1) Tadpole was… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Tadpole was a female-led New Zealand band from Auckland that formed in June 1994.
2) Tadpole is a Slovenian techno duo.
3) Tadpole is an Australian punk band from Brisbane.
1) Tadpole was a female-led New Zealand band from Auckland that formed in June 1994. They produced three albums; The Buddhafinger, The Medusa and Tadpole. The band split up in 2006.
2) Tadpole is a Slovenian techno duo.
3) Tadpole is an Australian punk band from Brisbane.
For Me
Tadpole Lyrics
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I do not need to
I do not have to
What I did I did for
What I did I did for
What I did I did for me
Cause no one loves me
I feel so lonely
Full of self-pity
No one cares for me
I feel so ugly
(What I did I did for...)
Make a cut in yourself
A little opening for the pain to get in
And if you could be true
And if you loved me too
Then I would not have to
No love should come for free
What I do I do for
No love should come for...
(What I did I did for me...)
The lyrics of Tadpole's song "For Me" reveal a sense of loneliness, despair, and self-destructive tendencies. The singer appears to be going through a difficult time, feeling unloved and ugly, and engaging in self-harm to cope with their pain. The repetition of "I do not want to...I do not need to...I do not have to" suggests a battle within the singer's mind, as they resist giving into their impulses. The refrain "What I did I did for me" seems to indicate a desire for control and agency in their life, perhaps as an attempt to counteract feelings of powerlessness and emotional turmoil.
The second verse introduces the idea that love should not come for free, implying perhaps that the singer feels that they need to earn love, or that love is something that they are lacking in their life. The line "Make a cut in yourself, a little opening for the pain to get in" is a stark and disturbing image, suggesting that the singer may be engaging in self-harm or self-injury to cope with their emotional pain. The final lines create a circular structure, repeating the refrain "What I did I did for me," hinting at the cyclical nature of the singer's struggle to maintain control over their life.
Overall, Tadpole's "For Me" is a haunting portrayal of an individual in the grips of inner turmoil, grappling with feelings of loneliness, worthlessness, and self-destruction. The song delivers a powerful commentary on the importance of agency, control, and love in life, as well as the struggles that can arise when those things are not present.
Line by Line Meaning
I do not want to
I am not willing to do something
I do not need to
I do not require something
I do not have to
I am not obligated to do something
What I did I did for
The actions I took were for the benefit of
What I did I did for
The actions I took were for the benefit of
What I did I did for me
The actions I took were ultimately for my own benefit
I feel so lonely
I experience a sense of isolation from others
Cause no one loves me
I feel unloved by others
I feel so lonely
I experience a sense of isolation from others
Full of self-pity
I am consumed by feelings of sorrow for myself
No one cares for me
I perceive a lack of concern or interest from others
I feel so ugly
I experience a lack of self-esteem or confidence in myself
(What I did I did for...)
A repetition of the earlier phrase of the actions taken for the benefit of someone/something
Make a cut in yourself
Harm yourself physically
A little opening for the pain to get in
A metaphorical description of inviting emotional pain into oneself
And if you could be true
If you were honest and genuine
And if you loved me too
If you also had feelings of love for me
Then I would not have to
Implies that my loneliness and feelings of being unloved would disappear
No love should come for free
Love is something that should not be taken for granted or expected to be given effortlessly
What I do I do for
My actions are for the benefit of
No love should come for...
A repetition of the earlier phrase that love should not be effortless
(What I did I did for me...)
A final repetition of the phrase that actions taken were ultimately for my own benefit
Contributed by Maya M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
7dayspking
@Muscle Man The infinity engine games more 'proper' Dnd than Baldur's gate 3? Seems clear your perspective is of a fan of Baldur's gate, not a tabletop player.
The spells don't even work correctly in Baldur's gate 1/2. Their damage numbers are off, all of the cool abilities are nerfed (you can't transform into a dragon! Only a stupid troll.) or just don't exist in the game. They don't even have Cleric spells above level 7! Classes are completely inaccurate and broken as well. It's a terrible conversion of Dnd.
I already said Neverwinter Nights was a good conversion. Comparable to Baldur's gate 3. The role playing in Neverwinter nights though isn't very good, at least not in the original campaign.
You think an AAA game company would pay people to basically argue 'my dad would beat up your dad'?
I have plenty of problems with Baldur's gate 3 but not because their conversion of Dnd is inaccurate. I actually don't even like the version they're adapting.
7dayspking
@Muscle Man So which studios were making proper Dnd games before Owlcat?
None of the most commonly called 'classics' are as authentic to Dungeons and Dragons as Baldur's gate 3 is. Not the infinity engine games including the other baldur's gates, not the gold box games. Not SSI's Eye of the Beholder, not Dark sun, not dreamforge's Dnd licensed games like Ravenloft.
All of the games listed are less accurate mechanical adaptions of DND and most of them aren't even role playing games, they are just mechanical adaptions of Dnd.
BG3's main competition in tabletop adaptions are Neverwinter Nights, the Temple of elemental evil and now Pathfinder and Solasta crown of the magister.
All of them are weaker role playing experiences than BG3 though, instead focusing on the mechanics of Dungeons and dragons. Not the role playing.
AlphaCast
Merry ceromorphosis Larian, keep being the best !
An oneironaut called Rato
@MaddHouseGames literally just uploaded a new video yesterday but ok
MaddHouseGames
I swear to God alpha i see you everywhere but your own channel
RGB TONK
Messire passez d'excellente fête , vous et vos compagnons de route !
Jack Marsk
Now this is a development studio that loves their game, and loves their fanbase.
Thanks for your hard work and genuine passion you show us on a regular basis, Larian Studios, and Happy Holidays.
ΛutistiЄ
I freaking love this company, man.
They are cringey in the absolute best way possible.
Can't WAIT for Baldur's Gate III's full release!
Merry Christmas, Larian!! :D
Poe
Ya for a while I thought it was cringe but thinking about it I think it’s that they are just passionate, goofy and honest company’s that doesn’t reek of corporate bs.
OakTree The Green
Probably one of the coolest things a company could do, release their own christmas song
Rodd Broward
Never stop being awesome, Larian.
MerkinMuffly
Help us Baldur's Gate 3, you're our only hope for a great RPG.