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Suddenly I See
KT Tunstall Lyrics


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Well her face is a map of the world
Is a map of the world
You can see she's a beautiful girl
She's a beautiful girl
And everything around her is a silver pool of light
The people who surround her feel the benefit of it
It makes you calm
She holds you captivated in her palm

Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
(Suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me

Well I feel like walking the world
Like walking the world
And you can hear she's a beautiful girl
She's a beautiful girl
She fills up every corner like she's born in black and white
Makes you feel warmer when you're trying to remember
What you heard
She likes to leave you hanging on a wire

Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
(Suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me

And she's taller than most
And she's looking at me
I can see her eyes looking from the page of a magazine
She makes me feel like I could be a tower
A big strong tower, yeah
The power to be, the power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah
(Suddenly I see)
She got the power to be, the power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah
(Suddenly I see)
She got the power to be, the power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Suddenly I see)
She got the power to be, the power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah
(Suddenly I see)
She got the power to be, the power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah

Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
(Suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me, oh-oh
(Suddenly I see) hey, yeah
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
(Suddenly I see) yeah
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of KT Tunstall's "Suddenly I See" describe feelings of admiration and inspiration towards a confident and beautiful woman. The metaphorical language describes her face as a map of the world, implying that she knows herself and her place in the world confidently. The silver pool of light around her suggests that people feel the positive energy she emits, making them feel calm and captivated. The singer wants to be like her and walk the world feeling as confident and empowered as she does.


The chorus repeats "suddenly I see" followed by "this is what I wanna be" and "why the hell it means so much to me." These lyrics suggest that the singer has had an epiphany, realizing that the confident and powerful woman he has been admiring is who he wants to be. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the intensity of these feelings and how important it is for the singer to be like her. The power to see, give, and be her is something that he desires greatly.


Line by Line Meaning

Well her face is a map of the world
Her face reveals her story and experiences like a map of the entire world.


Is a map of the world
Her face speaks volumes about her and her journey, like a complete map of the world.


You can see she's a beautiful girl
Her beauty is not just on the surface, it's visible in her entire being and persona.


She's a beautiful girl
She possesses a beauty that transcends physical appearance, it's reflected in her character, actions and impact on people.


And everything around her is a silver pool of light
Her presence and aura radiate positivity, warmth and hope, brightening everything around her like a silver pool of light.


The people who surround her feel the benefit of it
The people around her feel uplifted, inspired and empowered by her mere presence and influence.


It makes you calm
Being in her presence brings about a sense of calmness and tranquility that is rare and precious.


She holds you captivated in her palm
Her charismatic personality and magnetism captivate you, making you unable to take your eyes off her or resist her influence.


Well I feel like walking the world
Seeing her and experiencing her effect on people makes the singer feel like she can conquer the world.


Like walking the world
She feels emboldened and empowered to travel and experience the world like never before.


And you can hear she's a beautiful girl
Her beauty is not just seen, it's felt and heard in her words, tone and actions.


She fills up every corner like she's born in black and white
She occupies every space and aspect of life like she was born to do so, adding color and vibrance to everything she touches.


Makes you feel warmer when you're trying to remember what you heard
Her impact on people is not just immediate, it lingers and brings comfort even when one is trying to recall their memory of her.


She likes to leave you hanging on a wire
She enjoys keeping people on their toes and intrigued, never letting them fully predict or understand her.


And she's taller than most
Not just in height, but in personality, character and impact, she stands above most people.


And she's looking at me
The singer feels her attention and focus on her, giving her a sense of importance and value.


I can see her eyes looking from the page of a magazine
Even in pictures and magazines, her eyes and presence seem to follow and affect the viewer.


She makes me feel like I could be a tower
Her influence and inspiration make the singer feel like she can be a powerful force and make a significant impact.


A big strong tower, yeah
The metaphorical tower represents strength, support and greatness that the singer feels capable of achieving.


The power to be, the power to give, the power to see, yeah, yeah
Being inspired by her and her impact grants the singer the power to be her best self, give back to others and see the world in a new light.


She got the power to be, the power to give, the power to see, yeah, yeah, yeah
Reinforcing the previous lines, the singer asserts that the beautiful girl has the ability to evoke change, growth and transformation in others.


Suddenly I see (suddenly I see) This is what I wanna be
Through this experience, the singer realizes that being like the beautiful girl is what she wants to achieve and aspire to.


Why the hell it means so much to me (Suddenly I see)
The singer is overwhelmed by the significance and impact this realization has on her, making her question why it matters so much.


Why the hell it means so much to me
The impact of the beautiful girl's influence on the singer is so significant and powerful that she's confused by its intensity.


hey, yeah
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement for the possibilities ahead, fueled by the inspiration of the beautiful girl.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KT Tunstall

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@felipemizael

Her face is a map of the world
Is a map of the world
You can see, she's a beautiful girl
She's a beautiful girl
And everything around her is a silver pool of light
The people who surround her feel the benefit of it
It makes you calm
She holds you captivated in her palm

Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me? (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me?

I feel like walking the world
Like walking the world
You can hear she's a beautiful girl
She's a beautiful girl
She fills up every corner like she's born in black and white
Makes you feel warmer when you're trying to remember
What you heard
She likes to leave you hanging on a word

Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me? (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me?

And she's taller than most
And she's looking at me
I can see her eyes looking from a page in a magazine
She makes me feel like I could be a tower
A big strong tower, yeah
The power to be
The power to give
The power to see
Yea yea
(Suddenly I see)

She got the power to be
The power to give
The power to see
Yea yea
(Suddenly I see)

She got the power to be
The power to give
The power to see
Yea yea yea
(Suddenly I see)

She got the power to be
The power to give
The power to see
Yea yea
(Suddenly I see)

She got the power to be
The power to give
The power to see
Yea, yea

Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me?
Ooh, yea, yea (suddenly I see)

(Suddenly I see)

Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me yeaa yeahh (suddenly I see)
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me



@elisamavidal7000

Well her face is a map of the world
Is a map of the world
You can see she's a beautiful girl
She's a beautiful girl
And everything around her is a silver pool of light
The people who surround her feel the benefit of it
It makes you calm
She holds you captivated in her palm
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
(Suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
Well I feel like walking the world
Like walking the world
And you can hear she's a beautiful girl
She's a beautiful girl
She fills up every corner like she's born in black and white
Makes you feel warmer when you're trying to remember
What you heard
She likes to leave you hanging on a wire
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
(Suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
And she's taller than most
And she's looking at me
I can see her eyes looking from the page of a magazine
She makes me feel like I could be a tower
A big strong tower, yeah
The power to be, the power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah
(Suddenly I see)
She got the power to be, the power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah
(Suddenly I see)
She got the power to be, the power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Suddenly I see)
She got the power to be, the power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah
(Suddenly I see)
She got the power to be, the power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
(Suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me, oh-oh
(Suddenly I see) hey, yeah
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
(Suddenly I see) yeah
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me



@karenbarros7088

Her face is a map of the world, is a map of the world
You can see she's a beautiful girl, she's a beautiful girl
And everything around her is a silver pool of light
People who surround her feel the benefit of it
It makes you calm
She'll hold you captivated in her palm

Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me

I feel like walking the world, like walking the world
You can hear she's a beautiful girl, she's a beautiful girl
She fills up every corner like she's born
In black and white
Makes you feel warmer when you're trying to remember
What you heard
She likes to leave you hanging on a word

Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see (suddenly I see)
Why the hell it means so much to me

And she's taller than most, and she's looking at me
I can see her eyes looking from the page in the magazine
She makes me feel like I could be a tower
Big strong tower yeah

The power to be
The power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah
She got the power to be
The power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah
The power to be
The power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah
She got the power to be
The power to give
The power to see, yeah, yeah

Suddenly I see
This is what I wanna be
Suddenly I see
Why the hell it means so much to me
Suddenly I see
This is what I want to be
Suddenly I see
Why the hell it means so much to me



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i just heard this song while in a nail salon in Japan out of all places and it sent this memory of nostalgia through my mind.

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