Connection
Elastica Lyrics

Riding on any wave
Being opportunistic and going along with any passing trend or fad

That is the luck you crave
You seek success by exploiting every opportunity

They don't believe it now
People don't acknowledge or recognize your achievements

They just think it's stupid
Others dismiss your actions as trivial or foolish

So got anything?
Do you have any schemes or plans up your sleeve?

Anyone could have done
Your actions aren't really exceptional or unique

Who would've cared at all
Nobody would have noticed or paid attention anyway

Not you
But you are different and determined to make a mark

Another heart has made the trade
Someone else has paid the price of compromise for success

Forget it, forget it, forget it
Don't dwell on it and move on

I don't understand how a heart is a spade
I don't comprehend the metaphorical meaning of this card game reference

But somehow the vital connection is made
But somehow a crucial link or relationship is established

Riding on anything
You are willing to take risks and try anything

Anything's good enough
Your standards or expectations aren't high and you are easily satisfied

Who would've thought it of
Nobody would have guessed or predicted your success

Someone like you
You aren't the typical or expected type of successful person

Just as they brought me 'round
People came to appreciate and respect me eventually

Now that they brought you down
Now that they criticize or scorn your actions or personality

Roundabout and roundabout
Life is full of twists and turns and chances at success are often fleeting

Who wants a life anyway?
Who cares about a meaningful or fulfilling life when you can just focus on success?

Another heart has made the grade
Someone else has achieved the highest level of success

I don't understand how the last card is played
I don't know the final step or key to succeeding

But somehow the vital connection is made
But somehow an essential connection or opportunity arises