Still
Daughter Lyrics
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And leave them
Out of this home
Out on the road
Two feet standing on a principle
Two hands longing for each others warmth
Cold smoke seeping out of colder throats
Darkness falling, leaves nowhere to go
It's spiraling down
Biting words like a wolf howling
Hate is spitting out each others mouths
But we're still sleeping like we're lovers
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
Two feet standing on a principle
Two hands digging in each others wounds
Cold smoke seeping out of colder throats
Darkness falling, leaves nowhere to move
It's spiraling down
Biting words like a wolf howling
Hate is spitting out each others mouths
But we're still sleeping like we're lovers
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
I'll wrap up my bones
And leave them
Out of this home
Out on the road
Two feet standing on a principle
Two hands longing for each others warmth
Cold smoke seeping out of colder throats
Darkness falling, leaves nowhere to go
The lyrics of Daughter's song "Still" describe a relationship that is falling apart, characterized by verbal hostility and hate-spitting, yet the two protagonists still sleep like lovers, with their feet, eyes, hands and hearts still touching and matching. This duality is reinforced with vivid metaphors, such as the "cold smoke seeping out of colder throats" and the "darkness falling, leaves nowhere to go." The repetition of the final stanza, which echoes the opening one, suggests a cyclical nature to the situation, as if the couple is trapped in a pattern of destructive behavior.
The verses use examples of contrast to demonstrate how the two individuals are attempting to hold onto the relationship despite their glaring flaws. The singer shows the two set in their disdain for one another, however, they still hold one another to attempt to keep the love they once had. The use of darkness falling in the second verse suggests a feeling of finality, that this relationship is ending and thus they can't do anything but hold onto each other for comfort. The use of the metaphor of the bones is also used as a way to describe a dead relationship, and how there appears to be no more hope for its survival.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll wrap up my bones
I will prepare myself for a change
And leave them
I will detach and leave behind something important
Out of this home
I will leave the place I call home
Out on the road
I will travel to new places and experiences
Two feet standing on a principle
I firmly stand my ground on my values and beliefs
Two hands longing for each others warmth
I crave love and intimacy from a significant other
Cold smoke seeping out of colder throats
We are being hurtful and bitter towards one another
Darkness falling, leaves nowhere to go
We are lost and confused, unable to find a way out of our problems
It's spiraling down
Our situation is getting worse
Biting words like a wolf howling
We are verbally attacking each other like wild animals
Hate is spitting out each others mouths
We are filled with hatred for one another
But we're still sleeping like we're lovers
Despite our issues, we still cling to each other as if nothing is wrong
Still with feet touching
We are physically close to each other
Still with eyes meeting
We still look deeply into each other's eyes
Still our hands match
Our hands still fit together perfectly
Still with hearts beating
Our hearts are still united and in sync
I'll wrap up my bones
Again, I will prepare myself for a change
And leave them
Again, I will detach and leave behind something important
Out of this home
Again, I will leave the place I call home
Out on the road
Again, I will travel to new places and experiences
Two feet standing on a principle
Again, I firmly stand my ground on my values and beliefs
Two hands digging in each others wounds
Again, we are hurting each other deeply
Cold smoke seeping out of colder throats
Again, we are being hurtful and bitter towards one another
Darkness falling, leaves nowhere to move
Again, we are lost and confused, unable to find a way out of our problems
It's spiraling down
Again, our situation is getting worse
Biting words like a wolf howling
Again, we are verbally attacking each other like wild animals
Hate is spitting out each others mouths
Again, we are filled with hatred for one another
But we're still sleeping like we're lovers
Again, despite our issues, we cling to each other as if nothing is wrong
Still with feet touching
Again, we are physically close to each other
Still with eyes meeting
Again, we still look deeply into each other's eyes
Still our hands match
Again, our hands still fit together perfectly
Still with hearts beating
Again, our hearts are still united and in sync
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elena Veronica Tonra, Igor Alexandre Haefeli
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I'll wrap up my bones
And leave them
Out of this home
Out on the road
Two feet standing on a principle
Two hands longing for each others warmth
Cold smoke seeping out of colder throats
Darkness falling, leaves nowhere to go
It's spiraling down
Biting words like a wolf howling
Hate is spitting out each others mouths
But we're still sleeping like we're lovers
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
Two feet standing on a principle
Two hands digging in each others wounds
Cold smoke seeping out of colder throats
Darkness falling, leaves nowhere to move
It's spiraling down
Biting words like a wolf howling
Hate is spitting out each others mouths
But we're still sleeping like we're lovers
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating
I'll wrap up my bones
And leave them
Out of this home
Out on the road
Two feet standing on a principle
Two hands longing for each others warmth
Cold smoke seeping out of colder throats
Darkness falling, leaves nowhere to go
@chelseacrockett4576
I can't listen to this song anymore unless it's the middle of the night when I can break down and cry alone so nobody sees
@arielvanmoos7583
I feel you. ♥
@celiadiaz3988
+Chelsea Crockett I feel you so, so much.
@exploringabandonedguernsey3421
I know how u feel
@Sunkenballs12
i love my sister
@alikahuntley9986
carmen ツ daughters you are not unwanted. You are loved.
@inseinxen
I feel nervous while listening to the song. So beautiful.
@cgx6751
INSEIN I thought it was just me
@nadineajax9030
I feel so empty.
@andrewvatavu2155
I know how you feel.