Fine Time
Joy Division CrimethInc/New Order Lyrics
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To be a part of me
Too young
To get a hold on me
You're much too young
You're much too young
You're much too young
Hey
You know I've met a lot of cool chicks
But I've never met a girl with all her own teeth
That's why I love you babe
That's why we could be
But you're too young
Too young
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
The past doesn't matter
Hey
Sophisticated lady
You know I've met a lot of cool chicks
But you've got style
You've got class
But most of all
You've got love technique
The lyrics of Joy Division / New Order's song Fine Time seem to be about the singer's attraction towards someone who is much younger than them. The chorus of the song repeats the line "You're much too young" several times, emphasizing the age difference between the two. Despite this, the singer seems to be drawn to this person and finds them irresistible.
The opening lines of the song, "You're much too young to be a part of me, too young to get a hold on me" suggest that the singer sees the age difference as a barrier that should not be crossed. They are aware that the other person is too young for them and that any relationship between them is inappropriate. Despite this, there is a sense of longing in the words "to be a part of me" and "to get a hold on me", suggesting that the singer is struggling with their desire for this person and the societal norms that dictate their relationship is not acceptable.
The lyrics "The past doesn't matter" are repeated several times throughout the song and it seems to suggest that the singer is dismissing any judgments or opinions of others who might disapprove of the age difference. The line "You know I've met a lot of cool chicks, but I've never met a girl with all her own teeth" is a cheeky nod to the singer's past experiences with women, but the fact that they are willing to look beyond this and compliment the person they are singing about shows that they truly do care for them.
Overall, the song Fine Time is a poignant exploration of the complexities of relationships, desire and societal norms. The singer's struggle with their attraction to someone who is much younger than them is portrayed with heartfelt honesty and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
You're much too young
I find you attractive, but you are too young to be romantic partners.
To be a part of me
I am not willing to include you in my personal life.
Too young
Your age is a significant obstacle in our potential relationship.
To get a hold on me
You do not have the emotional maturity to understand my complexities.
You're much too young
I am repeating my initial statement about the age gap between us.
You're much too young
I want to emphasize the fact that you are not the right age for me.
You're much too young
I am underscoring once again that you are not of the appropriate age to pursue a relationship with me.
To mess around with me
I am warning you not to attempt to play games with me or manipulate me.
Hey
I am starting a new verse with this interjection.
You know I've met a lot of cool chicks
I have had many romantic encounters, yet none have been as unique as you.
But I've never met a girl with all her own teeth
I am highlighting that you are unique in a way that I have not encountered before.
That's why I love you babe
Your uniqueness is endearing to me.
That's why we could be
I am suggesting that our differences could potentially bring us closer together.
But you're too young
This age difference is still a significant barrier to our potential relationship.
Too young
I am reiterating that your age is still the primary factor that prevents me from pursuing a relationship with you.
The past doesn't matter
I want to emphasize that what has happened in the past is not relevant to our present situation.
The past doesn't matter
I am repeating my previous statement about the irrelevance of past events.
The past doesn't matter
I am underscoring the fact that we should focus on the present, not dwell on the past.
The past doesn't matter
I want to stress that the past should not be a factor in our decision-making.
The past doesn't matter
I am repeating my earlier statement about the insignificance of past events.
The past doesn't matter
I am emphasizing that we should not let past events affect our current situation.
The past doesn't matter
I am emphatically asserting that we should not allow the past to dictate our actions in the present.
The past doesn't matter
I am restating my belief that we should not let the past have any bearing on our current relationship.
The past doesn't matter
I am repeating my conviction that past events should not have any effect on our present relationship.
The past doesn't matter
I am emphasizing that the past should be left behind us as we move forward.
The past doesn't matter
I am closing this verse with the repeated assertion that the past is not relevant to our current state of affairs.
Hey
I am starting the final verse of the song with this interjection.
Sophisticated lady
I am complimenting you on your elegance and refined taste.
You know I've met a lot of cool chicks
I am acknowledging that I have had many romantic encounters in the past.
But you've got style
I am praising you for your unique and impressive fashion sense.
You've got class
I am paying you a compliment for your level of sophistication and respectability.
But most of all
I am highlighting this trait as the most significant aspect of your personality.
You've got love technique
I am acknowledging your aptitude for romantic relationships, and complimenting your ability to navigate the complexities of love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, BERNARD SUMNER
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@TransGuysAsk
Unfortunately my ADHD won’t allow me to sit and read so I applaud you! 😂
@lynx3845
I found my way around this trait by multitasking while listening to audiobook on 2X speed
@catticus6637
excited to see the cool gay books
@angelicdoll777
i don't really like cleaning my room that much...,but organizing books and rearranging decor? yes!
it's so cool to see how other people organize their space
@MlleReglisse
Omg, i'm so jealous ! I'm french and many of those books aren't translated in my language... yet ? I hope some small queer publishers will pick them up.
Luckily, i have a foreign languages bookshop in my town, so i can order some of them. :)
I bought a Emma Goldman book because of you. Thank you. ❤
@Delaneyisbraindead
This is encapsulating so many special interests of mine in one video 😍
Also every queer person should read Leslie Feinberg’s work (though I know at least Stone Butch Blues has a lot of hard to stomach topics such as hate crimes, SA/rape, police brutality, Transphobia/homophobia so if those topics are triggering maybe either don’t read that one or proceed with that in mind and give yourself breaks).
@mikey6724
yeah, especially the first 80-something pages of stone butch blues are really difficult to get through. but after that it's a lot less graphic. Still a very important book that most people should at least try to get through.
@Delaneyisbraindead
@@mikey6724 100%
@SalanderSays
The way I have been waiting to see this video for years 😂 always wanted to see your bookshelf. Reading how Europe underdeveloped Africa for a book club right now.
@SwarmofBees-inatrenchcoat
I love this! I recently reirganized my bookshelf (partially) so now I have a whole shelf of leftist nonfiction in one place. I haven't read most of it but I'm looking forward to it