It's a faint, a brief, affinity
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It's a faint, a brief, affinity
It's a touch when it shouldn't be
But it's alright
And it's a step but you're too quick to fall
Now a crash but it's just physical
Not point ‘cept it's natural
And it's alright
There's no burden that will agonize you
No worry that will weigh you down
Not the memories that hypnotize you
You won't turn around
You can't love me…
A regret that's undetectable
It's a shy display, non-emotional
It's a siren, barely audible
But it's alright
And it's an angle of a paradigm
It's a cold box of cheap red wine
It's the thought that gets lost in time
But it's alright
There's no burden that will agonize you
No worry that will weigh you down
Not the memories that hypnotize you
You won't turn around
You can't love me…
It's a shade of what could not be
It's a shade of what could not be
It's a shade of what could not be
A shade a shade
There's no burden that will agonize you
No worry that will weigh you down
Not the memories that hypnotize you
You won't turn around
There's no burden that will agonize you
No worry that will weigh you down
Not the memories that hypnotize you
You won't turn around
You can't love me…
One for the Shareholder
Maria Taylor Lyrics
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It's a faint, a brief, affinity
It's a touch when it shouldn't be
But it's alright
And it's a step but you're too quick to fall
Now a crash but it's just physical
Not point 'cept it's natural
And it's alright
There's no burden that will agonize you
No worry that will weigh you down
Not the memories that hypnotize you
You won't turn around
You can't love me
A regret that's undetectable
It's a shy display, non-emotional
It's a siren, barely audible
But it's alright
And it's an angle of a paradigm
It's a cold box of cheap red wine
It's the thought that gets lost in time
But it's alright
There's no burden that will agonize you
No worry that will weigh you down
Not the memories that hypnotize you
You won't turn around
You can't love me
It's a shade of what could not be
It's a shade of what could not be
It's a shade of what could not be
A shade a shade
There's no burden that will agonize you
No worry that will weigh you down
Not the memories that hypnotize you
You won't turn around
There's no burden that will agonize you
No worry that will weigh you down
Not the memories that hypnotize you
You won't turn around
You can't love me…
Maria Taylor's song One For The Shareholder is a complex mix of emotions and experiences, all underscored by a sense of resignation and acceptance. The song starts off by describing a fleeting connection - a dance, a bid, a matinee. These moments of connection are described as faint and brief, a touch that shouldn't be. Despite the brevity and uncertainty of these moments, the singer affirms that it's alright. There's a sense of inevitability in the events that unfold - a step that turns into a crash, a regret that is undetectable, a thought that gets lost in time. Even though these experiences may not be positive or fulfilling, the singer seems to accept them as a natural part of life.
The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing that there's no burden, worry, or memory that will keep the singer from moving forward. This sense of freedom comes at a cost, however - the singer acknowledges that their connection to the person they're addressing is tenuous at best. The line "you can't love me" is repeated at the end of each verse, highlighting the fact that the singer is aware of the limitations of their relationship.
Overall, One For The Shareholder is a bittersweet reflection on the nature of human connection, and the ways in which we cope with its impermanence.
Line by Line Meaning
A dance, a bid, a matinee
These are all fleeting experiences, like a small dance, a brief bid, or a quick matinee that leave little impression and just barely touch you.
It's a faint, a brief, affinity
The connection between two people is weak and brief, like a distant friendship.
It's a touch when it shouldn't be, but it's alright
The singer acknowledges that there is physical attraction or flirtation between two people that might be inappropriate, but she accepts it anyway.
And it's a step but you're too quick to fall, now a crash but it's just physical
Someone is moving too fast in a relationship, and they fall quickly. They experience a physical crash, but it's nothing more than that.
Not point 'cept it's natural, and it's alright
There is no reason for the physical attraction or crash other than it being a natural impulse. The singer accepts it without judgment or shame.
There's no burden that will agonize you, no worry that will weigh you down, not the memories that hypnotize you, you won't turn around, you can't love me
The singer is saying that she is not worth loving and that there is no reason to hold onto her memory or carry any burdens regarding her.
A regret that's undetectable, it's a shy display, non-emotional
The singer feels slight regret about the situation, but it's not a strong feeling or displayed outwardly. It's an internal, shy emotion.
It's a siren, barely audible, but it's alright
The attraction between two people is like a siren, almost unnoticeable, yet it exists and is accepted.
And it's an angle of a paradigm, it's a cold box of cheap red wine
The attraction is a moment in the larger scheme of things, just like a cold box of cheap red wine is just one offering among many.
It's the thought that gets lost in time, but it's alright
This moment of attraction will eventually fade away and be forgotten, but that's okay.
It's a shade of what could not be, a shade a shade, it's a shade of what could not be
The relationship between the two people can't progress beyond this moment, and it's just a shadow of what could not be.
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