The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter waits until anything—an idea, an emotion, a memory—gnaws at her, tearing at her fingers and throat until she releases it in song. Scott escaped the confines of her churning mind in order to find herself by recording Sprinter in the market town of Bridport in Dorset, England; and then at the Bristol studio of Portishead's Adrian Utley. With his guitar riffs and synthesizers lingering in the background like a lowland mist and PJ Harvey's Robert Ellis and Ian Olliver on rhythm—the two fortuitously reuniting 23 years after the release of Dry, and in Scott's 23rd year of living—she crafted a "space cowboy" record. "That's as simply as I can say it," says Scott, who cites inspirations as diverse as Funkadelic and Nirvana, Ray Bradbury and Joan Didion.
"I wanted something that very clearly stemmed from my Southern conservative roots but that sounded futuristic and space-y at the same time." It seems like an odd thing to look for in the picturesque seaside green, rolling hills in the south of England, but Scott had never been there before, and as a stranger in a strange land she found what she was looking for: a lost childhood. Sprinter was recorded in a room that had formerly been used as a children's nursery, which combined with the alien landscape fuels the self-searching that roils TORRES' music.
Following her self-titled debut in 2013, TORRES pushes herself to even noisier extremes on Sprinter, a punishing self-examination of epic spiritual and musical proportions.
Don't Go Puttin Wishes in My Head
Torres Lyrics
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Then I'm calling for a hitching
Just when I thought that it was over
It was only just beginning
I know you've been here time and time again
Every man wants his name on a mountain
How many thought they'd be the one
To keep your love
I know promising forever's not your thing
But now if you don't want me to go dreaming
Don't spend your mornings and your evenings in my bed
If you don't want me believing that
You're never gonna leave me, darling
Don't go putting wishes in my head
If we're calling off the funeral
Then I'm calling for a hitching
Your friends warned me I might lose
What I knew I was winning
If you want, I'll talk myself from the ledge
Lord, girl, you've gone and put me to the test
But I don't want you choosing something
You'd regret
I know promising forever's not your thing
But now if you don't want me to go dreaming
Don't spend your mornings and your evenings in my bed
If you don't want me believing that
You're never gonna leave me, darling
Don't go putting wishes in my head
So if we're calling off the funeral
Then I'm calling for a hitching
For a while, I was sinking
But from here on out, I swear I'm swimming
From here on out, I'm swimming
I swear, from here on out, I'm swimming
I know promising forever's not your thing
But now if you don't want me to go dreaming
Don't spend your mornings and your evenings in my bed
If you don't want me believing that
You're never gonna leave me, darling
Don't go putting wishes
If you don't want me believe that
You're never gonna leave me, darling
Don't go putting wishes
Don't go putting wishes
Don't go putting wishes in my head
The lyrics to "Don't Go Puttin Wishes in My Head" by Torres convey a sense of uncertainty and caution in a romantic relationship. The song begins with the singer expressing a desire to move forward despite the challenges they have faced. They mention the idea of a funeral, symbolizing the end of something, and a hitching, representing the start of a new chapter. It becomes clear that the singer is hopeful for a fresh beginning, even though they had previously believed their relationship was over.
The chorus reveals the singer's fear of getting their hopes up. They acknowledge that their partner is not one for making long-term commitments, but they plead for their partner not to lead them on. They ask their partner not to spend intimate moments with them if they do not truly care, as it gives the singer false hope and makes them believe that their partner will never leave. The singer is aware of the potential for disappointment and wants to avoid building unrealistic expectations.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on the challenges they have faced in the relationship. They mention the warnings from friends about potential loss, but they also express a willingness to take risks to be with their partner. They want their partner to make a genuine choice, not one they would later regret. Despite their fears, the singer decides to be optimistic and commit to moving forward, vowing to swim instead of sinking.
Overall, "Don't Go Puttin Wishes in My Head" explores the complexities of a relationship marked by uncertainty and the struggle to balance hope and caution. It reflects the desire for clarity and authenticity, and the fear of being led on and ultimately disappointed.
Line by Line Meaning
If we're calling off the funeral
If we're deciding not to end our relationship
Then I'm calling for a hitching
Then I'm asking for a fresh start
Just when I thought that it was over
Just when I thought our relationship was finished
It was only just beginning
It was only just starting to truly develop
I know you've been here time and time again
I know you've been in this situation before
Every man wants his name on a mountain
Every man desires recognition and success
How many thought they'd be the one
How many believed they would be the exception
To keep your love
To hold onto your love
I know promising forever's not your thing
I know making long-term commitments is not your inclination
But now if you don't want me to go dreaming
But now if you don't want me to have false hopes
Don't spend your mornings and your evenings in my bed
Don't spend intimate moments with me if you don't intend to stay
If you don't want me believing that
If you don't want me to believe
You're never gonna leave me, darling
You will always be by my side, my love
Don't go putting wishes in my head
Don't give me false hope or desires
Your friends warned me I might lose
Your friends cautioned me that I might lose you
What I knew I was winning
The love and relationship I believed I was succeeding in
If you want, I'll talk myself from the ledge
If you want, I'll convince myself not to give up
Lord, girl, you've gone and put me to the test
My goodness, girl, you have challenged me
But I don't want you choosing something
But I don't want you making a decision
You'd regret
That you would later feel remorseful about
So if we're calling off the funeral
So if we're deciding not to end our relationship
Then I'm calling for a hitching
Then I'm asking for a fresh start
For a while, I was sinking
For some time, I was feeling down and hopeless
But from here on out, I swear I'm swimming
But from now on, I promise I will thrive and succeed
I swear, from here on out, I'm swimming
I promise, starting now, I will thrive and succeed
If you don't want me believe that
If you don't want me to think
You're never gonna leave me, darling
You will always be by my side, my love
Don't go putting wishes
Don't give me false hopes or desires
Don't go putting wishes
Don't give me false hopes or desires
Don't go putting wishes in my head
Don't fill my mind with false hopes or desires
Lyrics © Mute Song Limited
Written by: Mackenzie Scott
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Norman LeRoy
Why isn't a song this good- so freaking good- getting a bigger push?
Dave not Doug
Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran is where's the money's at. Very unfortunately, I'd agree.
Flanigan a-go-go
Send it to ppl
Covers Girl
Vocals sound like they are a first take, just the way it should be done.
p b
Too many artists. 20-30 years ago this would have been a chart topper
Dudewhatiflike
Torres’s vocals are just so brain-tinglingly perfect.
Ritchit P
Best singing best writing best production amazing vocal chilling emotions best thing I heard for years....
Sanskriti Pandey
This song is marvelous, sounds so chill! Your vocals are stunning and unique🙌❤
Jeff Klein
This album is one of 2021's very best. Totally underheard and underrated. One of just so many fantastic songs on this great album. I don't understand why Torres isn't playing on every radio and screen everywhere.
Teerath Whang
Same thoughts here.