Traces
APEK feat. Karra Lyrics


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Traces
Traces of you
Traces
You're so far gone
But I feel you under my skin
Attention is wearing me thin
It's been so long
But your memory burns inside
It's like you've been by my side
Can't seem to get very far
I look up and there you are
Forever leaving your mark
As evidence we can't hide
And it doesn't disappear
'Cause you said goodbye
There may be worse things than losing you
And you may be looking for someone new
But I see traces of you
But I see traces of you
I see traces
In the dark
I keep reliving history
My mind's playing tricks on me
So I turn on the lights
So all of the ghosts will leave
But I like the company
Can't seem to get very far
I look up and there you are
Forever leaving your mark
As evidence we can't hide
And it doesn't disappear
'Cause you said goodbye
There may be worse things than losing you
And you may be looking for someone new
But I see traces of you
But I see traces
I see traces of you
I see traces of you
There may be worse things than losing you
And you may be looking for someone new
But I see traces of you
But I see traces
I see traces of you
Traces
Traces of you




Traces
Traces of you

Overall Meaning

The song Traces by APEK feat. Karra is a heartfelt reflection on the lingering memories of an ex-lover. The lyrics describe the feeling of still being connected to a person who has moved on, with the title "Traces" representing the lasting impressions left behind.


The opening lines "Traces of you, you're so far gone, but I feel you under my skin" immediately establish the theme of the song - a sense of nostalgia and yearning for a lost love. The singer realizes that despite their best efforts, they can't seem to let go of the memories that continue to linger.


As the song progresses, we hear the struggle the singer faces in trying to move on. They can't seem to escape their ex-lover's imprint, whether it be through a memory that randomly resurfaces or the feeling that they're nearby. Lines like "My mind's playing tricks on me" suggest a person struggling to keep their emotions and thoughts in check.


Ultimately, the song's melancholic tone and soaring vocals by Karra serve as a poignant reminder of just how much heartbreak can impact us. Even when we try to move on, the traces of a past love can linger on for years.


Line by Line Meaning

Traces
Small, faint signs of your presence in my life


Traces of you
Hints of your existence that I can't ignore


Traces
Subtle reminders of what once was


You're so far gone
You're no longer here with me


But I feel you under my skin
Your memory lingers and affects me deeply


Attention is wearing me thin
Thinking about you all the time is exhausting me


It's been so long
It's been a significant amount of time since we've been apart


But your memory burns inside
I can't forget you, and you still impact me emotionally


It's like you've been by my side
Your presence is still felt even though you're not physically here


Can't seem to get very far
I can't move on completely


I look up and there you are
In my mind, you're always present


Forever leaving your mark
Your impact on me is lasting


As evidence we can't hide
Your influence on my life is undeniable


And it doesn't disappear
Your memory still affects me


'Cause you said goodbye
Your departure caused a lasting impact on my life


There may be worse things than losing you
Although it hurts, there are worse things in life than losing you


And you may be looking for someone new
You may be moving on, but I'm still struggling to let go


But I see traces of you
Your presence is still felt in my life


In the dark
Times of sadness and loneliness


I keep reliving history
I keep replaying our memories together


My mind's playing tricks on me
My thoughts about you can be misleading and confusing


So I turn on the lights
In an attempt to dispel my negative thoughts


So all of the ghosts will leave
In hope that my painful memories will go away


But I like the company
However, I still find comfort in your memory


I see traces of you
I still see evidence of your existence in my life


I see traces of you
Your presence is still impactful on me


There may be worse things than losing you
Although it hurts, losing you is not the worst thing that could happen


And you may be looking for someone new
You may be trying to find happiness elsewhere


But I see traces of you
your presence still lingers


But I see traces
Hints of your impact on me


I see traces of you
Your memory is still with me


Traces
Small reminders of what once was


Traces of you
Subtle hints of your existence in my life


Traces
Small memories of our time together


Traces of you
Small reminders of your influence and impact on me




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@PingSHW

[Lyrics]



"Opening"
Traces
Traces of you
Traces

"Verse 1"
You're so far gone
But I feel you under my skin
Attention is wearing me thin
It's been so long
But your memory burns inside
It's like you've been by my side

"Pre-Chorus"
Can't seem to get very far
I look up and there you are
Forever leaving your mark
As evidence we can't hide
And it doesn't disappear
'Cause you said goodbye

"Chorus"
There may be worse things than losing you
And you may be looking for someone new
But I see traces of you
But I see traces of you

I see traces

"Verse 2"
In the dark
I keep reliving history
My mind's playing tricks on me
So I turn on the lights
So all of the ghosts will leave
But I like the company

"Pre-Chorus"
Can't seem to get very far
I look up and there you are
Forever leaving your mark
As evidence we can't hide
And it doesn't disappear
'Cause you said goodbye

"Chorus"
There may be worse things than losing you
And you may be looking for someone new
But I see traces of you
But I see traces
I see traces of you

I see traces of you
There may be worse things than losing you
And you may be looking for someone new
But I see traces of you
But I see traces
I see traces of you

Traces
Traces of you
Traces
Traces of you



All comments from YouTube:

@Xikren

OMG this drop is so powerful and joyful ! It makes me want to stand up and dance ! Amazing song, the vocals are perfect.

@apekofficial

Thank you so much :)

@InservioLetum

How this doesn't have 20M views is BEYOND me. Looooooooooove this track <3

@apekofficial

Thank you so much really appreciate that :)

@CyberPixlMusic

Love Karra's voice ♥

@apekofficial

Me too :)

@CyberPixlMusic

APEK Heheh I can imagine APEK ;)
Great production of yours !

@Banana69999

I just found out about this song about 6 months ago it’s one of my favorite songs, super underrated!

@PingSHW

[Lyrics]



"Opening"
Traces
Traces of you
Traces

"Verse 1"
You're so far gone
But I feel you under my skin
Attention is wearing me thin
It's been so long
But your memory burns inside
It's like you've been by my side

"Pre-Chorus"
Can't seem to get very far
I look up and there you are
Forever leaving your mark
As evidence we can't hide
And it doesn't disappear
'Cause you said goodbye

"Chorus"
There may be worse things than losing you
And you may be looking for someone new
But I see traces of you
But I see traces of you

I see traces

"Verse 2"
In the dark
I keep reliving history
My mind's playing tricks on me
So I turn on the lights
So all of the ghosts will leave
But I like the company

"Pre-Chorus"
Can't seem to get very far
I look up and there you are
Forever leaving your mark
As evidence we can't hide
And it doesn't disappear
'Cause you said goodbye

"Chorus"
There may be worse things than losing you
And you may be looking for someone new
But I see traces of you
But I see traces
I see traces of you

I see traces of you
There may be worse things than losing you
And you may be looking for someone new
But I see traces of you
But I see traces
I see traces of you

Traces
Traces of you
Traces
Traces of you

@hongzhen7109

Karra's vocals and the tune <3

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