July 16, 2009

"Wise Up"

I can't get "Wise Up" by Aimee Mann off of my mind. I watched Magnolia, my favorite film, again today, and this song is really on my mind right now. It's so beautiful and sad. It's very easy to relate to. Here's the lyrics, and a link to the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_goEernujW8

It's not
What you thought
When you first began it
You got
What you want
Now you can hardly stand it though,
By now you know
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up

You're sure
There's a cure
And you have finally found it
You think
One drink
Will shrink you 'til you're underground
And living down
But it's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up

Prepare a list of what you need
Before you sign away the deed
'Cause it's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
No, it's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
No, it's not going to stop
So just...give up

2 comments:

  1. "Prepare a list of what you need
    Before you sign away the deed"

    Love those lyrics and Mann sings them so beautifully. Great song.

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  2. The song works AMAZINGLY in Magnolia. Many people hate the sing-along, but that and the frog scene (also much-hated) are my favorite scenes in my favorite film.

    Aimee Mann is amazing. I love her. She's brilliant, and has a perfect voice.

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