If you're searching for simplicity
You might as well give it up
You may as well quit now because it won't be easy
Lyrics © BEGGARS MUSIC, LTD., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAN MARSHALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Zelestica Z
Learn to say the same thing
Let us hold fast to saying the same thing
I hope all is well with you
I wish the best for you
When no one is around love will always love you
Learn to say the same thing
What defeats people is a double confession
One time they will confess one thing
And the next they will confess something else;
Talk to them they will say
Learn to say the same thing
Let us hold fast to saying the same thing
Never give up no, never give up
If you're looking for something easy
You might as well give it up
Never give up no, never give up
If you're looking for something easy
You might as well give it up
One time they will confess one thing
And the next they will confess the next
Talk to them they will say
Learn to say the same thing
Let us hold fast to saying the same thing
Julie H
I'd never heard of Cat Power till now. She's incredible. Love her unique rhythm, smoky voice, penetrating words. Truly beautiful & different. Thanks for posting her music!
Graham Andrews
moon pix is one of the albums that is able to touch emotions deeply repressed inside, i need more music that’s able to do that
PamJoy
"when noone is around love will always love you" noone could ever say it better. perfect.
Constanza Paz
I used to listen to this album everyday in 2007... I wish those times could come back...
Papa Pincho Pincho
yo creo que esos tiempos quizas mas hacia 2002 los recuerdo como un sueño y en él sonaba esta música. no se si me trae tristeza o felicidad pero sí belleza.
Septic Underground
absolutly masterpiece
richard kane
And still listen to it!!!
ibyabiso5
Like adela said virtuosity isn't everything. This album proves amazing lyrics make an album just as much an amazing guitar. LONG LIVE CHAN MARSHALL!!!
Zelestica Z
Learn to say the same thing
Let us hold fast to saying the same thing
I hope all is well with you
I wish the best for you
When no one is around love will always love you
Learn to say the same thing
What defeats people is a double confession
One time they will confess one thing
And the next they will confess something else;
Talk to them they will say
Learn to say the same thing
Let us hold fast to saying the same thing
Never give up no, never give up
If you're looking for something easy
You might as well give it up
Never give up no, never give up
If you're looking for something easy
You might as well give it up
One time they will confess one thing
And the next they will confess the next
Talk to them they will say
Learn to say the same thing
Let us hold fast to saying the same thing
The Art Videoist
thank you, I appreciate it in this moment.