Would
The Idler Lyrics


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Funny thing how the simple things are the most rewarding
A fact to often forgot
It's a sign of the state of things and times we live in
The stuff we could do without
Wouldn't it be grand if there were no highways
And children still went outside to play
Everybody's in such a goddamn hurry
There's no need to hurry
Out of gas now the clock is ticking and prices rising
Why must some pay with their lives
Our only hope is to stop consuming and be mindful
It's our human right
Wouldn't it be grand if there were no highways
And children still went outside to play
Everybody's in such a goddamn hurry
There's no need to hurry
Funny thing how the simple things are the most rewarding
Just look at the stars in the sky.
It's a sign of the state of things and times we live in
Our heart beats but are we truly alive?
Wouldn't it be grand if there were no highways
And children still went outside to play




Everybody's in such a goddamn hurry
There's no need to hurry

Overall Meaning

The Idler's song "Would" presents a commentary on the fast-paced, technology-centered world we live in. The lyrics mourn the loss of simple things that are most rewarding like children playing outside and taking time to appreciate the stars in the sky. The repetitive refrain “Wouldn't it be grand if there were no highways/And children still went outside to play/Everybody's in such a goddamn hurry/There's no need to hurry” drives home the point that the things we could do without are the very things that are slowly destroying us.


The song highlights the detrimental effects of our consumerist lifestyle by painting the picture of a world out of gas, where prices are rising, and some are even paying with their lives. The singer notes that our only hope is to stop consuming and be mindful, as it is our human right. The lyrics of "Would" remind us to slow down, appreciate the simple things in life, and make a conscious effort to protect ourselves and our planet.


Overall, "Would" encourages listeners to reconsider their priorities and lifestyles, and to value simplicity and self-reflection. Amidst the societal pressures and technological advancements that make life more convenient, the song serves as a poignant reminder to appreciate what truly matters.


Line by Line Meaning

Funny thing how the simple things are the most rewarding
It's ironic that we often overlook simple pleasures despite them being the most satisfying.


A fact to often forgot
This is a commonly overlooked truth.


It's a sign of the state of things and times we live in
The way we live our lives today is reflected in this observation.


The stuff we could do without
Things we don't need but consume anyways are a waste.


Wouldn't it be grand if there were no highways
How wonderful would it be if we didn't rely on cars so much.


And children still went outside to play
A time when kids played outside, free of gadgets and screens.


Everybody's in such a goddamn hurry
We are so rushed, that we've lost focus on enjoying little things.


There's no need to hurry
Sometimes it's best to take our time.


Out of gas now the clock is ticking and prices rising
Our dependence on fossil fuels has expensive consequences and a countdown is underway.


Why must some pay with their lives
The direct harm of our actions is often placed on vulnerable people or groups.


Our only hope is to stop consuming and be mindful
Living with awareness, and consuming only what we need, is our only hope.


It's our human right
We all have the right to protect the environment and live in a cleaner world.


Just look at the stars in the sky.
Finding joy in looking at the stars is a small feat that brings great reward.


Our heart beats but are we truly alive?
We may simply exist, but are we truly living and experiencing life to the fullest?




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Þráinn Guðbjörnsson

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@roiybenkel682

Werewolf

I could liken you to a werewolf
The way you left me for dead
But I admit that I provided a full moon

And I could liken you to a shark
The way you bite off my head
But then again
I was waving around a bleeding open wound

But you were such a super guy
‘Til the second you get away from me
We were like a wishing well
And a bolt of electricity

But we can still support each other
All we gotta do is avoid each other
Nothing wrong when a song ends in the minor key
Nothing wrong when a song ends in the minor key

The lava of a volcano
Shot up hot from under the sea
One thing leads to another
And you made an island of me

And I could liken you to a chemical
The way you made me compound to compound
But I'm a chemical too
Inevitable you and me would mix

And I could liken you to a lot of things
But I always come around
'Cause in the end I'm a sensible girl
I know the fiction of the fix

But you were such a super guy
‘Til the second you get away from me
We were like a wishing well
And a bolt of electricity

But we could still support each other
All we gotta do is avoid each other
Nothing wrong when a song ends in the minor key
Nothing wrong when a song ends in the minor key
Nothing wrong when a song ends in the minor key
Nothing wrong when a song ends in the minor key

Periphery

Oh, the periphery
They throw good parties there
Those peripheral idiots
Always have a bite to bare
Bear it if you can
If you really want to

Go to the periphery
Have them celebrate your name
Have them forge you a pedigree
And then you'll be
Left to run the races lame
Run it if you want
If you think it's worth it

But not with me
'Cause I don't appreciate
People who
Don't appreciate

All that loving must've been lacking something
If I got bored trying to figure you out
You let me down
I don't even like you anymore at all

Oh, the periphery
I lost another one there
He found a prettier girl than me
With a more even-tempered air

And if he wants her, he should get her
'Cause I think he thinks she's worth it
And maybe they'll move from the periphery
Buy themselves their own plot of land
And I'll care in a different capacity, I'll just be
Hoping he makes a good family man

And if he finds himself yearning
For his throne on the silly-side
There's nothing wrong as long as he's learning
Besides, he can take it up with his brethren
Or with his bride

Just not with me
'Cause I don't appreciate
People who
Don't appreciate

All that loving must've been lacking something
If I got bored trying to figure you out
You let me down
I don't even like you anymore at all

All that loving must've been lacking something
If I got bored trying to figure you out
You let me down
I don't even like you anymore at all

Oh, the periphery
Oh, the periphery
Oh, the periphery
Oh, the periphery

Stay away
Stay away
Away, away
Stay away, away

Regret

Member when we argued over the concept of regret
You were an expert even then but not me, not yet
Now all you gotta do's remind me that we met
And there you got me, that's how you got me
You taught me to regret

Member how I asked you why are you so mean
You didn't know how to react to being seen
I tried to be your friend, you made me shamed so I'm getting even
And there you got me, that's how you got me
You taught me to be mean

But I ran out of white doves' feathers
To soak up the hot piss that comes from your mouth
Every time you address me

Oh I ran out of white doves' feathers
To soak up the hot piss that comes from your mouth
Every time you address me

Member when I was so sick and you didn't believe me
Then you got sick too and guess who took care of you
You hated that, didn't you, didn't you
Now when you look at me, you're condemned to see
The monster your mother made you to be
And there you got me, that's how you got free
You got rid of me

But now I ran out of white doves' feathers
To soak up the hot piss that comes from your mouth
Every time you address me
I ran out of white dove feathers
To soak up the hot piss that comes from your mouth
Every time you address me

Alone
Leave me alone

Anything  We Want

My cheeks were reflecting the longest wavelengths
My fan was folded up and grazing my forehead
And I kept touching my neck
To guide your eye to where I wanted you to kiss me
When we find some time alone

My scars were reflecting the mist in your headlights
I looked like a neon zebra shaking rain off her stripes
And the rivulets had you riveted
To the places where I wanted you to kiss me
When we find some time alone

And then we can
Do anything we want
And then we can
Do anything we want
And then we can
Do anything we want

We started out sipping the water
And now we try to swallow the wave
And we try not to let those bastards get us down

We don't worry anymore 'cause we know
When the guff comes we get brave
After all, look around
It's happening, it's happening, it's happening now

Let's pretend we're eight years old playing hooky
I'll draw on the wall and you can play UFC rookie
Then we'll grow up, take our clothes off
And you'll remember that I wanted you to kiss me
When we find some time alone

And then we can do anything we want
And then we can do anything we want
And then we can do anything we want
And then we can do anything we want

Hot Knife

If I'm butter, if I'm butter
If I'm butter then he's a hot knife
He makes my heart a cinemascope screen
Showing a dancing bird of paradise

If I'm butter, if I'm butter
If I'm butter then he's a hot knife
He makes my heart a cinemascope screen
Showing a dancing bird of paradise

He excites me
Must be like the Genesis of Rhythm
I get feisty whenever I'm with him

If I'm butter, if I'm butter
If I'm butter then he's a hot knife
He makes my heart a cinemascope screen
Showing a dancing bird of paradise

I'm a hot knife, I'm a hot knife
I'm a hot knife, he's a pat of butter
If I get a chance, I'm gonna show him that
He's never gonna need another never need another

If I'm butter, if I'm butter
If I'm butter then he's a hot knife
He makes my heart a cinemascope screen
Showing a dancing bird of paradise...



@roiybenkel682

Every  Single Night

Every single night
I endure the flight
Of little wings of white-flamed
Butterflies in my brain
These ideas of mine
Percolate the mind
Trickle down the spine
Swarm the belly, swelling to a blaze

That's when the pain comes in
Like a second skeleton
Trying to fit beneath the skin
I can't fit the feelings in
Oh every single night's alright with my brain

What'd I say to her
Why'd I say it to her
What does she think of me
That I'm not what I ought to be
That I'm what I try not to be
It's got to be somebody else's fault
I can't get caught
If what I am is what I am
'Cause I does what I does
Then brother, get back
'Cause my breast's gonna bust open
The rib is the shell
And the heart is the yolk
And I just made a meal for us both to choke on
Every single night's a fight with my brain

 I just wanna feel everything
I just wanna feel everything
I just wanna feel everything

So I'm gonna try to be still now
Gonna renounce the mill a little while and
If we had a double-king-sized bed
We could move in it and i'd soon forget
That what I am is what I am
'Cause I does what I does
And maybe I'd relax, let my breast just bust open
My heart's made of parts of all that surround me
And that's why the devil just can't get around me
Every single night's alright
Every single night's a fight
And every single fight's alright with my brain

I just wanna feel everything
I just wanna feel everything
I just wanna feel everything
I just wanna feel everything Daredevil

I guess I just must be a daredevil
I don't feel anything until I smash it up
I'm caught on the cold, caught on the hot
Not so with the warmer lot
And all I want is a confidant
To help me laugh it off

And don't let me ruin me
I may need a chaperone

Say I'm an airplane
And the gashes I got from my heart-break
Make the slots and the flaps upon my wing
And I use them to give me lift

Hip hip for the lift
Hip hip for the drag
I want them all in my bag
Oh give me anything
And I'll turn it into a gift

But don't let me ruin me
I may need a chaperone

Seek me out
Look at, look at, look at, look at me
I'm all the fishes in the sea
Wake me up
Give me, give me, give me what you got
In your mind, in the middle of the night

 And maybe you let me look out for you
Protect what I found in you
And never let it starve
And then that way, you'll let me stay
Skirting the skirt like I want to
And I will try hard to hold on
To you with open arms

But don't let me ruin me
I may need a chaperone

Valentine

You didn't see my valentine
I sent it via pantomime
While you were watching someone else
I stared at you and cut myself

It's all I'll do 'cause I'm not free
A fugitive too dull to flee
I'm amorous but out of reach
A still-life drawing of a peach

I'm a tulip in a cup
I stand no chance of growing up
I've made my peace
I'm dead, I'm done
I watch you live to have my fun

I root for you, I love you
You, you, you, you
I root for you, I love you
You, you, you, you

I made it to a dinner-date
My teardrops seasoned every plate
I tried to dance but lost my nerve
I cramped up in the learning curve

 I'm a tulip in a cup
I stand no chance of growing up
I'm resigned to sail on through
In the wake of tales of you

I root for you, I love you
You, you, you, you
I root for you, I love you
You, you, you

Oh I root for you, I love you
You, you, you, you, you, you, you
I root for you, I love you
You, you, you

Jonathan

Jonathan, call again
Take me to Coney Island
Take me on the train

Kiss me while I calculate
And calibrate and heaven's sake
Don't make me explain

Just tolerate my little fist
Tugging on your forest-chest
I don't wanna talk about
I don't wanna talk about anything
I don't wanna talk about
I don't wanna talk about anything

Jonathan, anything
And anyone that you have done
Has got to be all right with me
If she's part of the reason you are how you are
She's all right with me

 Just tolerate my little fist
Tugging on your forest-chest
I don't wanna talk about
I don't wanna talk about anything
I don't wanna talk about
I don't wanna talk about anything

You'd like to captain
A cap-sized ship
But I like watching you live

You'd like to captain
A cap-sized ship
But I like watching you live

Jonathan, call again
Take me to Coney Island
Take me on the train
Kiss me while I calculate
And calibrate and heaven's sake
Don't make me explain

Just tolerate my little fist
Tugging on your forest chest
I don't wanna talk about
I don't wanna talk about anything
I don't wanna talk about
I don't wanna talk about anything

Left Alone

You made your major overtures
When you were a sure and orotund mutt
And I was still a dewy petal
Rather than a moribund slut

My love wrecked you
You packed to twirl your skirt at the palace
It hurt more than it ought to hurt
I went to work to cultivate a callus

And now I'm hard, too hard to know
I don't cry when I'm sad anymore, no no
Tears calcify in my tummy
Fears coincide with the tow
How can I ask anyone to love me
When all I do is beg to be left alone

 Oh, and I tried to love
And I can love the same man
In the same bed, in the same city
But not in the same room, it's a pity
But, oh, it never bothered me before
Not until this guy, what a guy, oh god
What a good guy, and I can't even enjoy him

'Cause I'm hard, too hard to know
I don't cry when I'm sad anymore
Tears calcify in my tummy
Fears coincide with the tow
How can I ask anyone to love me
When all I do is beg to be left alone

How can I ask anyone to love me
When all I do is beg to be left
When all I do is beg to be left
When all I do is beg to be left alone
Alone, alone

My ills are reticulate
My woes are granular
The ants weigh more than the elephants
Nothing, nothing is manageable
So couldn't we skip the valedictories
I can see a door there
Shut it and forget my number

'Cause I'm hard, too hard to know
I don't cry when I'm sad anymore, no no
Tears calcify in my tummy
Fears coincide with the tow
How can I ask anyone to love me
When all I do is beg to be left
When all I do is beg to be left
When all I do is beg to be left alone



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@atomdust

She's such a genius... listening to her is a maddening spiral... it always kills me...

@234ever5

Definitely the best Fiona's album, absolutely spectacular. For me one of the best albums I've ever heard.

@victoriadiesattheend.8478

This was my fiancee's favorite Fiona album (although he considered Fetch The Bolt Cutters her best album technique and musical wise). He passed away unexpectedly last October. I've been trying to get up the courage to listen to music we both loved. Fiona was special to us both. We never got to see her live like we planned. In the very beginning, when we met, it was when I discovered that he was also a Fiona Apple fan like me that I immediately realized that for some reason, that information made me trust him. I don't know why. But now that I am listening to this album again finally I feel like he's close to me again. I miss you, John.

@janotosinnumeros

That last song Hot Knife is so amazing. Good song to heal all sorts of anxieties.

@richardlopez2932

A little bit longer, a little bit longer, and a little bit longer and you're still just a liar who hasn't said what she wanted to.

@ingridalexander4377

“Say I'm an airplane
and the gashes I got from my heart-break
make the slots and the flaps upon my wing
and I use them to give me lift.

Hip-hip for the lift
Hip-hip for the drag
I want them all in my bag,
Oh give me anything,
and I'll turn it into a gift”

OMG so brilliant!!

from Daredevil

@jamesjensen5205

This is my favorite album of hers, and it hits home so well when it comes to mental stability.

@leonardobritto7538

My favourite too! Each new works she shows sonething new or larger in her personality; and how not ser yourself in her "diary". Love her new work!

@kaycelovesessentialoils5025

I wish she would make a new album , I just adore her

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