Up With The Lark
G.H. Elliott Lyrics
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Nobody every paid the rent, there was never anything done
Than, one day I killed her, now I'm on the run
But, living with Linda used to be fun
But, living with Linda wasn't always easy to do
So, one day I killed her, now I'm on the run
But, living with Linda used to be fun
Laying up with Linda, never had responsibility
She was a dancer at night, where I was rock 'n' rolling 'till 3
We drank, we never saw the daylight, that was the death of her and me
Then one day I just got bored and killed her, but she used to be fun
Laying up with Linda, we still fuck, fuck
Never had a quarter, everything we owned was in Hawk
Then I got pissed and killed her, so now I'm on the run
But let me tell ya, living with Linda used to be fun
It is important to note that the lyrics in G.H. Elliott's song "Up With the Lark" are, in fact, dark and disturbing. The song narrates the life of a man named Linda, whom the singer murders. The song's lyrics describe Linda's persona, and how they shared a life together of frivolity and lacked responsibility; they drank and didn't care for the consequences. However, one day the singer "got bored" and killed Linda. The lyrics convey a lack of remorse for what the singer has done, and he reflects upon good times when they were still together. The song's overall theme is that the singer was once happy with Linda, but ultimately their lack of responsibility and abuse of substances led to their downfall.
The song's tone is insensitive and to some extent disturbing, and so, it's shocking that the song was popular enough to become a widely known piece. Perhaps it was the catchy melody of the tune itself that drew listeners to it. Nonetheless, the song's message is clear, and it is not one about a harmonious relationship. It is about a destructive and ultimately, fatal, partnership. This song is an example of how popular culture can be used to spread unsettling themes, and how people may unintentionally ignore the message conveyed in music and lyrics as they enjoy its melody and rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
Laying up with Linda, used to be fun
Spending time with Linda was enjoyable in the past
Nobody every paid the rent, there was never anything done
The responsibilities of paying the rent were always ignored
Than, one day I killed her, now I'm on the run
The singer murdered Linda and is now a fugitive
Living with Linda, she did what I wanted her to do
Linda was obedient and submissive to the artist's wishes
But, living with Linda wasn't always easy to do
However, it wasn't always simple to live with Linda
So, one day I killed her, now I'm on the run
Due to some reason, the singer killed Linda and fled away
Laying up with Linda, never had responsibility
The singer and Linda stayed together without any duties or obligations
She was a dancer at night, where I was rock 'n' rolling 'till 3
Linda worked as a dancer while the artist played rock music till late nights
We drank, we never saw the daylight, that was the death of her and me
Both the artist and Linda would drink, and staying up late eventually caused harm to their relation
Then one day I just got bored and killed her, but she used to be fun
Out of ennui, the artist took the life of Linda, but the artist remembers the good memories
Laying up with Linda, we still fuck, fuck
The singer and Linda still engaged in sexual activity
Never had a quarter, everything we owned was in hawk
The two never had much money and often struggled financially
Then I got pissed and killed her, so now I'm on the run
The frustration led to the murder of Linda, and now the singer is on the run
But let me tell ya, living with Linda used to be fun
Despite everything, the singer still remembers the good times spent with Linda
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