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1) The Weekend
From humble beginnings in the summer of 1995 when two young girls from London, Canada, Andrea Wasse (vox/guitar) and Lorien Jones (vox/bass) found kindred spirit Lincoln Cushman (keyboards) wandering the streets, The Weekendโs reason for existence has been to rock the tired masses. The Weekend's self-titled debut full-length record, produced by Andy Magoffin at the House of Miracles, contained ten sensational gems that did just that. The Weekendโs fresh-faced approach, infectious vocal harmonies, sweet keyboards, crunchy guitar and heartstring tugging lyrics have become a beacon of rock hope in this era of bland music saturation.
โThe Weekendโ spent 16 weeks in the Top Ten radio charts for Campus Radio nationwide which led them to opening for such notable acts as Green Day, Matthew Good Band, Big Sugar, 54:40 and Default. Their music has been featured on television in episodes of โFamily Law,โ Mary-Kate & Ashley Olson's โSo Little Timeโ, and the CBC series โOur Hero.โ The Weekendโs pop rock candy floss flavored sound has made them one of the most popular independent bands in the country, being featured on CBC Radio's โJust Concertsโ along with radio and websites around the world. In 2001, MGM Distribution released their debut album domestically in Australia, and there are plans to tour โdown underโ this fall.
2) The Weekend is also the name of the now defunct duo consisting of Abel Tesfaye (now The Weeknd) and Jeremy Rose.
Cold Feet
The Weekend Lyrics
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'Cause mint condition just means that you haven't been living
Who taught you to be so safe anyways?
A scar is just a battle wound, it tells the tale of earlier days
Can't tell you your heart won't get broken, but
C'mon now - throw some caution to the wind
I'm throwing it to the wind
You could run away scared
Or look it straight in the eye
And tell it "I don't want you coming here no more!"
Don't wait for its reply
Tell me, what are you so afraid of?
Skinned knees and swaying trees?
The world outside? Oh honey, honey, please.
Don't be getting cold feet, cold feet
Can't tell you that your heart won't get broken, but
C'mon now - throw some caution to the wind
I'm throwing it to the wind
I'm throwing it to the wind
I'm throwing it to the wind
You say "You don't know what I've been through!"
Why don't you tell me then, 'cause I'd really like to
Don't keep your heart under lock and key
'Cause if you do it won't find its way to me
To me
I'm throwing it to the wind
I'm throwing it to the wind
I'm throwing it to the wind, oh
I'm throwing it to the wind
The Weekend's Cold Feet is a song about taking emotional risks and leaving behind the fear of heartbreak. The song is directed towards someone the singer is interested in, prompting them to "unwrap their heart" as a symbol of opening themselves up and being vulnerable. The line "mint condition just means that you haven't been living" alludes to the idea that the fear of being hurt can lead to a stagnant life. The song urges the listener to take risks and not be held back by "cold feet."
The chorus proclaims that the singer cannot promise that their heart won't get broken but encourages the listener to throw caution to the wind and take emotional risks. The line "Skinned knees and swaying trees? The world outside? Oh honey, honey, please" is a gentle reminder that the potential for pain and vulnerability is worth experiencing the beauty of the world around us.
Overall, Cold Feet promotes the idea of being vulnerable, taking risks, and embracing the potential for heartbreak as a natural part of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Unwrap your heart for me
Let me see your true feelings and emotions
'Cause mint condition just means that you haven't been living
Being too cautious and not taking risks means you're missing out on life
Who taught you to be so safe anyways?
Questioning the source of someone's hesitant nature
A scar is just a battle wound, it tells the tale of earlier days
Physical evidence of past struggles that have been overcome
Before cold feet, cold feet
Just before getting scared to take a chance
Can't tell you your heart won't get broken, but
There is always a risk of getting hurt in love
C'mon now - throw some caution to the wind
Encouraging taking a leap of faith
You could run away scared
Choosing to avoid a potential risk out of fear
Or look it straight in the eye
Confronting the risk head-on
And tell it 'I don't want you coming here no more!'
Asserting control over the situation and refusing to let fear dictate actions
Don't wait for its reply
Not giving fear a chance to respond or take over
Tell me, what are you so afraid of?
Inquiring about the underlying fear or cause of hesitancy
Skinned knees and swaying trees?
Referencing small risks and nature as potential sources of fear
The world outside? Oh honey, honey, please.
Chiding the irrationality of being too afraid to participate in life
Don't be getting cold feet, cold feet
Warning against giving in to fear and backing out
You say 'You don't know what I've been through!'
Challenging the notion that fear is justified based on past experiences
Why don't you tell me then, 'cause I'd really like to
Encouraging open communication about past experiences and fears
Don't keep your heart under lock and key
Urging vulnerability and openness in relationships
'Cause if you do it won't find its way to me
Stressing the importance of openness in the context of the singer's desired relationship
I'm throwing it to the wind
Taking the leap of faith the singer is encouraging
I'm throwing it to the wind, oh
Reiterating the bravery of taking risks
Contributed by Hailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.