shortstraw started out in 2007 as a two-piece thrash folk band consisting of the enigma that is oliver nathan and what most would call 'sarcastic', alastair thomas. they played a few shows in and around melville, joburg before bringing in the guitar and keyboard skills of jay hartford and the basswork of the esteemed and handsome phil brierley. now a four-piece, slightly less folky outfit, shortstraw aim to hit the gigging circuit with guns blazing, so look out for a show near you... fuck that's boring. apologies. frankie says go fuck yourself.
Ignorance Is Bliss
Shortstraw Lyrics
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I don't even want to know
Where you've been or where you're going?
How am I supposed to know
How am I supposed to know
If you're coming or you're going?
I'M DONE
I don't even want to know
I don't even want to know
Where you've been or where you're going?
How am I supposed to know
How am I supposed to know
If you're coming or you're going?
I'M DONE
The morning after and I've got dirt on my face
And all I can think about is you
Chasing after you, he's such a funny guy
And all I can think about is how he entered you
(Ichi ni san shi go roku!)
I don't even want to know
I don't even want to know
Where you've been
Or where you're going
How am I supposed to know
How am I supposed to know
If you're coming or you're going
I'M DONE
I'm drunk again and I've got nothing to do
I only miss you on a Sunday afternoon
My disaster, oh I'm pining over you
And all I can think about is what he means to you
ONE TWO THREE FOUR F YOU(?)
The lyrics to Shortstraw's song "Ignorance is Bliss" are quite straightforward. The singer is confessing that he doesn't want to know where his partner has been or where they are going. They are tired of the uncertainty that comes with being in a relationship, and they are ready to move on from their partner completely. The singer expresses that they are done with trying to figure out what their partner wants or what they mean to them. The repetitive questioning of "How am I supposed to know?" and "I don't even want to know" emphasizes the singer's frustration and confusion.
In the second half of the song, the singer reveals that they are drunk and alone, missing their partner but only on a Sunday afternoon. The line "My disaster, oh, I'm pining over you" further emphasizes the emotional turmoil that the singer is going through. The final line "one two three four F you" is a rebellious and defiant ending to the song, emphasizing the singer's determination to move on from their partner and their uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't even want to know
I want to avoid the truth
I don't even want to know
I want to avoid the truth
Where you've been or where you're going?
I'm not curious to know about your past or future
How am I supposed to know
I don't have any way to find out
How am I supposed to know
I don't have any way to find out
If you're coming or you're going?
I'm not sure about the direction of your movement
I'M DONE
I'm exhausted of this situation
The morning after and I've got dirt on my face
I'm left with the consequences of my actions
And all I can think about is you
You're the only thing on my mind
Chasing after you, he's such a funny guy
I find it amusing that he's pursuing you
And all I can think about is how he entered you
I can't stop thinking about your sexual encounters with him
I don't even want to know
I want to avoid the truth
I don't even want to know
I want to avoid the truth
Where you've been or where you're going?
I'm not curious to know about your past or future
How am I supposed to know
I don't have any way to find out
How am I supposed to know
I don't have any way to find out
If you're coming or you're going?
I'm not sure about the direction of your movement
I'M DONE
I'm exhausted of this situation
I'm drunk again and I've got nothing to do
I'm wasting my time being intoxicated
I only miss you on a Sunday afternoon
I crave your attention when I have free time
My disaster, oh I'm pining over you
You're the source of my misery and regret
And all I can think about is what he means to you
I'm fixated on his significance in your life
ONE TWO THREE FOUR F YOU(?)
An expression of frustration and anger towards the situation
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wandilenzimande5459
It's 2021 and the 5FM Roger Goode Show is still jamming this song. And honestly it feels like it was released just yesterday.
@shanewagenaar9812
i miss dodgy uncle rodgey soooooo much in the morning. it gave me reason to get my fat ass out of bed
@metafuel
Dayum! This song is so fakn good. 2020 and beyond.
@Swenchie
what a rad song!
@joelscott9458
Get in!
@amberthecolour
LOVE THIIIIIS
@justinallen7
Euro Safari memories!! 👍
@dewaldj6544
This song stuck in my head the whole week!
@Clintony214
SUCH A BOMBA TUNE !!!!
@fatimalopes6499
Oh man , I love this so much.