“Love You Till Tuesday;” Is the idea of the whimsy of young love which they are able to exploit as such a meaningful notion. However, the song suggests that even those proclaiming their love are not entirely devoted to the cause (as they think themselves to be), as the song rambles off to “be nice to the big blue sea” with no apparent relevance. It’s all an artful joke about the silliness of those who think they’re in love, even whilst accepting that their love will not last forever, and is not all-encompassing. Surely this admittance of fault in their love proves their love untrue? Or is this ability to accept an expiry date will come for their love merely a sign of their appreciation for and full understanding of their love? The songs end; “I might be able to stretch you till Wednesday,” however, suggests that this is not the case. It pokes fun at the idea of a love which can be catalogued and timed, whilst accepting that this kind of love is the harsh reality which we so often face.
I enjoyed the song’s playful tone, and found it a delightful commentary on the flippant and short-lived nature of modern love.