Two Weeks
Excentrics Lyrics
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Before I fall apart
Before I'm close enough
All this time I thought that I was better
I opened up my heart
The problem is my mouth won't shut
And the world turned 28 times
And I sure messed up my life in two weeks
Spread me out and lay me on the table
I know it won't be bad
But I'm sure it won't be great
All this time I thought that I was able
But everything I had
Was everything you love to hate
And the world turned 28 times
In 14 days and nights
And I sure messed up my life in two weeks
Two weeks
It seemed impossible, so impossible to do now
Was impossible
Somehow I'm stuck with you
And the world turned 28 times
In 14 days and nights
And I sure messed up your life in two weeks
Can I mess up your life
And the world
And the world
And the world
And the world
The lyrics to Excentrics's song "Two Weeks" express regret and self-doubt after a failed relationship. The singer acknowledges their mistakes and wishes they had done things differently, hoping that their former partner can still see them as they were before they fell apart. The line "Close your eyes imagine I'm together / Before I fall apart" emphasizes this idea of longing to be seen as whole and complete, while "All this time I thought that I was better / I opened up my heart / The problem is my mouth won't shut" suggests that the singer may have said or done things that led to the relationship's demise.
The chorus sets the scene for the timeline of the song, as the world turns 28 times over the course of 14 days and nights - a metaphor for how time can feel simultaneously accelerated and slow during periods of emotional turmoil. The singer then acknowledges that they "sure messed up [their] life in two weeks," suggesting that the relationship was brief but impactful. The second verse continues this theme of regret and self-awareness, with the singer admitting that they thought they were capable but ultimately fell short: "All this time I thought that I was able / But everything I had / Was everything you love to hate."
Overall, the lyrics to "Two Weeks" capture a moment of intense self-reflection and regret after a romantic relationship has ended. The singer is searching for closure and hoping that their former partner can find it in themselves to forgive and forget, while also acknowledging their own role in the relationship's downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes imagine I'm together
Imagine that I am in a good state of mind and emotionally stable
Before I fall apart
Before my emotional breakdown
Before I'm close enough
Before I become too vulnerable to another person
All this time I thought that I was better
I believed that I was mentally stronger and stable than I am
I opened up my heart
I allowed myself to be emotionally vulnerable to another person
The problem is my mouth won't shut
I keep speaking my mind and revealing too much about myself
And the world turned 28 times
Time passed quickly
In 14 days and nights
In a short period of time
And I sure messed up my life in two weeks
I made poor decisions that negatively impacted my life within two weeks
Spread me out and lay me on the table
Make me vulnerable and exposed for others to judge
I know it won't be bad
I am aware that others may criticize me, but I am okay with it
But I'm sure it won't be great
I am not expecting overwhelming praise or approval
All this time I thought that I was able
I believed myself to be capable and competent
But everything I had
All my accomplishments and abilities
Was everything you love to hate
Others found fault and criticized me for what I thought were my strengths and successes
It seemed impossible, so impossible to do now
The situation felt too challenging to handle or fix at the moment
Was impossible
No solution seemed attainable
Somehow I'm stuck with you
I am unable to break away from a person or situation causing me strife
And I sure messed up your life in two weeks
My actions negatively impacted another person's life within two weeks
Can I mess up your life
Will my actions cause unwanted consequences in your life
And the world
And time
And the world
And time
And the world
And time
And the world
And time
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Ice Karma
My favourite band that you'll never have heard of, and never will... =/
FIRST OF THE MONTH CLUB
I had the pleasure of booking this band and shopping them a bit. NEVER EVER EVER understood how this song didn't hit! This was a very early "basement recording" from mid 90s digital age btw. Todd Wright most brilliant songwriter I have ever known that didn't become a household name, though he did get a hit with Celine Dion which is odd, but good for him.
Tawny Woodchucker
I used to go see them at the Star bar on Tue. nights. good times.
Ken Deater
I was lucky to see them live several times in Northern Virginia (Fairfax county) in the late 90s. They were really, REALLY good live! Its a shame they didn't become huge.
TJH 1971
This album is perfect! Thanks so much for posting!!