So Sad About Us
The Breeders Lyrics
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So sad about us
Sad that the music's stopped now
Sad that we can't go back now
Sad about us
So bad about us
Bad never meant to break up
Bad, suppose we'll never make up
Bad about us
Apologies mean nothing
When the damage is done
But you can't switch off my love
And you can't switch off the sun
So sad about us
So sad about us
Sad never meant to break up
Sad, suppose we'll never make up
Sad, about us
The Breeders' cover of The Who's "So Sad About Us" is a song about regret, loss, and the end of a relationship. The song's lyrics express the pain of a couple who have broken up and cannot turn back the clock. They are sad and bad about their situation, and nothing can change it, even apologies. The music has stopped, and they cannot go back to how things were. The lyrics emphasize the couple's sorrow and the fact that they will never make up.
The lines "Apologies mean nothing / When the damage is done / But you can't switch off my love / And you can't switch off the sun" highlight the fact that even though apologies cannot fix what has been broken, love cannot be turned off just like the sun cannot be switched off. The song suggests that no matter how much one wants to move on or forget, some things will always remain, such as love and memories.
In summary, "So Sad About Us" is a poignant song that captures the pain of a relationship's end, the desire to turn back the clock and make things right, but ultimately realizing that it is not possible.
Line by Line Meaning
So sad about us
Expressing extreme sadness and regret over the current state of our relationship
Sad that the music's stopped now
Feeling down that the good times we used to have together are no longer a part of our lives
Sad that we can't go back now
Feeling remorseful that we cannot return to the good times we shared, no matter how much we may want to
Sad about us
Feeling hopeless and heartbroken about the state of our romantic relationship
So bad about us
Expressing feelings of guilt and regret about our romantic relationship
Bad never meant to break up
Feeling remorseful that our actions led to the end of our romantic relationship, which was never intended
Bad, suppose we'll never make up
Feeling pessimistic that even though we want to reconcile, we will likely never be able to do so
Bad about us
Feeling self-critical and guilty about the state of our romantic relationship
Apologies mean nothing
Acknowledging that saying sorry is not enough to heal the damage that has been done to our relationship
When the damage is done
Recognizing that the negative impact on our relationship is irreversible and can't be undone
But you can't switch off my love
Declaring that despite everything that's happened, my love for our relationship and for you will never fade completely
And you can't switch off the sun
Asserting that despite the pain and sorrow, the world will keep turning and life will go on
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