Connection Originally Performed By Elastica
New Tribute Kings Lyrics
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There is the luck you crave
They don′t believe it now
They just think it's stupid
So got anything?
Anyone could have done
Who would′ve cared at all
Another heart has made the trade
Forget it, forget it, forget it
I don't understand how a heart is a spade
But somehow the vital connection is made
Riding on anything
Anythings good enough
Who would've thought it up
Someone like you
Just as they brought me round
Now that they brought you down
Roundabout and roundabout
Who wants a life anyway?
Another heart has made the grade
Forget it, forget it, forget it
I don′t understand how the last card is played
But somehow the vital connection is made
The song "Connection" by Elastica, as interpreted by New Tribute Kings, is a tale of feeling different, misunderstood, and isolated from society. The lyrics suggest that the singer is riding on a different wave than the ones accepted by the majority, and they crave the luck that others seem to have, but don't understand how to attain it. There is a feeling of being dismissed and deemed stupid by others who don't perceive the same way, despite the singer having something unique to offer.
However, the lyrics suggest that this difference is something to embrace, and that anyone could have done what the singer did, but not everyone cared enough to try. The singer then questions what makes a heart a spade, but acknowledges that some kind of vital connection is made even if they don't understand how it happens. The chorus repeats that they should forget about it, suggesting that society's opinions should not matter to them.
As the singer comes full circle, they meet someone who's been brought down by society, just as they had previously been brought around. There's a sense of hopelessness and disinterest in conforming to social norms. The song suggests that the singer has discovered a kindred spirit, and despite negative feedback from society, they have found a vital connection that they didn't anticipate before.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding on any wave
Going with the flow, taking any opportunity that comes your way
There is the luck you crave
Luck is what we all hope for, hoping the opportunities we take lead to something great
They don′t believe it now
Others don't believe in the decisions we make at first
They just think it's stupid
Those who don't understand or identify with us see our choices as foolish
So got anything?
Do you have any ideas, plans or opportunities to put forward?
Anyone could have done
Many people could have taken the opportunity given to you
Who would′ve cared at all
No one would have cared if the result was different
Not you
You were the one who took the opportunity and made it work for you
Another heart has made the trade
Someone else has given up something valuable in exchange for something else, similar to a spade in a deck of cards
Forget it, forget it, forget it
Let go of the things that don't matter
I don't understand how a heart is a spade
That exchange doesn't make sense logically
But somehow the vital connection is made
Regardless of the strange exchange, something important is gained in the end
Riding on anything
Making the best out of whatever comes your way
Anythings good enough
Being satisfied with what we have, even if it's not perfect
Who would've thought it up
Who would have guessed this is where we'd end up?
Someone like you
Someone with your unique perspective and choices
Just as they brought me round
Just as I started to see things clearly
Now that they brought you down
Now that you're the one struggling
Roundabout and roundabout
Going around in circles, never quite finding a solution
Who wants a life anyway?
What's the point of life if we don't take risks and embrace opportunities?
Another heart has made the grade
Another person has succeeded in what they set out to do
Forget it, forget it, forget it
Let go of any doubts or negativity holding us back
I don′t understand how the last card is played
The outcome of things doesn't always make sense at first
But somehow the vital connection is made
Still, something important is gained in the end
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.