Breaking Ties
Above & Beyond pres.Oceanlab Lyrics
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I feel it to the bone
Oh when you say you know
I feel I am not alone
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
I hear the words you say
Your mouth against my skin
My world just falls away
You light me from within
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
You want me to forget
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
Truth and lies
Breaking ties
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
The song "Breaking Ties" by Above & Beyond pres. Oceanlab is a powerful and emotional exploration of a relationship that is both beautiful and complicated. Opening with the line "Oh when the cold wind blows, I feel it to the bone," the lyrics immediately evoke a sense of sadness and loneliness that is often present in troubled relationships. The singer finds solace in the words and presence of their partner, even though they sometimes feel alone and lost.
The chorus of "You and I, truth and lies, I've been fooling myself too long, you and I, breaking ties, how could we be so right and so wrong?" highlights the dichotomy of the relationship. The truth and lies of their connection are being brought into sharp focus, and the decision to break ties is a difficult one. It is clear that the singer is deeply conflicted about this decision, as evidenced by the following lines: "And even though I may return to empty places on my own, where I remember everything you want me to forget, and you provide a parachute when I am falling like a stone, and I remember there's a life that I have not lived yet."
One interpretation of these lyrics is that the singer is struggling to let go of a relationship that is holding them back, but is also providing them with a sense of security and comfort. The idea of a parachute is a powerful symbol of protection and safety, but it is also indicative of something that is preventing the singer from taking risks and living a full life. The song is ultimately a meditation on the difficulty of leaving behind something that is both beautiful and painful, and the courage it takes to move forward in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh when the cold wind blows
I feel a chill deep in my bones when the cold wind blows
I feel it to the bone
The cold wind and external factors can make me feel very deeply and intensely
Oh when you say you know
When you express understanding, I no longer feel alone
I feel I am not alone
Your acknowledgement makes me feel supported and comforted
And even though I may return
Despite going back to empty, lonely places
To empty places on my own
These spaces are devoid of love or anything fulfilling
Where I remember everything
These places remind me of past pain and heartache
You want me to forget
You would rather I move on and leave behind the hurtful memories
And you provide a parachute
You offer safety and protection when I am spiraling down
When I am falling like a stone
When I feel like everything is slipping away and out of control
And I remember there's a life
You remind me that there is more to life than just this moment
That I have not lived yet
There are new experiences and positive things yet to be discovered and embraced
You and I, truth and lies
Our relationship has elements of honesty and deception
I've been fooling myself too long
I've been lying to myself about the truth of our situation
Breaking ties
Our relationship is ending
How could we be so right and so wrong?
Despite our feelings for each other, our situation is untenable and irreparable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., CONEXION MEDIA GROUP, INC.
Written by: JONATHAN DAVID GRANT, ANTHONY PATRICK JAMES MCGUINNESS, PAAVO OLAVI SILJAMAEKI, JUSTINE SIMONE FREHA SUISSA
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@Baheccakonova7
Oh when the cold wind blows 💖
I feel it to the bone
Oh when you say you know
I feel I am not alone
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
You want me to forget
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
I hear the words you say
Your mouth against my skin
My world just falls away
You light me from within
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
You want me to forget
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
Truth and lies
Breaking ties
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
@Sumpfina
Oh when the cold wind blows
I feel it to the bone
Oh when you say you know
I feel I'm not alone
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything you want me to forget
Then you provide the parachute
While I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right
And so wrong?
I hear the words you say
Your mouth against my skin
My world just falls away
You light me from within
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything you want me to forget
Then you provide the parachute
While I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right
And so wrong?
Truth and lies
Breaking ties
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right
And so wrong?
@marinadelosriscoscanca5516
Oh, cuando el viento frío sopla
Lo siento hasta los huesos
Oh, cuando dices que sabes
Siento que no estoy solo
Y aunque pueda volver
Para vaciar lugares por mi cuenta
Donde recuerdo todo
Quieres que me olvide
Y proporcionas un paracaídas
Cuando caigo como una piedra
Y recuerdo que hay una vida
Que aun no he vivido
Tu y yo, verdad y mentiras
Me he estado engañando demasiado tiempo
Tu y yo, rompiendo lazos
¿Cómo podríamos estar tan bien y tan equivocados?
Escucho las palabras que dices
Tu boca contra mi piel
Mi mundo simplemente se cae
Tu me iluminas desde dentro
Y aunque pueda volver
Para vaciar lugares por mi cuenta
Donde recuerdo todo
Quieres que me olvide
Y proporcionas un paracaídas
Cuando caigo como una piedra
Y recuerdo ...
@ChandlerWorthen
Play this at my funeral 💕. I gave this life all I had...
@michaelf6381
How you holding up brother
@adambgunn
This is the most beautiful song about a breakup I have ever heard. I listen to it often... Even though it's about pain it brings me great joy.. Just so pretty.
@miamitoatlanta
Brings tears to my eyes... i remember hearing this song in 2011 heartbroken when i broke up with my then girlfriend and now 2023 im heartbroken from a friendship 💔 crazy how circumstances change but this song is very soothing and warming for my heart ❤️
@LowKey93
this song brings a bittersweet sense of peace
@jackiep6704
promita guha does indeed son
@Sunny-vb2dd
True
@NotAGayLoser
i lost this song for 5 years and now i have found it again
@sebisokolsky2961
Luckily you havent break the ties ;)
@smythie27
Love her voice. Love the words. Absolutely favourite song.