Joyner and Widmer were formerly of the band The Eames Era, which took its name from the furniture designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Subsequent albums are Alix (released September 16, 2014), Reader as Detective (released July 19, 2019)
Ten-Twenty-Ten
Generationals Lyrics
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Is that any way to tell me that you're gonna be a terrible friend
You remind me of a distant constellation
The way you cover it up, but don't let me touch
So now you wanna know is that important
Baby now well it just depends, it just depends
And when you come back uptown remember not to look for me there
You pretend to be accosted by tradition
And now you cover it up, tell me you don't
Well now you wanna know is nothing sacred
And I don't wanna have to compare, they don't compare
When I see your friends they say it's in my head
All my friends seem to think you might leave me for dead
I don't remember if it's cost or complication
That keeps leaving it out, cover it up
And if you wanna know I won't confront you
With all the stupid things that you said
The Generationals’ song “Ten-Twenty-Ten” is a reflective and emotional piece that deals with the complex feelings of disappointment and betrayal in a friendship. The lyrics suggest a close relationship gone awry, with one friend failing the other in a time of need. The singer is desperately seeking an explanation for why their friend did not come to their defense when they needed it most. The line, “Is that any way to tell me that you’re gonna be a terrible friend?” shows the emotional weight of the situation, with the singer feeling both abandoned and hurt.
The singer then goes on to compare their friend to a “distant constellation”, suggesting that they are unattainable and difficult to understand. They cover up their feelings and emotions, leaving the singer feeling isolated and unsupported. The line “And when you come back uptown remember not to look for me there” indicates a final breaking point, with the singer giving their friend one more chance to right the wrongs, but ultimately realizing that it’s time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
When I need it so bad, why do you not come to defend
Why do you not support me when I need you the most? This makes you an awful friend.
Is that any way to tell me that you're gonna be a terrible friend
Treating me this way is not how a good friend would act.
You remind me of a distant constellation
Your behavior is as far and alienated as a distant constellation.
The way you cover it up, but don't let me touch
You hide your true intentions from me and keep me at a distance.
So now you wanna know is that important
You inquire if what you are doing is significant.
Baby now well it just depends, it just depends
Whether or not it is important depends on the circumstances.
And when you come back uptown remember not to look for me there
If you come back, I don't want to see you around anymore.
I give you one more chance to make it better but you don't seem to care
I am giving you a chance to fix things, but you don't seem to care enough to do so.
You pretend to be accosted by tradition
You act like you are affected by traditions or norms.
And now you cover it up, tell me you don't
You try to hide your true feelings from me.
Well now you wanna know is nothing sacred
You question whether anything is sacred anymore.
And I don't wanna have to compare, they don't compare
I don't want to compare our relationship to others, as they are not comparable.
When I see your friends they say it's in my head
Your friends tell me that my concerns are unfounded.
All my friends seem to think you might leave me for dead
My friends worry that you will hurt me badly.
I don't remember if it's cost or complication
I'm not sure if the problem is the expense or the complexity of the situation.
That keeps leaving it out, cover it up
Something is being left out, probably hidden from me.
And if you wanna know I won't confront you
If you want to know, I won't directly challenge you.
With all the stupid things that you said
I don't want to bring up all the foolish things you have said or done.
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edward Bartlett Joyner, Grant Evan Widmer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@soridosuneku
Lyrics:
When I need it so bad, why do you not come to defend
Is there any way to tell me that you're gonna be a terrible friend
You remind me of a distant constellation
The way you color it up, but don't let me touch
And now you wanna know is that important
Well maybe now and it just depends, it just depends
And when you come back uptown remember not to look for me there
I give you one more chance to make it better but you don't seem to care
You pretend to be accosted by tradition
And now you cover it up, tell me you don't
Well now you wanna know is nothing sacred
And I don't wanna have to compare, they don't compare
When I see your friends they say it's in my head
All my friends seem to think you might leave me for dead
I don't remember if it's coastal complication
It keeps leaving it out and color it up
And if you wanna know I won't confront you
With all the stupid things that you said
@CallMeMrX
Finding this song on your own.. Priceless.
@jonvillanueva1000
Why? Lmao. Does it make u feel special
@CallMeMrX
@@jonvillanueva1000 Do you feel special replying to a decade old comment? 🤣
@jonvillanueva1000
@@CallMeMrX no... but I feel special in other ways lol <3
@jonvillanueva1000
@@CallMeMrX idk y ur so offended lmfao there’s nothing wrong with saying yes I felt special lmfao
@CallMeMrX
@@jonvillanueva1000 Your intention was obviously designed to illicit a particular response, so don't act like my reply was surprising.
@Colin-kh6kp
Damn that riff is so addictive.
@mikesmith8293
yeeeeessssss
@fiftytwopickup450
Ikr
@lachlantrescott5533
Spirit in the sky vibes