Sick and Tired
Petter Lindgård/The Cardigans Lyrics
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With no one here to sing for
Tired of being weightless
For all these looking good boys
You can always say my attic has its charm
You can always say you did no major harm
You can always that summer had its charm
Oh, spare me if you please
Sick, tired an sleepless
With no one else to shine for
Sick of all my distress
But I won't show I'm still poor
Symptoms are so deep
Something here's so wrong
Nothing is complete
Nowhere to belong
Symptoms are so deep
I think I'd better stay
Here on my own
So spare me if you please
In The Cardigans' song, "Sick And Tired," the singer expresses their exhaustion and feelings of homelessness and being unimportant. They are tired of being overlooked and undervalued by those around them, specifically referring to the "looking good boys." Despite their difficult circumstances, they acknowledge that they have some positive aspects in their life, such as the charm of their attic and the good memories of summer. However, they ultimately ask to be spared from hearing any platitudes or empty assurances.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that they are not only sick and tired, but also sleepless and in distress. They don't feel like they have anyone to shine for and don't want to reveal their poverty. They feel like there is something deeply wrong with them and that they don't belong anywhere. In conclusion, they decide that it's best for them to stay alone and spare them from further pain.
It seems that the song is about feeling isolated and undervalued by society. The singer is tired of only being valued for their appearance and wants to be recognized for who they truly are. They are struggling with feelings of homelessness, not just in a physical sense but also in a deeper emotional sense of not belonging anywhere. The song also touches on the idea of loneliness and the difficulty of being alone, yet feeling like it's necessary for self-preservation.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick, tired and homeless
Feeling unwell, exhausted and lacking a permanent place to stay
With no one here to sing for
No audience or supportive community to perform for
Tired of being weightless
Weary of feeling insignificant or lacking substance
For all these looking good boys
In comparison to all the well-presented people around them
You can always say my attic has its charm
People may try to make excuses or find positives in their difficult living situation
You can always say you did no major harm
Others may point out that they did not directly cause harm, but that does not negate the challenges faced
You can always that summer had its charm
Amidst the struggles, people may try to find bright spots and acknowledge good times
And that you did no major harm
Repeating the acknowledgement that others did not cause harm does not fully address the current difficulties
Oh, spare me if you please
An appeal to not downplay or dismiss their struggles
Sick, tired an sleepless
Continuing to experience negative health and emotional consequences
With no one else to shine for
Feeling a lack of motivation or inspiration due to a lack of support or encouragement
Sick of all my distress
Weary of constant emotional turmoil
But I won't show I'm still poor
Despite the difficulties, the person tries to maintain a sense of pride or hide their struggles
Symptoms are so deep
The situation is serious and the effects are profound
Something here's so wrong
There is a general sense of unease, melancholy, or dysfunction about their current situation
Nothing is complete
There is a feeling that something is missing or not quite right
Nowhere to belong
Feeling a lack of community or place in the world
I think I'd better stay
In the face of all the challenges, it seems preferable to remain isolated from others
Here on my own
Without the presence of others
So spare me if you please
Reiterating the plea to not undermine or disregard their struggles or need for space
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAGNUS SVENINGSSON, PETER ANDERS SVENSSON
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