Paul Simon
The Russian Futurists Lyrics
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it's the strangest, most dangerous place I could hide
it's a wonder this cold comfort
hasn't hollowed and swallowed you and I from inside
you're my first want on the worst nights
my gut knots up, my heart bursts like
a pinata pops, this has gotta stop
watch the water drop from clouds, it sure rains a lot
and I've felt how a heart melts down
I'm so burnt out; I'm a shell now
it's the worst of lows, it's the first to go,
it's the last to come back when the sun melts the snow
what I'm giving you is taking
lots of lying and some faking
have I gone too far? Am I too far gone?
I've been up all night and fight to keep out the dawn
and we've felt how our hearts melt down
we're so burnt out; we're a shell now
it's the worst of lows, it's the first to go,
it's the last to come back when the sun melts the snow
In The Russian Futurists' song "Paul Simon," the artist reflects on the concept of comfort and how it can be both a salvation and a trap. The song begins with the notion that comfort is a dangerous place to hide, alluding to the idea that relying solely on comfort can stunt personal growth and lead to a hollow existence. However, the song goes on to juxtapose this view with the comfort of having someone else to lean on during difficult times. The artist suggests that the feeling of comfort can be a lifeline during moments of intense emotion or hardship, even if it is a temporary fix.
Throughout the song, the artist grapples with the highs and lows of love and relationships. The chorus describes the intense physical and emotional reactions that occur when thinking of a loved one: "my gut knots up, my heart bursts like a pinata pops." The artist acknowledges the rollercoaster of emotions that can accompany love, including the inevitability of feeling burnt out and hollowed. Despite the highs and lows, however, the comfort of having someone to rely on remains a constant.
Overall, "Paul Simon" presents a complex view of comfort, acknowledging its limitations while recognizing its importance in moments of need. The song encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and the messy reality of relationships, rather than seeking solace solely in comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
there's this one word, it's called comfort
I'm relying on something that makes me feel secure, but it's actually dangerous
it's the strangest, most dangerous place I could hide
I know that this comfort is actually leading me down a dangerous path
it's a wonder this cold comfort
I'm amazed that this unreliable source of security hasn't destroyed us both already
hasn't hollowed and swallowed you and I from inside
It's surprising that we haven't become empty shells from relying on this false sense of security
you're my first want on the worst nights
You're the one thing I need when everything goes wrong
my gut knots up, my heart bursts like
I feel intense emotions and physical symptoms when I think about you
a pinata pops, this has gotta stop
The pressure and intensity of my feelings are overwhelming and need to be addressed
watch the water drop from clouds, it sure rains a lot
The constant flow of negative thoughts and emotions is difficult to handle
and I've felt how a heart melts down
I know the pain of having my heart broken and it's happening again
I'm so burnt out; I'm a shell now
I'm exhausted from dealing with these intense emotions and I feel like I'm just going through the motions
it's the worst of lows, it's the first to go,
These intense emotions are the first things to fade and disappear when life gets better
it's the last to come back when the sun melts the snow
But they're also the last to return when things start looking up again
what I'm giving you is taking
I'm giving you so much, but it's taking a toll on me
lots of lying and some faking
I feel like I have to pretend everything is okay when it's not
have I gone too far? Am I too far gone?
I'm worried that I've let my emotions get out of control and it's too late to turn back
I've been up all night and fight to keep out the dawn
I'm struggling to sleep and cope with these emotions
and we've felt how our hearts melt down
We've both experienced this pain and struggle to cope with it
we're so burnt out; we're a shell now
We're both exhausted and struggling to cope with these intense emotions
it's the worst of lows, it's the first to go,
These intense emotions are the first things to fade and disappear when life gets better
it's the last to come back when the sun melts the snow
But they're also the last to return when things start looking up again
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mjap9032
This song was on the stock ringtone list on my old phone. I used this as an alarm for years. Hearing this now messes up my brain. I feel like I'm late for something and it's 1:00 am. 🤣
@slaff632
Samsung sgh-e590☝️😁
@SephirothWaifu
This sing reeks of happiness. Conveys a message 4 everyone!! So human and real .
I'm want to join in!
@SojaGeki
I was on a train ride with my best friend. She wanted to send me something via bluetooth. The request came in and I accepted. After it finished she asked me if I can accept her request. Really confused I stared at this file and opened it. We both laughed. It was my alarm clock for 7 years :)
From time to time I listen to this song
@sheilathomas1454
Why wasn't this song tha hit either I'm so confused right now their music was so good 🤔🤔😭🤨
@darinanekhai6744
wow. it was in 2005! time flies.
@georgykrasnokutskiy9280
This was a pre installed song on my first cell phone. I think it was a Sony Ericsson.
@blaski3670
I had this on my samsung as its ringtone
@gregoryvanderdonckt6028
Same on my old samsun SGH-J600
@SaquibFaisal
@@gregoryvanderdonckt6028 omg I had the same model 😱