1000 Words
-i- Lyrics
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I’m slowly breaking down just can’t help it
never once been better off without you
and I, I need you more than ever
wanted to stay with you forever and ever
Oh what am I gonna do?
My tears are falling down
I’ve come to find one thing and I’m sure
that you were my girl just yesterday
But now you’re miles apart
I’m running out of time
cause soon I gotta find
The ways of living without you, I’m losing my sight
of path we walked through together
and baby tell me how
does it have to be right now?
you’re all that I’ve got all I need
so I’m willing to say a thousand words put together, I love you.
(I do)
(I love you)
Now you’re gone far away
you’re so far away from my heart
and I’m so afraid to lose you baby
cause I, I need you more than ever
wanted to stay with you forever and ever
oh what do I have to do, oh
Our world had spun around
but why did we just stop today? (no no no)
it’s hard for me to say, cause I’m sure
that you were my girl just yesterday
but we’re miles apart
I’m running out of time
cause soon I gotta find
The ways of living without you, I’m losing my sight
of path we walked through together
and baby tell me how
does it have to be right now?
you’re all that I’ve got all I need
so I’m willing to say a thousand words put together, I love you.
You know I love you right?
can you hear me?
are you there?
I know it’s been so long
oh so long
but if you’re out there,
here is where you belong
The lyrics of "-i-'s" song "1000 Words" showcases the pain of missing someone and being unable to come to terms with their absence. The artist narrates their experience of slow and gradual breakdown after being separated from someone they love. They express how they have never been better off without the person they are missing and they need them more than ever. They wanted to stay with them forever and are now struggling to move on. They are losing sight of the path they walked together and are running out of time to find ways to live without them.
There is a sense of loss and confusion throughout the lyrics, as the artist is unable to understand why things had to change so suddenly. They question why they had to come out that day and why their world had to stop. They are sure that the person they are missing was with them just yesterday, but now they are miles apart. The artist expresses their fear of losing the person they love and emphasizes their need for them.
The artist is willing to do anything to have the person they love back in their life, even if it means saying a thousand words. The repetition of the phrase "I love you" is significant, as it emphasizes the depth of the artist's feelings and how much they miss the person they love. They reassure the person they love that they belong with them, even if they have been apart for a long time.
Overall, "-i-'s" song "1000 Words" is a poignant expression of the pain of missing someone and the struggle to move on from a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
On my way back home
Returning home, my emotions are overwhelming me.
I’m slowly breaking down just can’t help it
I am losing control over my emotions and cannot contain my sadness.
never once been better off without you
My life was never as good without you and I am struggling to move on.
and I, I need you more than ever
My desire for your company and love is intensifying as time goes on.
wanted to stay with you forever and ever
I had planned to spend eternity with you and never be apart.
Oh what am I gonna do?
I am feeling lost and desperate, not knowing how to cope without you.
My tears are falling down
I am crying and cannot control my emotions.
and why did we come out today? (no no no)
Being out in public is triggering my sadness and making me question why we are apart.
I’ve come to find one thing and I’m sure
I realize that I am certain that you are the one I love, and I only want to be with you.
that you were my girl just yesterday
You were my partner and lover just yesterday and now you're gone.
But now you’re miles apart
We have grown distant and are now living separate lives, far away from each other.
I’m running out of time
My time to reconcile with you is running out and I feel that I must act fast.
cause soon I gotta find
I need to search and find a way to move on and live without you.
The ways of living without you, I’m losing my sight
I am struggling to imagine my life without you, and it feels like I am losing a part of myself.
of path we walked through together
We have a history together and have shared many memories, which is making it difficult to let go.
and baby tell me how
I am pleading with you to tell me how to cope without you by my side.
does it have to be right now?
I am questioning why you have to be gone at this moment, and why we can't be together again.
you’re all that I’ve got all I need
You are everything to me, and I feel like I cannot live without you.
so I’m willing to say a thousand words put together, I love you.
I am prepared to express my love for you in any way possible, even if it takes a thousand words to say it all.
Now you’re gone far away
You have left and gone far away from me.
you’re so far away from my heart
Your absence is causing a great distance between us emotionally.
and I’m so afraid to lose you baby
The thought of losing you entirely is causing me great anxiety and sadness.
oh what do I have to do, oh
I am feeling lost and unsure of what actions to take to win you back.
Our world had spun around
Our lives were intertwined and we had created a life together.
but why did we just stop today? (no no no)
Something happened to bring us to this point of separation and I am questioning why it had to happen.
it’s hard for me to say, cause I’m sure
I am finding it challenging to communicate my feelings, but I am sure that I still love you.
that you were my girl just yesterday
You were my partner and lover just the other day, and now we are apart.
but we’re miles apart
The distance between us seems impossible to overcome.
You know I love you right?
I want to remind you that I love you and will always do so.
can you hear me?
I wonder if you can hear me and feel my love for you.
are you there?
I am unsure if you are still there and if our love is still alive.
I know it’s been so long
It has been a while since we have spoken or been together.
oh so long
The time since we have been apart feels like an eternity to me.
but if you’re out there,
If you are still out there, listening to me, I want you to know that I still love you.
here is where you belong
I believe that your rightful place is here with me, and I am pleading for you to come back.
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yoshisbro08
2023 and still a beautiful song! Here's to another 1000 yrs!!!
Metalhead Col
Here here
Snazzy Drew
This never fails to give me chills and bring a tear to my eye.
Koholos
I know some people will always try to say the Japanese version of any song in a video game is better, but this version of 1000 Words is so much superior - especially the dual-layer vocal track that’s not in the original JP version - it really does seem like (even though it’s 2 different characters) a conversation between a younger self who still thinks love is just romantic feelings and emotions, and the more mature understanding of love, that it’s about working together as equals to build a relationship. Song as character development is so rare outside of operas, that this really is something special.
Faustinus Karyadi
It think dual voice in English version is more about cultural thing.
Japanese version show about Japanese belief in animism and thing like "possessed by spirit", that's why you only hear solo in Japanese version since Yuna is supposed to be possessed by Lenne's spirit instead make duet performance. You just don't understand Japanese culture about simplicity.
Billion Aeris
I agree the Japanese version is mid and lackluster compared to this, English suits better for this song in particular
Destroyermcw 626
@Billion Aeris Oh thank god
KetuBann
@Faustinus Karyadi weeb
Rob T
20+ years later, i still sing this song and still cry. Such a beautiful song.
xihiro
Here it is! Once again, amazing work! 🤩
Even the Thunder Plains held their storm for Yuna's performance.