When we were young, we used to live so close to it
And we were scared and we were beautiful
And when I peered over the edge and see in death, if we are always the same
Oh, and I feel that nothing in life could ever be like this again
'Cause your love kept me alive and made me insane
There were moments when it seemed okay
(But I go back alone)
To this moment away, where do you stay?
(I go back alone)
There was a time when the music would play
Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb
Taking all my time
Oh, when I get up, this is what I see
Welcome to reality
Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb
Taking all my time
Oh, when I get up, this is what I see
Welcome to reality
When we were young, we used to live so close to it
And we were scared that you were beautiful
And when I peered over the edge and see in death, if we are always the same
There were moments when it seemed okay
(But I go back alone)
To this moment away, or where do you stay?
(I go back alone)
Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb
Taking all my time
Oh, when I get up, this is what I see
Welcome to reality
Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb
Taking all my time
Oh, when I get up, this is what I see
Welcome to reality
Oh, baby, every
(Give me a sign)
And we were scared and we were beautiful
And when I peered over the edge and see in death, if we are always the same
'Cause your love kept me alive and made me insane
(But I go back alone)
To this moment away, where do you stay?
(I go back alone)
There was a time when the music would play
Taking all my time
Oh, when I get up, this is what I see
Welcome to reality
Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb
Taking all my time
Oh, when I get up, this is what I see
Welcome to reality
And we were scared that you were beautiful
And when I peered over the edge and see in death, if we are always the same
(But I go back alone)
To this moment away, or where do you stay?
(I go back alone)
Taking all my time
Oh, when I get up, this is what I see
Welcome to reality
Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb
Taking all my time
Oh, when I get up, this is what I see
Welcome to reality
(Give me a sign)
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This song hits home - well at least my interpretation of it. While it may seem like the end of the world since you are no longer with someone you thought was your true soulmate - life goes on... Grimes' puts it perfectly - it's reality. Feels nice to know that Grimes has been in my shoes as well, and her message of everything being okay at the end of it all is special.
Grimes really hit the ball out of the park with this song. Anyway, I think it's just about the general vulnerability of being with someone from her perspective. Maye "break bread with an infidel and plunge into the dark" means that as a feminist, she's still going into relationships with Men, maybe even Men whose ideals differ from hers, but I could be misinterpreting.
The rest of the lyrics tend to hint towards being forced to accept reality. It can hit hard and feel like landing on a cold hard surface, when it used to seem both less and more intimidating from a child's perspective. Either way, she will be remembered for this song, it's a classic.