Something
Twist And Shout Lyrics
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Have a hard thing to describe
You have some much to live for
While I am just dying to stay alive
You and I
Have something you shouldn't try
You have an eye for fashion darling
So much to live for
Radio daylight, radio darkness
Radio daylight, radio darkness
Show me something new,
Show me something new
Show me something new,
Show me something new
You say things
I've only read in books
I been stuck here for ages
While you get younger and younger
So much to live for
Radio daylight, radio darkness
Radio daylight, radio darkness
Show me something new,
Show me something new
Show me something new,
Show me something new
Radio daylight, radio darkness
Radio darkness, radio silence
Show me something new,
Show me something new
Show me something new,
Show me something new
So much to live for
Radio daylight, radio darkness
Radio daylight, radio darkness
Show me something new,
Show me something new
Show me something new,
Show me something new
Show me something new
Show me something new
Show me something new
The lyrics to Twist and Shout's song "Something" explore a complex relationship between two people who have vastly different perspectives on life. The first stanza sets the tone for the song, with the singer admitting that they are struggling to stay alive, while their partner seems to have everything to live for. This creates an immediate sense of tension and imbalance in the relationship, which is further explored throughout the song.
The second stanza contains a bit of irony, as the singer acknowledges that they and their partner have "something" together that they shouldn't try. It's unclear exactly what this "something" is, but it could be interpreted as a forbidden attraction or a fundamental difference in their worldviews. Meanwhile, the partner is described as having an "eye for fashion," suggesting that they are cosmopolitan and sophisticated, while the singer is left sitting alone in their room listening to music.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrases "radio daylight" and "radio darkness," creating a sense of contrast between light and darkness. This could be a metaphor for the different personalities and outlooks of the two characters in the song. They both long for something new, a change from their current situation, but it remains unclear whether they will be able to find it together.
Overall, the lyrics to "Something" seem to be about the difficulty of maintaining a relationship between two people who have different priorities and outlooks on life. The singer seems to be struggling with depression and a sense of hopelessness, while their partner is more optimistic and interested in worldly pleasures. The repetition of the phrases "so much to live for" and "show me something new" in the chorus highlights this difference, as the two characters seem to be searching for different things in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I
We both share a certain connection
Have a hard thing to describe
Our bond is inexplicable
You have some much to live for
You have many opportunities and reasons to live
While I am just dying to stay alive
I am struggling and feel like I am barely surviving
Have something you shouldn't try
There's a certain chemistry between us that could be risky
You have an eye for fashion darling
You have a keen eye for style
I'm sitting in my room let the disc go by
I'm feeling stagnant and unmotivated
Radio daylight, radio darkness
The radio represents the ups and downs of our relationship
Show me something new,
I'm looking for something fresh and exciting
You say things
You speak of experiences and perspectives that I haven't encountered
I've only read in books
These ideas are foreign to me
I been stuck here for ages
I feel like I've been stagnant for a long time
While you get younger and younger
You seem to be thriving and growing
Radio darkness, radio silence
Our relationship has hit a rough patch
Show me something new,
I'm desperate for a change
Show me something new
I need some inspiration to push me forward
So much to live for
There's still hope and possibility for my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM OLENIUS
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