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Amanda Palmer Ampersand Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.62/10 [21 votes]Album: Who Killed Amanda Palmer / Original Release Date: 2008-09-13Genre: AlternativeSong Duration: 5 min 58 sec
AMANDA PALMER
- Ampersand Lyrics / with translationsI walk down my street at night
The city lights are cold and violent
I am comforted by the
Approaching sound of trucks and sirens
Even though the world's so bad
These men rush out to help the dying
And though I am no use to them
I do my part by simply smiling
The ghetto boys are catcalling me
As I pull my keys from my pocket
I wonder if this method
Of courtship has ever been effective
Has any girl in history said
Sure, you seem so nice, let's get it on
Still I always shock them
When I answer, "Hi, my name's Amanda"
And I'm not gonna live my life
On one side of an ampersand
Even if I went with you
I'm not the girl you think I am
And I'm not gonna match you
'Cause I'll lose my voice completely
No, I'm not gonna watch you
'Cause I'm not the one that's crazy
I have wasted years of my life
Agonizing about the fires I started
When I thought that to be strong
You must be flame retardant
And now to dress the wounds calls into question
How authentic they are
There is always someone criticizing me
She just likes playing hospital
Lying in my bed I remember what you said
There's no such thing as accidents
But you've got the headstone all ready
All carved up and pretty
Your sick satisfaction
Those his and hers matching
The daisies all push up'n
Pairs to the horizon
Your eyes full of ketchup
It's nice that you're trying
The headstone's all ready
All carved up and pretty
Your sick satisfaction
Those his and hers matching
The daisies all push up'n
Pairs to the horizon
Your eyes full of ketchup
It's nice that you're trying
But I'm not gonna live my life
On one side of an ampersand
And even if I went with you
I'm not the girl you think I am
And I'm not gonna match you
'Cause I'll lose my voice completely
No, I'm not gonna watch you
'Cause I'm not the one that's crazy, yeah
As I wake up to a cough
The fire burned the block but ironically
Stopped at my apartment
And my house mates are all sleeping soundly
And nobody deserves to die
For you were awful adamant
That if I didn't love you
Then you had just one alternative
And I may be romantic
I may risk my life for it
But I ain't gonna die for you
You know I ain't no Juliet
I'm not gonna watch you
While you burn yourself out, baby
No, I'm not gonna stop you
'Cause I'm not the one that's crazy, yeah
I'm not the one that's crazy, oh yeah
I'm not the one that's crazy
The city lights are cold and violent
I am comforted by the
Approaching sound of trucks and sirens
Even though the world's so bad
These men rush out to help the dying
And though I am no use to them
I do my part by simply smiling
The ghetto boys are catcalling me
As I pull my keys from my pocket
I wonder if this method
Of courtship has ever been effective
Has any girl in history said
Sure, you seem so nice, let's get it on
Still I always shock them
When I answer, "Hi, my name's Amanda"
And I'm not gonna live my life
On one side of an ampersand
Even if I went with you
I'm not the girl you think I am
And I'm not gonna match you
'Cause I'll lose my voice completely
No, I'm not gonna watch you
'Cause I'm not the one that's crazy
I have wasted years of my life
Agonizing about the fires I started
When I thought that to be strong
You must be flame retardant
And now to dress the wounds calls into question
How authentic they are
There is always someone criticizing me
She just likes playing hospital
Lying in my bed I remember what you said
There's no such thing as accidents
But you've got the headstone all ready
All carved up and pretty
Your sick satisfaction
The daisies all push up'n
Pairs to the horizon
Your eyes full of ketchup
It's nice that you're trying
The headstone's all ready
All carved up and pretty
Your sick satisfaction
Those his and hers matching
The daisies all push up'n
Pairs to the horizon
Your eyes full of ketchup
It's nice that you're trying
But I'm not gonna live my life
On one side of an ampersand
And even if I went with you
I'm not the girl you think I am
And I'm not gonna match you
'Cause I'll lose my voice completely
No, I'm not gonna watch you
'Cause I'm not the one that's crazy, yeah
As I wake up to a cough
The fire burned the block but ironically
Stopped at my apartment
And my house mates are all sleeping soundly
And nobody deserves to die
For you were awful adamant
That if I didn't love you
Then you had just one alternative
And I may be romantic
I may risk my life for it
But I ain't gonna die for you
You know I ain't no Juliet
I'm not gonna watch you
While you burn yourself out, baby
No, I'm not gonna stop you
'Cause I'm not the one that's crazy, yeah
I'm not the one that's crazy, oh yeah
I'm not the one that's crazy
Facts about Ampersand
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Ampersand is written and performed by Amanda Palmer.
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It is first released on September 13, 2008 as part of Amanda Palmer's album "Who Killed Amanda Palmer" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the song 'Ampersand' by Amanda Palmer delves into themes of self-identity, resilience, and standing up for oneself. The lyrics present a powerful character who defies both social standards and toxic partnerships because he values his personal worth and autonomous power during difficult times and under attack. The lyrics of Ampersand show different themes because they reflect actual events while giving people power and making social statements and showing both their emotional distress and their deep sadness. The song expresses multiple themes which include establishing personal identity through self-discovery and fighting against societal standards while demonstrating strength to handle both life challenges and broken romantic ties. The lyrics present grown-up relationship themes plus personal battle themes which contain violent acts and emotional turmoil. The content requires parental guidance because it contains material which children under 13 should not watch.
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Ampersand falls under the genre Alternative.
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Ampersand song length is 5 minutes and 58 seconds.
Who wrote Ampersand lyrics?
Ampersand is written and performed by Amanda Palmer.
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When was Ampersand released?
It is first released on September 13, 2008 as part of Amanda Palmer's album "Who Killed Amanda Palmer" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Ampersand lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the song 'Ampersand' by Amanda Palmer delves into themes of self-identity, resilience, and standing up for oneself. The lyrics present a powerful character who defies both social standards and toxic partnerships because he values his personal worth and autonomous power during difficult times and under attack. The lyrics of Ampersand show different themes because they reflect actual events while giving people power and making social statements and showing both their emotional distress and their deep sadness. The song expresses multiple themes which include establishing personal identity through self-discovery and fighting against societal standards while demonstrating strength to handle both life challenges and broken romantic ties. The lyrics present grown-up relationship themes plus personal battle themes which contain violent acts and emotional turmoil. The content requires parental guidance because it contains material which children under 13 should not watch.
✔️
Which genre is Ampersand?
Ampersand falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Ampersand?
Ampersand song length is 5 minutes and 58 seconds.
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