Black Hole
She & Him Lyrics
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So bleary
I guess I'm young, but I feel so weary
I've tried to express it, but I think it's all a bore
It's at the heart of me
A very part of me
Speak slowly, I can't hear you
My mind keeps spinning closer and closer
To the rain on the roof
And the rain in my head
And the things that you said
Keep on taking further ahead
And it just gets so foggy
It's nowhere in here
And it's everywhere else
That I don't want to be
But I'm stuck here
Getting misty over you
I'm alone, on a bicycle for two.
Speak slowly, I can't hear you
My mind keeps spinning closer and closer
To the rain on the roof
And the rain in my head
And the things that you said
Keep on taking further ahead
And it just gets so foggy
It's nowhere in here
And it's everywhere else
That I don't want to be
But I'm stuck here
Getting misty over you
I'm alone, on a bicycle for two.
The lyrics to She & Him's song Black Hole depict the feeling of weariness and confusion that can come with being young and trying to express oneself. The singer feels lost and unable to connect with others, as if they are trapped in a foggy, isolated bubble. They struggle to hear and comprehend what is going on around them, as their mind spins and the rain on the roof echoes in their head.
The chorus, "speak slowly, I can't hear you," represents the singer's desire to be understood, to have someone slow down and try to comprehend what they are going through. But the confusion deepens as the things that are said to them only push them further away from where they want to be. The image of being alone on a bicycle for two adds to the sense of isolation and disconnection, as the singer struggles to find someone to ride with.
Overall, Black Hole is a poignant and relatable reflection on the challenges of youth and the struggle to communicate and connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes are
I'm tired and my vision is blurry.
So bleary
I can't see very well due to exhaustion.
I guess I'm young, but I feel so weary
Despite being young, I feel mentally exhausted and drained.
I've tried to express it, but I think it's all a bore
I've attempted to express my feelings, but it all feels tedious.
It's at the heart of me
This feeling is at the core of who I am.
A very part of me
It's an integral aspect of my being.
Speak slowly, I can't hear you
I'm so consumed by my thoughts that I have trouble focusing on external stimuli.
My mind keeps spinning closer and closer
My thoughts are becoming more overwhelming and confusing.
To the rain on the roof
I'm fixated on the sound of rain outside.
And the rain in my head
I can't shake the thoughts and feelings flooding my mind.
And the things that you said
Your words are still affecting me.
Keep on taking further ahead
Your words are influencing my future thoughts and actions.
And it just gets so foggy
My mind becomes increasingly unclear and uncertain.
It's nowhere in here
I can't make sense of my own thoughts and feelings.
And it's everywhere else
I'm preoccupied with thoughts and situations outside of myself.
That I don't want to be
I don't want to be consumed by these thoughts and feelings.
But I'm stuck here
I'm trapped in this mental state.
Getting misty over you
My emotions are clouding my judgement and affecting my perspective of you.
I'm alone, on a bicycle for two.
I'm trying to navigate this confusing situation by myself.
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