Bandmembers were:
Anne Preven - Vocals
Rusty Anderson - Guitar
Scott Cutler - Guitar
Paul Bushnell - Bass
Carla Azar (later Scot Coogan) - Drums
Although their output is relatively unheard of, Ednaswap songs have been worldwide hits when covered by other artists. They are best known for the song 'Torn', which was to become a hit for Natalie Imbruglia.
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Therapy
Ednaswap Lyrics
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I'll tell you what you want
He met me in a bar on the East Side
When I was in New York
As for the parts he wouldn't want there
I'll fix what I don't like
How he hurt me loved me hurt me again
I have to say my mother was always there
I spent a happy childhood in her care
I know what's on your mind
It was everything a family's supposed to be
A basement colored life
Oh they kicked me hugged me kicked me again
But I still love them
Nothing's wrong
With my head
There is no
Solution
I've been here once
Twice
Never be again
Again
I'll tell you what you want to hear and more
I'll tell you what you want
And if there's any time left on the clock
I'll try not to be bored
Nothing's wrong
With my head
There is no
Solution
I'll say it once
Twice
Never say it again
Again
The song "Therapy" by Ednaswap is a deep and introspective exploration of the human psyche. The lyrics express the idea of being able to tell people what they want to hear, and how this can be a form of therapy in itself. The singer talks about meeting someone in a bar in New York, and how they have the ability to fix the parts of themselves that they don't like in order to be what the other person desires.
The song touches on themes of love, hurt, and the complexities of family relationships. The singer acknowledges their mother's role in their life, and how they have tried to set things right with her. Despite being kicked and hurt by their family, the singer admits they still love them. The repetition of the lines "Nothing's wrong with my head, there is no solution" suggests a sense of resignation and acceptance of the singer's own internal struggles.
Overall, the song "Therapy" is a raw and honest portrayal of the human experience, particularly around the idea of being able to manipulate and mold oneself in order to please others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll tell you what you want to hear and more
I will provide you with the responses that you desire as well as additional ones
I'll tell you what you want
I will give you the answers that are favorable to you
He met me in a bar on the East Side
I encountered him at a drinking establishment located on the eastern side
When I was in New York
during my time in the city of New York
As for the parts he wouldn't want there
regarding areas that he would dislike
I'll fix what I don't like
I will rectify or alter aspects that are not pleasing to me
How he hurt me loved me hurt me again
how he caused me pain, then demonstrated affection, and repeated the cycle of hurting me once more
I have to say my mother was always there
I must acknowledge that my mother consistently supported me
I've tried to set that right
I attempted to correct that situation
I spent a happy childhood in her care
during my upbringing, I experienced a joyful existence under her supervision
I know what's on your mind
I am aware of your thoughts
It was everything a family's supposed to be
it met all the expectations of what a family should consist of
A basement colored life
a situation where joy and happiness are scarce, represented by the dull, gloomy atmosphere of a basement
Oh they kicked me hugged me kicked me again
they alternated between showing me affection and then causing me pain by kicking me, only to repeat the cycle once more
But I still love them
nevertheless, I still possess affection for them
Nothing's wrong
there are no issues
With my head
with my mind or cognitive function
There is no
there does not exist
Solution
a resolution or cure
I've been here once
I have found myself in this state before
Twice
on two occasions
Never be again
I hope to never experience this again
Again
repeatedly, once more
And if there's any time left on the clock
if there remains any amount of time
I'll try not to be bored
I will endeavor to avoid becoming uninterested or lackluster
I'll say it once
I will express this opinion or idea one time
Twice
on two occasions
Never say it again
I do not intend to utter this statement once more
Again
this situation repeats itself
Contributed by Aaliyah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
christopher Risucci
One of the most underrated bands of the mid 90s… This self titled debut is among my favorite albums of the 90s… They lost the grit when they signed to Island, but… Anne had some GREAT songs
Damien Brennan
This song is really good.
David Stone Divination
let me stand next to your fire. and I mean that this is good.