Mishra, a straight edger and ex-Marxist, often incorporates political concerns in his songs veiled in terms of personal relationships (as in his only hit). After a troubled working relationship with EMI Records, Mishra was dropped from the label in 1997 and since then has gone back to working with indie labels like Parasol Records. His last album, 2000's Peek & Poke, received moderately enthusiastic reviews but sold pitifully compared to his major label work.
In 2005 White Town contributed the song "The PNAC Cabal" to the charity album "Voyces United for UNHCR" (Voyces United for UNHCR (disc 1)).
In October 2006 White Town released a new album, Don't Mention The War on Mishra's own label, Bzangy Records.
A Week Next June
White Town Lyrics
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again, But in a few short years,
You'll understand true life pain
When those baby eyes of yours,
And boys fall into them
You just won't know what to do.
And I can see you trying.
To make him understand,
And I can see him ask why
He can't be your man.
Now winter's around us.
And your kisses keep me warm again,
but when the spring brings the flowers,
Will they wash away with the rain?
And when the land is wrapped in white,
We're as happy as kids could be.
I'll let you win every snowball fight,
If you'll only stay with me.
And I can see you trying.
To make him understand,
And I can see him ask why
He can't be your man.
I see you're leaving,
Has March really come so soon?
I don't want to pressure you.
But can we make a date a week next June?
And I never understand.
Why you run away
Because I know he's waiting for you,
Every sunny, cloudless day.
And I can see you trying.
To make him understand,
And I can see him ask why
He can't be your man.
And I can see me trying.
To make you understand,
And I can see me ask why
I can't be your man.
The lyrics of White Town's "A Week Next June" offer a poignant exploration of relationships and the passing of time. The song's opening lines, "You're crying 'cause I've spilt your paints again / But in a few short years, you'll understand true life pain," speak to the singer's recognition of the young girl's innocence and the inevitability of her eventual heartbreak. As the chorus repeats, "And I can see you trying / To make him understand / And I can see him ask why / He can't be your man," the lyrics suggest that the girl is grappling with the complexities of romantic relationships.
The second verse further emphasizes the passage of time, with the singer contemplating whether the beauty of spring will ultimately be washed away by the rain. The imagery of playful snowball fights also underscores the fleeting nature of youth and the desire to hold onto happy moments before they disappear. The song's final lines, "But can we make a date a week next June? / And I never understand why you run away / Because I know he's waiting for you every sunny, cloudless day," convey the singer's longing for a deeper connection with the girl, while also acknowledging the inevitability of her leaving.
Overall, "A Week Next June" is a poignant and introspective track that touches on themes of love, loss, and the passing of time.
Line by Line Meaning
You're crying, 'cause I've spilt your paints again,
You're upset that I've made a mistake, but it's trivial compared to the heartbreak you'll face later in life
But in a few short years,
As time passes and you grow older
You'll understand true life pain
You'll experience the true pain of life, unlike the pain caused by small things like spilt paints
When those baby eyes of yours,
When your innocent, young eyes
Have turned the brightest blue,
When the color of your eyes becomes the brightest shade of blue
And boys fall into them
And boys start falling for you
You just won't know what to do.
You'll feel confused and unsure of how to handle the newfound attention
And I can see you trying.
I can see you struggling to communicate with the boy who likes you
To make him understand,
To help him comprehend your thoughts and feelings
And I can see him ask why
I can see the boy asking why you can't be with him
He can't be your man.
Why he cannot have a romantic relationship with you
Now winter's around us.
Winter season is here
And your kisses keep me warm again,
Your kisses make me feel warm and loved
but when the spring brings the flowers,
However, when spring arrives and the flowers bloom
Will they wash away with the rain?
Will our love fade and disappear like flowers when the rain comes?
And when the land is wrapped in white,
During winter, when the snow covers the land
We're as happy as kids could be.
We are filled with joy, just like children in the snow
I'll let you win every snowball fight,
I'll let you win every playful snowball fight
If you'll only stay with me.
If you promise to stay with me
I see you're leaving,
I realize you're leaving
Has March really come so soon?
I'm surprised that March has arrived already
I don't want to pressure you.
I don't want to force you into anything
But can we make a date a week next June?
But can we plan to meet up a week next June?
And I never understand.
I can't comprehend
Why you run away
Why you always run away from me
Because I know he's waiting for you,
I know that the boy who likes you is waiting for you
Every sunny, cloudless day.
Every day when the sun is shining and there are no clouds in the sky
And I can see me trying.
I can see myself attempting
To make you understand,
To make you comprehend my emotions
And I can see me ask why
I can see myself wondering why
I can't be your man.
Why I can't be with you romantically
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JYOTI MISHRA
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