1) Ida is an American indie… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists using this name:
1) Ida is an American indie rock/slowcore band from New York City. Ida's sound is gentle, melodic and often sparse, infused with male-female harmonies and heartfelt lyrics. There is also a hint of folk rock in some songs.
http://idamusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/idamusic
Features former member of The Hated; Daniel Littleton.
2) Noise/electronic band from Lima, Peru
3) Ida is a young alternative singer, who was competing in the 2012 series of The X Factor in Denmark in the under 25 category, and won.
Purely Coincidental
Ida Lyrics
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there's no love for free
the force of your feelings
is no guarantee
that I won't get restless
and that I won't leave but you
you would not believe me
the fact that I cheated
is nobody business
I thought you should know anyway
that I wasn't so lonely
I wasn't so shy
I went out I had a good time
now I would have kept this
between you and me
but I saw you wearing my heart
on your booksleeve
why me why not some girl
who might want these things
like qualified flattery
in this big city of celebrities
where secrets of lovers are currency
exposing the private for press and money
like you needed any
you said I was crazy for leaving you then
back where you started with all of your yes friends
while you were in London
well I was just fine
I went out and fucked an old firend of mine
I went out I had a good time
The song "Purely Coincidental" by Ida explores the complex nature of love, infidelity, and the challenges of maintaining a meaningful relationship. From the opening lines, the song warns about the costs of love and the uncertainty that surrounds it. The lyrics reveal that the singer has cheated on their partner, but assert that this is nobody's business. They explain that they had a good time, and that they were not lonely or shy, raising questions about the motivations and emotions that led to their infidelity.
However, the song takes an unexpected turn when the singer confronts their partner about wearing their heart on their booksleeve. The lyrics suggest that the partner's vulnerability and openness may have contributed to the infidelity, exposing a vulnerability and fragility in relationships that is often difficult to reconcile. Moreover, the song highlights the pressures and scrutiny that relationships in the public eye face, with the suggestion that secrets of lovers are currency in the city of celebrities.
Line by Line Meaning
From day one I warned you
I cautioned you from the beginning
there's no love for free
It is not possible to love without any conditions
the force of your feelings
The strength of your emotions
is no guarantee
does not ensure
that I won't get restless
that I won’t feel bored
and that I won't leave but you
and that I won’t abandon you but
you would not believe me
you refused to trust me
the fact that I cheated
the reality that I was unfaithful
the fact that I strayed
the truth that I wandered away
is nobody business
is not anyone's concern
I thought you should know anyway
I deemed it necessary to inform you nevertheless
that I wasn't so lonely
that I was not in solitude
I wasn't so shy
I was not that reserved
I went out I had a good time
I stepped out and enjoyed myself
now I would have kept this
I would have kept this confidential
between you and me
only for us to know
but I saw you wearing my heart
but I noticed you displaying my affection openly
on your booksleeve
for everyone to see and interpret
why me why not some girl
why me why not another lady
who might want these things
who may desire these same possessions
like qualified flattery
like selective admiration
in this big city of celebrities
in this metropolis of famous individuals
where secrets of lovers are currency
where confidential information about couples is valuable
exposing the private for press and money
revealing intimate details for publicity and profit
like you needed any
as if you required that
you said I was crazy for leaving you then
you claimed I was insane to have parted with you at that time
back where you started with all of your yes friends
back to your beginning with all of your compliant companions
while you were in London
when you were in London
well I was just fine
I was doing quite well
I went out and fucked an old firend of mine
I went out and had sexual intercourse with an old acquaintance of mine
I went out I had a good time
I went out and enjoyed myself
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
li zhang
bumped into the song 20 years ago, loved it since then
Eric Drouillard
Classic.