Tenfold
Thundercat Lyrics
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We'll be free
From fear, from fear, remember my name
I won't forget you, even passing
I know we'll be, don't you forget me
Strange how things work, nothing's promised
Let your heart beat, you'll guide mine
Your guide, always we will survive
I will go on, no need for care
Won't you trust me
I know it's hard when you can't trust
No one, nothing, you can't let love go
You can trust me, I will never, leave you
Right here, always, by your side
Heavy, dare we, got to
Share this love
Who knows maybe we'll learn to fly
The lyrics of "Tenfold" by Thundercat seem to express the idea of freedom from fear and the importance of understanding and trusting each other. The singer implies that he will always remember the other person's name, even when they are separated. He acknowledges the uncertainty of life, but encourages his companion to follow their heart and be confident that they both will survive. He reassures the other person by saying that he will never leave them and that he is always there for them. Even though it may be difficult to trust others, he wants the other person to know that they can always trust him.
The song's lyrics are seemingly autobiographical, reflecting Thundercat's own struggles with grief and loss. Thundercat lost his close friend and collaborator, rapper Mac Miller, in 2018, and his own brother, Ronald Bruner Jr., experienced a medical crisis in 2020 that nearly resulted in his death. Thus, the lyrics might be interpreted as Thundercat expressing his own feelings of loneliness and uncertainty about the future, while also trying to be a comforting presence for those in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe you'll see one day
Someday you might come to understand
We'll be free
We'll be able to live without any constraints
From fear, from fear, remember my name
Don't be afraid, always remember me
I won't forget you, even passing
I'll remember you even after I'm gone
I know we'll be, don't you forget me
I'm certain we'll be together, don't forget about me
Strange how things work, nothing's promised
Life is unpredictable, we can't expect anything
Let your heart beat, you'll guide mine
Follow your own heart, it will lead to mine
Your guide, always we will survive
Together we'll always find a way to survive
I will go on, no need for care
I'll keep moving forward, no need to worry about me
Won't you trust me
Can you trust me?
I know it's hard when you can't trust
I understand how difficult it is when trust is broken
No one, nothing, you can't let love go
Don't let go of love for anyone or anything
You can trust me, I will never, leave you
You can rely on me, I'll never abandon you
Right here, always, by your side
I'll always be here, by your side
Heavy, dare we, got to
We'll have to take a risk, it won't be easy
Share this love
Let's share our love
Who knows maybe we'll learn to fly
Who knows, maybe we'll be able to achieve the impossible
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STEPHEN BRUNER, STEVEN D ELLISON, TAYLOR GRAVES
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