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Monday, August 01, 2011
Yet - Switchfoot
The situation this song is describing, at least in my eyes, paints the picture of a beautiful relationship that has been going strong for a while. Its hit a few bumps along the road, and the course of the relationship has opened doors that have exposed the shortcomings of both people. One more than the other. Its sung by the one whose shortcomings are greater than the other. The music conveys the tone. The words tell the tale.
All attempts have failed
This guy has been trying to show his love in a way that makes her feel it.
All my heads are tails
But each time, the way in he goes about it is exactly opposite.
She's got teary eyes
I've got reasons why
And like an idiot, he tries to explain that he tried.
I'm losing ground and gaining speed
but someone who is upset doesn't ever accept a reason. all they know is the hurt they feel. And in that moment, nothing can erase that hurt.
I've lost myself or most of me
He even knows that's not the right way to handle the situation. He KNOWS it. but still feels the need to explain. It's not his true self acting, but instead a passionate frustration fueled by love.
I'm headed for the final precipice
This time everything's on the table. She's got all her chips in. its come down to a final hand.
But you haven't lost me yet
No, you haven't lost me yet
This is where the song suggests that he's not the only one that's made mistakes. However, hers are minuscule compared to his.
I'll sing until my heart caves in
He'll fight to the end. His whole heart is in this one. Because everything says that she's the one.
No, you haven't lost me yet, yet
These days pass me by
I dream with open eyes
This verse is a reflection on everything up to this point. Every day brings them closer. Closer to what? to the dream of forever. He's open to it.
Nightmares haunt my days
Visions blur my nights
But things like this tiff, issue, whatever you want to call it are scary. especially this one. what does something this big mean for the rest of the relationship?
I'm so confused
What's true of false
His mind doesn't work like hers. He wants to get the facts out. He wants to know what he did. what she did. what anyone did that got them here. and he wants to know if any feeling-love, frustration, anger- is justified
What's fact or fiction after all
Which part of the references to past events were true. which were skewed? which were exaggerated? overestimated? underestimated?
I feel like I'm an apparition's pet
But WHO CARES!!!! Once again, the idiot inside him is searching for reasons instead of showing love. SHOWING LOVE. that's what was missing. not all the exactly correct facts.
But you haven't lost me yet
No, you haven't lost me yet
I'll run until my heart caves in
No, you haven't lost me yet
If it doesn't break, if it doesn't break, if it doesn't break
If it doesn't break your heart, it isn't love
No, if it doesn't break your heart, it's not enough
We've all been there. We've felt our heart break. It's a horrible feeling. And yet its one of the surest ways to know that love exists. Similarly to the shadow proving the sunshine, heartbreak proves love.
It's when you're breaking down with your insides coming out
That's when you find out what your heart is made of
Her heart is tender. It's fragile. Yet his is dry and cracked. not because of her, but because of the situation he's in. a mix of emotions have left him speechless and nervous. nervous about the future. nervous about the past. nervous about LOVE
And you haven't lost me yet
No, you haven't lost me yet
I'll sing until my heart caves in
No, you haven't lost me yet
'Cause you haven't lost me yet
Nervous or not, he's still in. and so is He. and he's hoping that so is she. but ultimately, He holds the master plan and he'll have to wait anxiously for it to unravel.
All attempts have failed
This guy has been trying to show his love in a way that makes her feel it.
All my heads are tails
But each time, the way in he goes about it is exactly opposite.
She's got teary eyes
I've got reasons why
And like an idiot, he tries to explain that he tried.
I'm losing ground and gaining speed
but someone who is upset doesn't ever accept a reason. all they know is the hurt they feel. And in that moment, nothing can erase that hurt.
I've lost myself or most of me
He even knows that's not the right way to handle the situation. He KNOWS it. but still feels the need to explain. It's not his true self acting, but instead a passionate frustration fueled by love.
I'm headed for the final precipice
This time everything's on the table. She's got all her chips in. its come down to a final hand.
But you haven't lost me yet
No, you haven't lost me yet
This is where the song suggests that he's not the only one that's made mistakes. However, hers are minuscule compared to his.
I'll sing until my heart caves in
He'll fight to the end. His whole heart is in this one. Because everything says that she's the one.
No, you haven't lost me yet, yet
These days pass me by
I dream with open eyes
This verse is a reflection on everything up to this point. Every day brings them closer. Closer to what? to the dream of forever. He's open to it.
Nightmares haunt my days
Visions blur my nights
But things like this tiff, issue, whatever you want to call it are scary. especially this one. what does something this big mean for the rest of the relationship?
I'm so confused
What's true of false
His mind doesn't work like hers. He wants to get the facts out. He wants to know what he did. what she did. what anyone did that got them here. and he wants to know if any feeling-love, frustration, anger- is justified
What's fact or fiction after all
Which part of the references to past events were true. which were skewed? which were exaggerated? overestimated? underestimated?
I feel like I'm an apparition's pet
But WHO CARES!!!! Once again, the idiot inside him is searching for reasons instead of showing love. SHOWING LOVE. that's what was missing. not all the exactly correct facts.
But you haven't lost me yet
No, you haven't lost me yet
I'll run until my heart caves in
No, you haven't lost me yet
If it doesn't break, if it doesn't break, if it doesn't break
If it doesn't break your heart, it isn't love
No, if it doesn't break your heart, it's not enough
We've all been there. We've felt our heart break. It's a horrible feeling. And yet its one of the surest ways to know that love exists. Similarly to the shadow proving the sunshine, heartbreak proves love.
It's when you're breaking down with your insides coming out
That's when you find out what your heart is made of
Her heart is tender. It's fragile. Yet his is dry and cracked. not because of her, but because of the situation he's in. a mix of emotions have left him speechless and nervous. nervous about the future. nervous about the past. nervous about LOVE
And you haven't lost me yet
No, you haven't lost me yet
I'll sing until my heart caves in
No, you haven't lost me yet
'Cause you haven't lost me yet
Nervous or not, he's still in. and so is He. and he's hoping that so is she. but ultimately, He holds the master plan and he'll have to wait anxiously for it to unravel.
The tone of the music in this song is somber. Because there have been no decisions made. The bet is still on the table. The girl's not made her decision. But the boy will sit with his heart in his hands and wait for her. He'll do anything for her. Because even if she may not be his anymore, he is still without a doubt hers and he'll do for her whatever it takes. But the worst part is that he's said that before. and even though he meant it. there was no follow through. his attempts failed last time. He's not learning at the speed thats required, and that breaks his heart. so he's hoping with all his heart that this time, if there is another, he'll get it right.
Lyrics written and performed by Switchfoot. Evaluated by Zack
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