They toured most of Ireland and even performed at the Download festival.
The band split up in October 2005
About Last Night
The Mascara Story Lyrics
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To show no respect for me at all
You say im useless as
A million miles of sellotape
I should make you
A paper heart
So you would see that from the start
Ive been a friend , but you
I hit the brakes for you
As the lights turn to green
All the cars are waiting
I made no mistakes, you did
As the amber turns to red
I cant excuse the words you said
Im looking out for you, woah
Saving confrontation
These makeups+breakups
Complicate the friendship
Im tired of being mad with you
This awkward position
These makeups+breakups
Complicate the friendship
Just like you
Just like you do
Its headline news, you see
Its the fact that we cant speak
Tongue-tied by the memories
I decorate honestly
Im dizzy cause i believe
You used me like bubblegum
I cant make you, and i cant see you fall
I cant help you, help you see at all
The Mascara Story's "About Last Night" is a reflective track that explores the complexities of a strained relationship. The song's narrator suggests that the other party has been treating them poorly, stating that they "resolve to show no respect" and have called them "useless." Despite this mistreatment, the singer remains loyal, even creating a "paper heart" to offer as proof of their friendship. The song touches on themes of betrayal, manipulation, and the challenges of maintaining authentic connections in the face of conflict.
The singer's frustration and hurt are palpable as they describe a moment when they hit the brakes for the other person, only to have that person make a mistake that puts them both in danger. The lyrics suggest that this mistake may have been due to the other person's rude behavior or carelessness towards the relationship. The singer cannot excuse "the words you said" and seems to feel trapped in a cycle of "makeups+breakups" that only serve to "complicate the friendship." Despite this, the singer admits to being "dizzy" with love and loyalty and seems to struggle to let go of their connection with the other person, even if it means enduring mistreatment.
Overall, "About Last Night" is a poignant portrayal of the difficulties of navigating a tumultuous relationship. The song's lyrics capture the heartache, confusion, and tension that can arise between friends and loved ones. However, the song also suggests that even in the face of hurtful behavior, it can be challenging to let go of a connection that once felt significant.
Line by Line Meaning
Its not new years, but you resolve
You don't need a special occasion to make a resolution
To show no respect for me at all
You've decided to treat me poorly
You say im useless as
According to you, I have no worth
A million miles of sellotape
I have as much use as an excessive amount of adhesive tape
I should make you
I ought to create something for you
A paper heart
A symbol of my affection made of the most basic material
So you would see that from the start
To help you understand that I've always been here for you
Ive been a friend , but you
Despite being your friend
Treat me like an enemy.
You treat me like I'm someone to be opposed
I hit the brakes for you
I stopped what I was doing for you
As the lights turn to green
The signal changed to indicate we should go
All the cars are waiting
Other drivers are waiting for us to start moving
I made no mistakes, you did
I didn't mess up, but you did
As the amber turns to red
The signal changed again, and we should have been moving
I cant excuse the words you said
I can't justify the things you said to me
Im looking out for you, woah
I'm watching out for you
Saving confrontation
Avoiding a conflict
These makeups+breakups
The cycle of making up and breaking up is wearing on me
Complicate the friendship
This pattern is making our relationship difficult to maintain
Im tired of being mad with you
I don't want to be angry with you anymore
This awkward position
The uncomfortable situation we're in
Just like you
Just like the way you're acting
Just like you do
Acting like this is what you always do
Its headline news, you see
Our issues are known to others
Its the fact that we cant speak
We can't communicate effectively
Tongue-tied by the memories
Our shared experiences make it difficult to talk
I decorate honestly
I'm open about my feelings
Im dizzy cause i believe
My trust in you is making me dizzy
You used me like bubblegum
You treated me like something disposable
I cant make you, and i cant see you fall
I don't have the power to protect you from your own mistakes
I cant help you, help you see at all
I can't do anything to make you understand
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wacktadrad
Thought this song was lost forever, glad it wasn't! Thanks for this
Nicola Davies
amazing! absolute ledge