Grey L.A
Blackbear Lyrics
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Cuz it was real to me,
Was it even real,
Cuz if it was real,
Where are you goin,
Is it still the same way that you wanted it,
The same way that you needed it,
So tell me if it's real,
Baby tell me if it's real,
Tell me how you feel,
I wear no color today,
Window sounds of rain,
Nobody at the bar,
L.A. is grey today,
Where are you now,
Where are you goin,
Is it still the same way that you remember it,
Or was it ill praised when it was over with,
Where are you now,
Where are we goin,
Do you wanna change the way you remember it,
Do you wanna cha-,
Was it even real to you baby,
Cuz it was real to me,
Was it even real,
Cuz if it was real,
Where the fuck are you goin,
Is it still the same way that you wanted it,
The same way that you needed it,
So tell me if it's real,
So tell me if it's real,
Fuckin tell me how you feel,
Lesson learned,
Where are you now,
Where are you goin,
Where are you now,
Where are we goin,
Cuz I just wanna feel you now,
Just wanna feel you now, yeah,
So tell me if it's real,
Tell me how you feel,
Cuz I just wanna lay you down,
Just wanna feel you now
The lyrics to "Grey L.A" by Blackbear convey a sense of confusion and detachment after a relationship has ended. The singer questions the authenticity of their past relationship, wondering if it meant as much to their partner as it did to them. They seem to be struggling to come to terms with the fact that the relationship is over and can't help but wonder where their partner is and where they're going. The repetition of the lines "Where are you now? Where are you going?" indicates a sense of lost connection and a desire for answers.
The second half of the song brings a change in tone as the singer sings about their own feelings of loneliness and emptiness. They describe a day in L.A. that's devoid of color and full of rain, creating a somber atmosphere. The repeated lines "Where are you now? Where are we going?" suggest that the singer is now questioning their own direction in life and whether they want to change the way they remember their past relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to "Grey L.A" capture the sense of uncertainty and confusion that often accompanies the end of a relationship. The use of imagery and repetition creates a haunting and introspective mood that allows the listener to engage with the singer's emotional journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it even real to you baby,
Did you even believe in our relationship or was it just all in my head?
Cuz it was real to me,
I truly loved you and thought our relationship was genuine.
Was it even real,
Questioning the authenticity of our love and if it was real.
Cuz if it was real,
If our love was real, then we wouldn't be in this situation.
Where are you goin,
Asking where my partner is headed, both literally and figuratively.
Is it still the same way that you wanted it,
Do you still want our relationship to be how it was before?
The same way that you needed it,
Did you need our relationship as much as I did?
So tell me if it's real,
Asking my partner once again to confirm if our love was genuine.
Baby tell me if it's real,
Asking my partner to reassure me of our love.
Tell me how you feel,
Asking my partner to honestly express their feelings.
I wear no color today,
I feel dull and sad today.
Window sounds of rain,
The sound of the rain tapping on my window matches my mood.
Nobody at the bar,
I feel lonely and isolated from everyone else.
L.A. is grey today,
The city that's usually associated with glamour and sun is bleak and gloomy today.
Where are you now,
Wondering where my partner is currently at and what they're doing.
Is it still the same way that you remember it,
Asking if our relationship still holds the same importance as it did before.
Or was it ill praised when it was over with,
Questioning if our love was just a temporary thing that fizzled out.
Where are we goin,
Questioning where our relationship is headed.
Do you wanna change the way you remember it,
Asking if my partner wants to make any changes to our relationship.
Do you wanna cha-,
Cutting off mid-sentence, demonstrating my own confusion and uncertainty.
Where the fuck are you goin,
Exasperating my previous question and showing my impatience with the situation.
So tell me if it's real,
Once again asking my partner to confirm the authenticity of our love.
Fuckin tell me how you feel,
Asking my partner to honestly express their emotions without holding back.
Lesson learned,
Acknowledging that some things in life are beyond our control and that we must learn from our experiences.
Cuz I just wanna feel you now,
Expressing my longing to physically touch and connect with my partner.
Just wanna feel you now, yeah,
Reinforcing the importance of physical intimacy in our relationship.
Cuz I just wanna lay you down,
Expressing my desire to be close to my partner and create a deep emotional connection.
Just wanna feel you now
Desire for touch and connection with my partner is all-consuming and urgent.
Contributed by Benjamin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lydialabrum4790
This song with headphones loud sends shivers down my spine oh my
@nicetry7352
every blackbear song does this to me
@jellygirll3361
Dude I've been on blackbear for so so long. Shit hasn't stopped being sick since A1 day 1.
Mad props.
@davidparker3984
"Lesson learned" gives me chills everytime I even think about it
@TheDopery
God this era of his music brings back so many memories…
@djspookyjim6200
Blackbear always has a good vibe sound in every song
@nicholelantz917
Dj Spooky Jim frick yesss 😂
@nicholassapienza1688
Something about this song makes me feel afraid... the distorted voice... the questioning of reality... the painful cries for validation... and overall lonely tone makes me feel so dark and somehow validated
@benjamindewolfe4370
Is it just me or is BlackBear the artist with the trillest beats?
@806sammyy
you don't understand the true meaning of trill..