Normal Song
Perfume Genius Lyrics
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I am afraid
Please pray for me
When I am away
Comfort the girl
Help her understand
No memory
No matter how sad
And no violence
No matter how bad
Can darken the heart
Or tear it apart
Take my hand
When you are scared
And I will pray
If you go back out there
Comfort the man
Help him understand
That no floating sheet
No matter how haunting
And no secret
No matter how nasty
Can poison your voice
Or keep you from joy
The lyrics to Perfume Genius's "Normal Song" speak about the importance of seeking comfort and support from others during times of fear and sadness. The singer is afraid and asks their partner to hold their hand and pray for them while they are away. They also urge their partner to comfort "the girl" and "the man" and help them understand that no matter how sad or bad things may seem, there is still hope for joy and happiness.
Throughout the song, the lyrics focus on the power of love and support to overcome darkness and pain. The singer emphasizes that even memories and violence cannot "darken the heart" or "tear it apart" if you have someone to turn to for comfort. Likewise, no haunting sheet or nasty secret can "poison your voice" or "keep you from joy" if you have someone to offer support.
Overall, "Normal Song" is a song about the importance of connection and compassion in the face of fear and sadness. It suggests that love and support can help us overcome even the darkest of times and find happiness once again.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold my hand
I need comfort and support
I am afraid
I am feeling scared and vulnerable
Please pray for me
I need your positive intentions and blessings
When I am away
My absence might be hard for you
Comfort the girl
Provide solace to the distressed female
Help her understand
Provide guidance for comprehension
No memory
The past cannot hurt you
No matter how sad
Despite how heart-wrenching the situation
And no violence
The negative behaviors of others cannot damage your soul
No matter how bad
Despite how severe the circumstance
Can darken the heart
No external force has the power to affect my inner emotions
Or tear it apart
No external factor can completely break me down emotionally
Take my hand
I offer my support to you
When you are scared
When you feel afraid and vulnerable
And I will pray
I will offer positive thoughts and hope for you
If you go back out there
If you venture out into the world again
Comfort the man
Provide solace to the distressed male
Help him understand
Provide guidance for comprehension
That no floating sheet
No paranormal activity or haunted objects can harm you
No matter how haunting
Despite how spooky or chilling the experience
And no secret
No hidden or shameful knowledge can hurt you
No matter how nasty
Despite how repugnant or unpleasant the exposure
Can poison your voice
These experiences cannot damage your self-expression
Or keep you from joy
These experiences cannot keep you from experiencing happiness
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Hadreas
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