Lyrics
This time we'll make it better
This time, there is a determination to improve or fix something.
This time we'll watch all the ships sink
There is an acknowledgment of challenges, represented by ships sinking, and a commitment to face them.
Maybe this could be something
Expressing hope that the current situation could turn into something positive.
I fought you by the weekend
Refers to a conflict or disagreement that occurred over the weekend.
But my mind, my mind, my mind, my mind, ma-ma-ma-ma-ma
Repetition emphasizes the preoccupation or struggle within the mind.
My mind, my mind, my mind, my mind, ma-ma-ma-ma-ma
-All of my friends are getting work done
Observation of societal trends: friends undergoing cosmetic procedures and pursuing the stereotypical American Dream.
Fillers, facials, personal trainers
-Calvin Klein collaborators
-The American Dream
-Crashed into a petrol station
Describes a chaotic event involving a crash into a petrol station and the impact on physical appearance ("Roman nose, ruined").
Then crashed into car parks upon car parks and car parks
-A Roman nose, ruined
-It's just the same on every last channel
Critique of repetitive and predictable content on television, particularly sitcoms.
Sitcoms and sitcoms and sitcoms
-The one that dragged on for a while
-But you can't blame them
Understanding that fame may lead to superficial relationships; the singer had connections with the cast of "Friends."
The singer has someone now
-He had the whole, he had the whole cast of Friends
-I hope David Byrne is proud of me
Expressing a desire for approval from influential figures like David Byrne and David Beckham.
I hope David Beckham is, uh, proud of me
-You think you know someone
Reflection on the challenge of truly knowing someone despite appearances.
But you've really got no idea
-This time we'll make it better
Repetition of the commitment to make things better and face challenges, similar to the earlier lines.
This time we'll watch all the ships sink
-Maybe this could be something
-I fought you by the weekend
-But my mind, my mind, my mind, my mind, ma-ma-ma-ma-ma
Repetition of the inner struggle or preoccupation with the mind.
My mind, my mind, my mind, my mind, ma-ma-ma-ma-ma
-This time we'll make it better
Reiteration of the commitment to improvement and facing challenges.
This time we'll watch all the ships sink
-Maybe this could be something
-I fought you by the weekend
-I got all my friends from different cities
Expressing a desire to reconnect with friends and a lament about the inevitability of aging.
I just wanna score one last time
-Why's everybody getting older?
-Whilst everybody's getting older
-Why's everybody getting older?
Repetition of the concern about aging, possibly indicating a broader societal observation.
Why's everybody getting older?
-Thank you for being my forever
Gratitude expressed for someone who is perceived as a constant and enduring presence.
And ever and ever and ever
-So when the ship's almost sunk
Metaphorical reference to keeping things running with minimal effort, using an AA battery.
It only takes an AA battery to keep the car running
-Why's everybody getting older?
Reiteration of the theme of aging, questioning why everyone is growing older.
Why's everybody, everybody?
-Thank you for being my forever
Gratitude repeated for someone who is considered enduring and everlasting.
And ever and ever and ever
-Thank you for being my forever
Final expression of gratitude for someone who is seen as everlasting.
And ever and ever and ever
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