Their debut album Despondent Transponder was released in 2006. The duo are : John Loring (vintage surf guitars) and Rorika Loring (sturdy basses and electronics). Both of them sing vocals and use various guest drummers.
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The Breakup
Fleeting Joys Lyrics
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Tonight I'll know if the stars are in line
All of the sudden I change my mind
All of the sudden I am too high
Maybe I'll love her all of the time
Maybe the other turning devine
There's no tomorrow
And that's alright
Tonight I feel suspended in time
The lyrics of "The Breakup" by Fleeting Joys convey a sense of internal turmoil and uncertainty in a relationship. The opening lines, "Tonight I'll know one way or the other / Tonight I'll know if the stars are in line," introduce the theme of a decisive moment in which the singer will determine the fate of their relationship. The repeated use of "tonight" emphasizes the immediacy and weight of this moment. The second verse introduces a sudden change in the singer's emotional state: "All of the sudden I change my mind / All of the sudden I am too high." This sudden shift suggests a lack of control over one's own emotions and highlights the volatility of the relationship.
The chorus presents two contrasting possibilities: "Maybe I'll love her all of the time / Maybe the other turning devine." The line "maybe the other turning devine" is particularly intriguing, as it suggests a belief in fate or destiny. However, the singer's uncertainty and lack of conviction undermine this sense of cosmic significance. The final lines of the chorus, "There's no tomorrow / And that's alright / Tonight I feel suspended in time," emphasize the immediacy and transience of the moment. The singer is caught in a liminal space between past and future, unable to move forward or backward.
Overall, "The Breakup" is a poignant exploration of the complex emotions that arise in the wake of a relationship's end. The lyrics convey a sense of ambivalence and indecision, as the singer grapples with difficult emotions and conflicting desires. The repeated use of "tonight" and the emphasis on the present moment underscore the fleeting nature of human emotion and experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I'll know one way or the other
This evening, I will arrive at a definitive answer, with no room for ambiguity
Tonight I'll know if the stars are in line
By tonight I'll determine whether everything is aligned and moving in the right direction
All of the sudden I change my mind
Suddenly and unexpectedly, I have revised my opinion or decision
All of the sudden I am too high
Suddenly and unexpectedly, I feel too exhilarated or euphoric
Maybe I'll love her all of the time
Perhaps I'll have unwavering feelings of affection towards her, every moment in the future
Maybe the other turning devine
Alternative situations might become extraordinary or heavenly due to sudden changes or events
There's no tomorrow
There isn't any future beyond this moment, and only the present moment holds relevance
And that's alright
This doesn't cause any concern or worry, instead it's perfectly acceptable
Tonight I feel suspended in time
At this moment, I feel like time has stopped, everything is frozen in its place
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN LORING, RORIKA LORING
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