Kaili
Caribou Lyrics
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If it comes to push and shove
She has kept a lookout on
Over what's left of their love
And he keeps himself held back
For both their peace of minds
But he's no less quick to know
To begrudge of what he finds
Oh, see I should soon
See I should soon
As they watch themselves grow old
As he helps her into bed
Just a hint of it survives
Just a spark inside his head
Oh, I can't tell
How much all they seemed to care
And something in the way she tells me
I wish that I'd been there
Oh, see I should soon
See I should soon
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The lyrics to Caribou's song Kaili tell the story of a couple that has gone through some struggles in their relationship. Both parties have had to hold back and make compromises for the sake of their sanity and the sustainability of their love. The song suggests that they have grown old together and there is only a remnant of their love left, albeit a significant one. The singer wishes that they had been there to witness the love they once had.
The opening lines suggest that the woman in the relationship is strong-willed and can stand up for herself, even in a challenging situation. The man, meanwhile, seems to be more passive and avoids confrontation to keep the peace. However, he still harbors resentments, which are hinted at in the third verse when he feels begrudging of something he's found out. As the song progresses, it's clear that the couple has been together for a long time, but their connection has dwindled to just a spark in the man's head.
The song's melancholic melody and vocals reinforce the emotional message of the lyrics. The listener can feel both nostalgia and sadness for the couple and their lost love. The repetition of the refrain "See I should soon" adds to the overall sense of longing for a bygone era where their love was still strong.
Line by Line Meaning
She can hold on to her own
She's capable of taking care of herself
If it comes to push and shove
If necessary, she won't back down
She has kept a lookout on
She's been observant of their relationship
Over what's left of their love
What remains of their love is valuable to her
And he keeps himself held back
He's cautious not to disrupt their peace of mind
For both their peace of minds
He's mindful of their well-being
But he's no less quick to know
He's still attentive to what's happening between them
To begrudge of what he finds
He sometimes feels resentful of what he discovers
As they watch themselves grow old
They're aging together
As he helps her into bed
He's lovingly assisting her
Just a hint of it survives
Only a small part of their love remains
Just a spark inside his head
He still has feelings for her
Oh, I can't tell
It's hard to determine
How much all they seemed to care
The extent to which they cared about each other is unclear
And something in the way she tells me
The way she speaks conveys something important
I wish that I'd been there
I regret not having been present
Oh, see I should soon
I need to recognize
See I should soon
I must realize
See I should soon
I need to understand
See I should soon
I must acknowledge
See I should soon
I need to act on my newfound knowledge
See I should soon
I must pay attention to what I'm seeing
See I should soon
I need to make a decision
See I should soon
I must take action
See I should soon
I need to move forward
See I should soon
I must not delay
See I should soon
It's time for me to act
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Daniel Victor Snaith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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