purplegrape Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I think your second one makes a lot of sense. :rolls_eyes: But we could be going waaayyyy too deep. Yeah, I know That's why I said 'if' But I knew someone would prolly go in that direction soner or later and I figured why not me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Yeah, I know That's why I said 'if' But I knew someone would prolly go in that direction soner or later and I figured why not me? He's going to have to talk about it in one way or another pretty soon, so I hope we'll see. This song is genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplegrape Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 He's going to have to talk about it in one way or another pretty soon, so I hope we'll see. This song is genius I dunno. He never really talked about SITM and you know what most everyone thought about that song. And if it is about being gay he'll never tell us. He'll keep it to himself. I do really love it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I think empty loving just refers to casual sex. That whole verse reminds me of something early on he said/implied/maybe I just imagined () about being too focused on his career to be sleeping around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplegrape Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 For some reason every time I hear the words 'One Foot Boy' I think of some little fat boy. I need to figure out some more details before I draw him out tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 For some reason every time I hear the words 'One Foot Boy' I think of some little fat boy. Well that's because he weighs 154 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplegrape Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Well that's because he weighs 154 lbs. Oh yeah........ I completely forgot about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplegrape Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 So, here's a question: Is he talking to the One Foot Boy in this song, or to someone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I agree. If he doesn't do this live in Toronto, I'm SO starting a petition. Well you'll have many more chances to hear it live if he doesn't do it in Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplegrape Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Incredably in love with this song!! MIGHT be my favourite! I can't explain it but it's great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Yeah, I know That's why I said 'if' But I knew someone would prolly go in that direction soner or later and I figured why not me? Interesting and brave interpretation! Lovely to read! Thanks! I haven't heard the song enough to really have an opinion myself! Well that's because he weighs 154 lbs. That's REALLY heavy burden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodes100 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I think empty loving just refers to casual sex. That whole verse reminds me of something early on he said/implied/maybe I just imagined () about being too focused on his career to be sleeping around. That's what I think Christine. Could the "one foot boy" be about the difference between our self image & what we really appear to others?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pideh Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Totally in love with this song! seasick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Well that's because he weighs 154 lbs. Interesting and brave interpretation! That's REALLY heavy burden! Yeah...154 lbs is probably typical the weight for a really tall, skinny, 17 year old. Must be him (his conscience). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katydid1994 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I'll say nothing on your microphone Till you swear to take me home I'm wondering if this refers to a therapist and how a therapist tape records sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haru Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I think one foot boy is about the pressure that comes from the difference between what we are and what others want us to be. What’s a matter with going places? Take that gross look off your faces Empty loving makes me seasick What you’re here for, I don’t need it People are think that the storyteller is too strange. The storyteller knows that they love him, but he dosen't want their love unless they really understand him. I'll say nothing on your microphone Till you swear to take me home There’s a one foot boy eleven stone He's sitting on my shoulder The storyteller is forced to say something on somebody's microphone, but he doesn't want to do anything until he/she promises to take him home and let him relax. I’m too scared to look away, He comes here almost everyday And everyday I push him off and tell him boy we’re over The pressure is almost always on him. He is too scared to pretend that it is not there and he cannot escape from it. MY OH MY I think my mind is gone I'm left here wondering Was I crazy all along? What do I do? Nothing left but pray Gonna shoot somebody Help me drive this craziness away I’m happy on my own The storyteller is wondering if he had been crazy all along, because it seems that everybody is trying to tell him that he is crazy. He wants to be on his own. Say you like me, But not with changes? Shut up and forget it These are my faces All these colours That surround me All these places Only drown me He wants people to like him without changing himself(like in Grace Kelly). Then he says that it doesn't matter if people like him or not because it will not change what he is. The world around him is colorful and people with different personalities are living happily. However, everybody seem to think that the storyteller is crazy and has to be changed, and the storyteller feels that all the places he goes drowns him. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellody Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 wonder if it's about the same person he wrote "rain" about. i see some parallels. the person wants him to change and not accept him as he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 wonder if it's about the same person he wrote "rain" about. i see some parallels. the person wants him to change and not accept him as he is. I don't think it's the same person. In that one it's him breaking up with someone else. In this one it's him fighting with himself:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatagordinha Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I am loving this song at the moment. To me it is the biggest grower on the album and really scarily addictive once it takes hold. I also think it's a track all non-fans and haters should be made to listen to. Like, tied to a chair and subjected to for a few hours straight. I don't have a verbatim analysis of the lyrics as I don't like to analyse too closely. But the lyrics are some of the most interesting I've heard, from Mika. The feel I get from them is of someone struggling with inner demons, conscience, or split personality. I don't really want to analyse further. I have an image of a short but hugely fat Sumo Wrestler boy, or something like a little fat buddha I see no reason to question that, it's such a nice weird image, I like it for what it is and I don't really care if I never know WHY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I am loving this song at the moment. To me it is the biggest grower on the album and really scarily addictive once it takes hold. I also think it's a track all non-fans and haters should be made to listen to. Like, tied to a chair and subjected to for a few hours straight. I don't have a verbatim analysis of the lyrics as I don't like to analyse too closely. But the lyrics are some of the most interesting I've heard, from Mika. The feel I get from them is of someone struggling with inner demons, conscience, or split personality. I don't really want to analyse further. I have an image of a short but hugely fat Sumo Wrestler boy, or something like a little fat buddha I see no reason to question that, it's such a nice weird image, I like it for what it is and I don't really care if I never know WHY! thats what i get! Love your first paragraph lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I don't have a verbatim analysis of the lyrics as I don't like to analyse too closely. But the lyrics are some of the most interesting I've heard, from Mika. The feel I get from them is of someone struggling with inner demons, conscience, or split personality. I don't really want to analyse further. Same thoughts here... I don't want to analyse it like which line is said by whom and to who...etc. ..it's like when you are talking to yourself ...there is no clear dividing line between the different things you are considering...etc I just love it as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatagordinha Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Same thoughts here... I don't want to analyse it like which line is said by whom and to who...etc. ..it's like when you are talking to yourself ...there is no clear dividing line between the different things you are considering...etc I just love it as it is. I talk to myself all the time. I'm terrible for it. And yes, it's the sort of crazy conversation you have with yourself . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Wicky~ Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I just received my Cd from Mikasounds: I thought airplanes were fast... not! This song reminds me of Yelle's pre-show performance in Düsseldorf; I don't know exactly why, but I think it's the rythm and articulation. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daydreambeliever Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Does anybody know what he's saying after he goes "Don't staaaay..."? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I am loving this song at the moment. To me it is the biggest grower on the album and really scarily addictive once it takes hold. I also think it's a track all non-fans and haters should be made to listen to. Like, tied to a chair and subjected to for a few hours straight. Haha. Genius idea! It's like crack. I CAN'T. STOP. LISTENING!!!!!! Literally. If I go 8 hours without it, I feel like I need another "hit". I have an image of a short but hugely fat Sumo Wrestler boy, or something like a little fat buddha I see no reason to question that, it's such a nice weird image, I like it for what it is and I don't really care if I never know WHY! I love it! Draw it for the yearbook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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