Len is a Canadian alternative rock duo based in Toronto, Ontario. The band consists of siblings Marc Costanzo (vocals, guitar) and Sharon Costanzo (vocals, bass) and a revolving lineup of touring and studio musicians.[4] The group is best known for their 1999 single "Steal My Sunshine".
Junebug
Len Lyrics
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As good as you can't complain
But you're still all alone and it all still seems the same
Maybe it's not the way and it shouldn't have gone this far
Willingness and sudden greed made it all that much too hard.
See me sad; that would make you mad and a hunch that made a pain
It's true that the way you made me makes me fear a sudden change
Meaningless meets sudden ease when i'm picked to play that part.
In Len's song Junebug, the lyrics describe the aftermath of a relationship that has gone as far as it possibly could. Despite the success and what seems to be a fulfilling life, the singer finds himself still feeling empty and alone. He questions whether the way it ended was the right way, and suggests that perhaps willingness and sudden greed may have made things too difficult.
The second verse speaks of the fear of change and the pain that comes with it. The singer seems to blame the other person for his sadness and feels that if the other person cared, they wouldn't want to see him in such a state. However, he also realizes that perhaps his anger and frustration towards the situation may be a good thing as it pushes him to take things to heart and strive for a meaningful connection.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey the message that even though someone may have everything they desire, true happiness comes from a meaningful and genuine connection with others. The singer realizes that the way things ended may not have been the best, and that the fear of change is holding him back from finding true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
You went as far as it goes
You've done your best and reached your furthest limit.
As good as you can't complain
You did everything to the best of your ability and have nothing to regret.
But you're still all alone and it all still seems the same
Despite your best efforts, you still feel lonely and stuck in the same situation.
Maybe it's not the way and it shouldn't have gone this far
Perhaps you took the wrong path and went too far down it.
Willingness and sudden greed made it all that much too hard.
You were too eager and greedy, which made everything even more difficult.
See me sad; that would make you mad and a hunch that made a pain
You don't want to show your sadness because you know it would upset the other person, and you have a gut feeling that it would cause pain.
It's true that the way you made me makes me fear a sudden change
Because of the way the other person has treated you, you are afraid of sudden changes in the relationship.
Maybe its a good thing that I'm mad enough to take to heart,
Perhaps it's beneficial that you're angry enough to take the situation seriously.
Meaningless meets sudden ease when I'm picked to play that part.
You feel as though you're playing a meaningless role in the relationship, and it's becoming easier to detach from it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARC FRANCIS COSTANZO
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