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Shallow Lyrics
I want to
Awake
I am too
Away
And when I say I go away and I can't stay I know
I'm done
I'm done
And when you say you'll stay awake and we're
Away I know it's done
So done
I won't sit here
And I won't be here
I won't take it
I won't break it
In two
Away
I'm too
Awake
I won't sit here
I won't stay here
I won't sit here
In two
Awake
I am too
Away
I'm done
I'm done
Away I know it's done
So done
And I won't be here
I won't take it
I won't break it
Away
I'm too
Awake
I won't stay here
I won't sit here
In two
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Such a beautiful song by a brilliant band.
I think it's about a lack of knowing what to do with oneself after a break up and just wanting to escape from it all, the desire to stop relishing in it. Complete escapism is the priority while getting to terms with it being the end.
Even when another individual, who could potentially be the ex partner, who appears to be dealing with things better by the fact they are giving advice, is reinforcing the 'truth', that it is indeed the end.
The guitar is just perfect throughout this track. Love it!
This song is so good. I remember when it was first released February of last year and I listened to it on repeat for days on end. I agree with what you've said about the meaning. The fact that it's titled "Shallow" just adds to it. There's no depth anymore; whatever they once shared has completely disappeared.
This song is so good. I remember when it was first released February of last year and I listened to it on repeat for days on end. I agree with what you've said about the meaning. The fact that it's titled "Shallow" just adds to it. There's no depth anymore; whatever they once shared has completely disappeared.
I think it's about a break-up but the narrator hasn't made up his mind about it. He still wants to go back to the relationship. He feels like there is something missing from his life (I wont stay here IN TWO) and wants to try again (I won't sit here/ I won't break it.)
To me this song seems like someone who's been on and off in a bad relationship and is now trying to convince themselves to never go back