Salt
(Sandy) Alex G Lyrics
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I'm flying all the time
I'm happy
Into your bedroom
I'm watching your backside
I'm trying
Out through my window
I'm deeper all the time
Did you hear what I said?
I got salt in my head
Don't make me hurt you
I'm watching you from here
I'm happy
Eyeing and tapping
A wrecking ball of fear
I'm lying
Don't take me with you
I'm happy where I am
Today I washed my hands
I want to be alone
I want to fry
(Sandy) Alex G's song "Salt" is a haunting and introspective track that delves deep into the psyche of the songwriter. The song is characterized by dreamy instrumentation, with a repeating guitar riff that adds a layer of tension to the track. The lyrics are cryptic and filled with metaphors, making it somewhat difficult to discern the meaning at first glance.
The song's opening lines refer to the singer flying into a "big cloud" and feeling happy. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for escaping from reality and seeking refuge in one's own thoughts. The next lines describe the singer watching someone's backside (presumably a lover), and trying to get closer to them. However, the singer also feels guilty about looking and feels a sense of fear (represented by a "wrecking ball") that prevents them from getting too close.
The chorus of the song is the most striking part, with (Sandy) Alex G singing "Did you hear what I said? / I got salt in my head." This could be taken in a few different ways. Salt is often associated with purification and cleansing, so it's possible that the singer is trying to clear their mind of negative thoughts. Alternatively, salt could represent pain or suffering, which would fit with the darker tone of the song. The remainder of the lyrics touch on themes of obsession and the desire for solitude, with the final line of the song ("I want to fry") leaving the impression of someone burning up from the inside out.
Overall, "Salt" is a song that invites multiple interpretations, making it a fascinating piece of music to analyze and dissect.
Line by Line Meaning
Into my big cloud
I'm constantly in my own world, living in my own thoughts and imagination.
I'm flying all the time
I'm always in a state of escape, trying to avoid the reality of life and what it brings.
I'm happy
Despite being disconnected from the world, I feel content in my own solitude.
Into your bedroom
I'm peering into your personal space, seeing what you don't show the world.
I'm watching your backside
I'm looking at your back, seeing what you're hiding from me.
I'm trying
I'm attempting to understand you, but I'm struggling to connect.
Out through my window
I'm constantly looking out, searching for meaning and purpose outside of myself.
I'm deeper all the time
Despite searching for something greater, I'm only sinking further into despair and confusion.
Did you hear what I said?
I'm desperate to be heard, recognized, and understood by someone.
I got salt in my head
My thoughts are seasoned with bitterness, disappointment, and hurt, making it harder for me to connect with others.
Don't make me hurt you
I'm afraid my inability to connect will cause pain to both me and those around me.
I'm watching you from here
I'm still observing, caring, and feeling for you from my emotional distance.
Eyeing and tapping
I'm hesitant and uncertain of how to proceed in reaching out to you.
A wrecking ball of fear
I'm being destroyed by my inability to escape my fear and truly connect with someone.
I'm lying
I'm not being honest with you, and I'm not being true to myself either.
Don't take me with you
I don't want to be dragged down by other people's problems or emotions.
I'm happy where I am
Despite my struggles, I'm still content being alone, disconnected, and lost in my own world.
Today I washed my hands
I tried to clean up my act, but my problems still remain.
I want to be alone
I crave solitude, but I fear it's only making my problems worse.
I want to fry
I'm reaching a boiling point, and I may soon break down and lose control.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Alexander Giannascoli
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LYRICS
Into my big cloud
Im flying all the time
Im happy
Into your bedroom
Im watching your backside
Im trying
Out through my window
Im deeper all the time
Did you hear what I said?
I got salt in my head
Don’t make me hurt you
Im watching you from here
Im happy
Eyeing and tapping
A wrecking ball of fear
Im lying
Don’t take me with you
Im happy where I am
Today I washed my hands
I want to be alone
I want to fry
@mars3408
I was sitting outside tonight and decided to put on some music, this came song came on and I just stared at the sky and the stars having a sort of existential hopeless moment and then saw a shooting star!!! It was beautiful and felt like everything’s gonna be okay... that’s what I associate this song with now :)
@itdoesntmeanathing
that sounds nice
@ivanl1631
thank you for sharing you're beautiful experience with the world, it is appreciated
@carla12silva
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@kittybea8853
This is literally my favorite song. When I listen, I feel a melancholy resentment, but at the same time a satisfaction. There is no comparison to hearing her looking at the moon.
@gleefarina8968
This is beautiful
@tiredcritter
i get the same vibe, like unsatisfied acception. like you're unhappy but there's nothing you can change.
@evanpeters5348
First time seeing him a few weeks ago, he and his band were great, he hit the falsetto's no problem. I was expecting his voice to break but he played it out flawlessly. Really impressive artist.
@slawssson9447
Hellllllll yeah
@dejxyoob1730
ok