its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
Baby, just ask once more
Because I saw your door wide open
But the floor is still freezing
Hailey, I was sick and I'm still quite unwell
Tell me it's you or nothing at all
I stole your soul
Because you said I’d never be able
But all the whole world is still on my string
Second time now and you’ve done this before
Drive around the back so I can’t see them
But you’re still freezing
Let me take your coat and your keys and this car
Because I’ve been unwell far too long now
I stole your soul
Because you said I’d never be able
But all the whole world is still on my string
But all the whole world is still on my string
It’s never much when I sing about you
Because I saw your door wide open
But the floor is still freezing
Hailey, I was sick and I'm still quite unwell
Tell me it's you or nothing at all
I stole your soul
Because you said I’d never be able
But all the whole world is still on my string
Second time now and you’ve done this before
Drive around the back so I can’t see them
But you’re still freezing
Let me take your coat and your keys and this car
Because I’ve been unwell far too long now
I stole your soul
Because you said I’d never be able
But all the whole world is still on my string
But all the whole world is still on my string
It’s never much when I sing about you
Lyrics submitted by kissmeimeskmo
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im not sure how to explain why, but this song reminds me of 2 people in love and one is suicidal & the weight on the others shoulders to help them and deal with all the feelings of it all. the struggle to help them while having the thoughts of life without them
@sarahmorrison it gives me vibes of death, I can't explain why exactly<br /> <br /> the lines "you're still freezing"<br /> <br /> and then if the love of your life is your whole world, then it's not great if your whole world is on a string, or rope. <br /> <br /> Macabre interpretation, but something is sad about this song.
i agree with sarah. especially this part:
Hailey, I was sick and I'm still quite unwell Tell me it's you or nothing at all
This band is hands down my favorite band right now. It reminds me of a mix between, Copeland, Mat Musto, Scott the Musical, and Circa Survive.
This song in particular, is just Epic to say the least, hell, the entire album is epic. love lydia to bits and pieces.
I feel like this song is about one person who is in love, but never wanted to let themself go, and the other person, while in love, is used to having the world. but they are not used to sharing the world. I am so in love with this song it's insane, I can't stop listening to it.
I think this is referencing Mark Z. Danielewski's "Only Revolutions." The two main characters, Sam and Hailey, are forever 16 years old and they have their hard times in the fantasy world they live in, but they are always and forever in love. For everyone who hasn't read that book, go and buy it now, it's amazing.
I love this song. Reminds me of what used to be.
Second time now and you’ve done this before Drive around the back so I can’t see them But you’re still freezing Let me take your coat and your keys and this car Because I’ve been unwell far too long now
my favorite part.
What i get out of these lyrics is that a guy and a girl was in a relationship but she cheated on him not once but twice.....hence the "Second time now" verse, i dont know thats just me
That makes total sense, I think you might be right.
Heck, this song could be about donkeys and I wouldn't care; it sounds great! Yeah Lydia!
This song gives me the chills. Totally in love with it :]