The Leftovers
AaRON (FR) Lyrics
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Oh I'm so wasted and tired
We've lost the game
Dropped the case and said goodbye
Wasted and tired
Four letters of pure joy and sorrow
You gave me the big waves, mysterious heart
Oh I regret nothing, nothing
Still my eyes do see
Strangers disguised as lovers
Same skin, but different feeling
We come and we're gone
Alone in the crowd
Would I ever feel so lonely
You tell me, if I knew how do to fly?
I-I-I, I-I, I-I, I'll walk over you
And on the things we'd do, I'll dream alone
No matter the storms and the leftovers
Our leftovers maybe
I-I-I, I-I, I-I, I'll dream of you
And on the things we'd do, I'll walk alone
No matter the storms and the leftovers
Our leftovers maybe
Western eyes
What will you look at now?
This whispering city
Leads me to the gate of wanders
Where are we now?
For we're nothing but tumbleweeds lost
I've never liked any cage
It's tattooed on my skin
And I'm a hard believer, believe it
Still my heart is beating
Still my eyes do see
Strangers disguised as lovers
The same skin, but different feeling
We come and we're gone
Alone in the crowd
Would I ever feel so lonely
You tell me, if I knew how do to fly?
I-I-I, I-I, I-I, I'll walk over you
And on the things we'd do, I'll dream alone
No matter the storms and the leftovers
Our leftovers maybe
I-I-I, I-I, I-I, I'll dream of you
And on the things we'd do, I'll walk alone
No matter the bittersweet leftovers
Our leftovers maybe
The lyrics to AaRON's "The Leftovers" convey a deep sense of weariness and longing. The singer is exhausted and feels like they have lost, having given up on a case or perhaps a relationship, and is left with nothing but the residual feeling of joy and pain represented by the four letters of their lover's name. They reflect on the fleeting nature of love and how strangers can sometimes feel like lovers, and how despite feeling alone in a crowd, they still cling to the hope of a dream or memory of what was. The song speaks to the universal human desire for connection, to be seen and loved, but also to the fears and insecurities that can come with opening oneself up to vulnerability.
Throughout the song, the singer also reflects on the idea of "leftovers" - the remnants of what was once a big, meaningful experience. They seem resigned to holding onto these leftovers, even though the storms and bitterness of life have left them with nothing but memories. They dream and walk alone, aware that the only remains of their past love or experience are their own memories and longings.
In essence, "The Leftovers" is a melancholic meditation on human connections and the bittersweet nature of memories. The lyrics are emotionally poignant and moving, and the melody and instrumentation perfectly complement the sense of longing and melancholy.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasted and tired
Feeling drained and exhausted
Oh I'm so wasted and tired
Expressing extreme fatigue
We've lost the game
A sense of defeat or failure
Dropped the case and said goodbye
Giving up and moving on from something or someone
Four letters of pure joy and sorrow
Love, represented by the word 'four' in French, can bring both happiness and pain
You gave me the big waves, mysterious heart
An enigmatic and unpredictable love that brings both excitement and confusion
Oh I regret nothing, nothing
Expressing a firm, unapologetic stance on past decisions
Still my heart is beating
Continuing to feel emotions, despite challenging circumstances
Still my eyes do see
Remain observant and aware of surroundings
Strangers disguised as lovers
Lack of true connection or understanding in a romantic relationship
Same skin, but different feeling
Physical appearance can deceive the true nature of a person or relationship
We come and we're gone
Life is fleeting, and relationships can be temporary
Alone in the crowd
Feeling isolated despite being surrounded by people
Would I ever feel so lonely
Questioning the possibility of finding true connection and companionship
You tell me, if I knew how do to fly?
Asking if the key to finding true happiness and fulfillment is knowledge or ability
I-I-I, I-I, I-I, I'll walk over you
Expressing confidence and power over a past relationship or situation
And on the things we'd do, I'll dream alone
Looking back on past experiences and memories, but doing so alone
No matter the storms and the leftovers
Despite past difficulties and remnants of what was, life continues
Our leftovers maybe
Accepting that remnants of past relationships or experiences can remain, but acknowledging it is a shared experience
Western eyes
Viewing the world through a specific cultural lens
What will you look at now?
Wondering what new experiences or perspectives may be gained in the future
This whispering city
The sounds and secrets of a bustling city that are only revealed in whispers
Leads me to the gate of wanders
Traveling and exploring the unknown
Where are we now?
Questioning one's present location or position in life
For we're nothing but tumbleweeds lost
Feeling aimless and wandering through life
I've never liked any cage
Rejecting the idea of being confined or limited
It's tattooed on my skin
A deeply ingrained belief or value system
And I'm a hard believer, believe it
Asserting a strong conviction or belief in something
No matter the bittersweet leftovers
Acknowledging the sadness or pain that can come with change or loss, but also recognizing the potential for growth and new experiences
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