Monochrome
.Yann Tiersen Lyrics
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Anyway, I've lost my face, my dignity, my look, everything is gone and I'm tired now.
But don't be scared, I found a good job and I go to work every day on my old bicycle you loved.
I am piling up some unread books under my bed and I really think I'll never read again.
No concentration, just a white disorder everywhere around me, you know I'm so tired now.
But don't worry I often go to dinners and parties with some old friends who care for me, take me back home and stay.
Monochrome flat, monochrome life, only abscence near me, nothing but silence around me.
Sometimes I search an event or something to remind me, but I've really got nothing in mind.
Sometimes I open the windows and listen people walking in the down streets. There is a life out there.
But don't be scared, I found a good job and I go to work every day on my old bicycle you loved.
Anyway, I can try anything it's the same circle that leads to nowhere and I'm tired now.
Anyway, I've lost my face, my dignity, my look, everything is gone and I'm tired now.
But don't worry I often go to dinners and parties with some old friends who care for me, take me back home and stay.
Mochrome floors, monochrome walls, only abscence near me, nothing but silence around me.
Monochrome flat, monochrome life, only abscence near me, nothing but silence around me.
Yann Tiersen's "Monochrome" is a melancholic song about the feeling of emptiness, isolation, and fatigue that come with modern life. The singer of the song feels like they are stuck in a circular pattern that leads nowhere, and they are constantly tired. They have lost their face, dignity, and look, and their life feels monochrome, with only absence and silence around them. They have piled up unread books under their bed, unable to concentrate and feeling disordered.
Despite their struggles, the singer has found a good job and goes to work on their old bicycle, which provides them with some comfort. However, they still feel disconnected from the world and struggle to find meaning in their life. They try to find something that can remind them of a purpose or an event, but they come up empty. The only thing they hear is the sound of people walking on the streets, a reminder that life goes on even if they feel stuck.
The repeated use of the word "monochrome" throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of sameness and dullness, as if everything around the singer is devoid of color and vibrancy. The overall tone of the song is one of resignation and sadness, but there is also a glimmer of hope in the singer's references to their friends who care for them and take them back home. Despite their struggles, they still have people in their life who support them.
Line by Line Meaning
Anyway, I can try anything it's the same circle that leads to nowhere and I'm tired now.
Despite my efforts, I seem to be going in circles and getting nowhere. It's exhausting.
Anyway, I've lost my face, my dignity, my look, everything is gone and I'm tired now.
I have lost my sense of self and identity, leaving me feeling drained and defeated.
But don't be scared, I found a good job and I go to work every day on my old bicycle you loved.
Despite my struggles, I have found steady work and a sense of nostalgia and comfort on my daily commute.
I am piling up some unread books under my bed and I really think I'll never read again.
I am struggling to concentrate and feel overwhelmed by the many unread books in my life, unsure if I will ever find the energy to read again.
But don't worry I often go to dinners and parties with some old friends who care for me, take me back home and stay.
Thankfully, I have supportive friends who take care of me and provide companionship and comfort during difficult times.
Monochrome floors, monochrome walls, only absence near me, nothing but silence around me.
My environment feels empty and lifeless, with no color or sound to break the monotony.
Sometimes I search an event or something to remind me, but I've really got nothing in mind.
I struggle to find moments or experiences that bring me joy or remind me of the beauty in life.
Sometimes I open the windows and listen people walking in the down streets. There is a life out there.
Despite my struggles, I can still find solace in the sounds of the outside world and the reminder that life continues beyond my own struggles.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: YANN PIERRE TIERSEN
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