These Times
Jose Vanders Lyrics
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I will keep it for weeks and weeks, for fear that it might be true.
I just don't want all your bread or your roses.
I've grown so tired of your cigarettes and stories.
I just don't want all your bread or your roses.
I've grown so tired of your cigarettes and stories.
In my life, blown away
For, for these times
In my life, blown away
I miss sentences repeating
Pretenses of falling for bed
Lovers can say what they want to
Lovers can leave if they dare
I just don't want all your bread or your roses.
I've grown so tired of your cigarettes and stories.
I just don't want all your bread or your roses.
I've grown so tired of your cigarettes and stories.
For, for these times
In my life, blown away
For, for these times
In my life, blown away
Do they exist all the words in your mouth
That say give not take, give not take
Do they exist all the words in your mouth
That say your love makes, your love makes me whole
I just don't want all your bread or your roses.
I've grown so tired of your cigarettes and stories.
I just don't want all your bread or your roses.
I've grown so tired of your cigarettes and stories.
For, for these times
In my life, blown away
For, for these times
In my life, blown away
The lyrics to Jose Vander's song These Times seem to be about a relationship that has reached a breaking point, or at least a difficult patch. The first two lines hint at the desire for reciprocity in the relationship, as the singer writes a love song in hopes that their partner will write one in return. However, the second line reveals their hesitation in fully committing to this idea and perhaps the relationship in general, as they fear that the love expressed in the song might actually be true.
The following lines express a weariness with some of the trappings of the relationship, such as the partner's smoking and stories. The repetition of the chorus phrase "For, for these times in my life, blown away" seems to convey a sense of being adrift and uncertain in this period of the singer's life. The lines "I miss sentences repeating/Pretenses of falling for bed" could be interpreted as a yearning for the familiar, even if that familiarity is ultimately false or unfulfilling.
The final lines of the song express the singer's desire for a love that doesn't involve material possessions or stories, but rather a love that makes them feel whole. The repetition of the chorus phrase underscores this sense of feeling lost or uncertain.
Overall, the lyrics to These Times explore the complexities and difficulties of a relationship that has perhaps seen better days, and the singer's struggle to navigate their feelings and find meaning and fulfillment in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night i wrote you a love song, so that you'd write me one too.
I hoped to receive the same love and attention that I gave to you.
I will keep it for weeks and weeks, for fear that it might be true.
I am scared of my own feelings and the possibility that my love for you is real.
I just don't want all your bread or your roses.
I don't want material gifts or gestures of affection.
I've grown so tired of your cigarettes and stories.
I am exhausted by your unhealthy habits and your repetition of old anecdotes.
For, for these times
In my life, blown away
For, for these times
In my life, blown away
These difficult times have left me feeling lost and overwhelmed.
I miss sentences repeating
I miss the comfort and familiarity of certain phrases or conversations.
Pretenses of falling for bed
Insincere efforts to pursue intimacy and romantic connections.
Lovers can say what they want to
Lovers can leave if they dare
Romantic partners have the freedom to speak their mind and choose whether or not to stay in the relationship.
Do they exist all the words in your mouth
That say give not take, give not take
Do you even believe in the concept of giving without expecting anything in return?
Do they exist all the words in your mouth
That say your love makes, your love makes me whole
Do you believe in the power of love to complete and fulfill me?
For, for these times
In my life, blown away
For, for these times
In my life, blown away
These challenging moments have rocked me to my core and caused me to question my beliefs and priorities.
Contributed by Keira O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
noartfound
good shit :)