Amity
Elliott Smith (album) Lyrics
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In her arms
Hello, Hello Kitty happy in New York City
Amity walking like a lucky
Charm
I'm a neon sign and I stay open all the time
So let's go, go, go, go
Amity Amity God don't make no
Junk but it's plain to see
He still made me
He told me so
I'm good to go
I'm ready to go
Cause you laugh and talk
And 'cause you
Make my world rock
I'm so, so, so, so
Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity good to go
The song "Amity" by Elliott Smith is a beautiful composition that revolves around a woman named Amity. The song begins with Amity holding stars in her arms, signifying that she is a person who has been blessed with good luck and fortunes. The following line, "Hello, Hello Kitty happy in New York City," portrays Amity as a happy-go-lucky person who is full of life and energy, just like the character Hello Kitty. Amity is walking through life, and everything seems to be working out in her favor. She is like a lucky charm that brings good luck to those around her.
In the chorus, Elliott sings, "I'm a neon sign, and I stay open all the time. So let's go, go, go, go." This metaphorical line represents the singer's willingness to be always available for Amity, just like a bright neon sign that never goes off. The next verse, "Amity, Amity, God don't make no junk, but it's plain to see, he still made me. He told me, so I'm good to go, I'm ready to go," is a reflection of how Amity's presence in the singer's life has made him feel confident and ready to take on the world. She has made him believe that he is special, and everything is possible.
Overall, "Amity" is a beautiful and uplifting song that celebrates the beauty of life and reminds us to appreciate the people around us who make our lives better. It's a song about feeling good and being ready to take on the world, all because of one person's positive influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity caught stars
Amity seems to be having a moment of happiness as it looks like she has achieved something significant and has become successful.
In her arms
The success has brought a level of comfort and joy to her that she can now hug and cherish.
Hello, Hello Kitty happy in New York City
She is enjoying her success just like Hello Kitty is enjoying her existence in New York City - happy, energetic, and content.
Amity walking like a lucky Charm
Her achievements have made her confident and lucky, much like a charm that people carry for good fortune.
I'm a neon sign and I stay open all the time
The artist compares himself (or herself) to a neon sign that always remains lit up, which means that the person is always welcoming and approachable, and never shuts down or turns away anyone.
So let's go, go, go, go
The singer is excited to move ahead and start doing great things again.
Amity Amity God don't make no Junk but it's plain to see
The singer tells that Amity is one of those people whom God has blessed with some special talent. Although, people may tend to believe that everybody is not meant to be talented, but the singer begs to differ as he thinks that everyone has some talent or the other.
He still made me
The artist acknowledges that God has made him, despite his belief that everyone has talent.
He told me so
The artist has heard from God that he has some talent too, which makes him happy and relieved.
I'm good to go
The artist is now confident about his abilities and sure that he can achieve great things.
Cause you laugh and talk
The singer finds it very easy to get along with Amity as they can have a good laugh and an enjoyable conversation without any issues.
And 'cause you Make my world rock
The artist feels that Amity's company adds a lot of excitement and thrill to his life.
I'm so, so, so, so
The singer is extremely happy with Amity's company and feels that things have become much better with her in his life.
Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity, Amity good to go
The singer is making a reference to Amity's successful and talented background, which has resulted in her being 'good to go', reinforcing the idea that with success comes opportunity, confidence, and a readiness to face challenging situations.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN P. SMITH
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