Still
Adam Watts Lyrics
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When it's always changing
Is hard but you'll know why I'm here
Once I'm gone
What's burning below?
Miles of pain won't go, so I will
Shame on the child in me
It's a shame, it's a shame
You've made trust, to me seem a crime
Just know I've been with you honestly
The whole time
Is this love or are we
Looking for perfect things to claim?
Is this love or are we
Bleeding the blood of all the pain?
I guess this is love
The sun won't stay up for long
And you are so afraid
Afraid of the darkness that comes
So what can I do? You can't be alone tonight
So what can I do? I still love you
This is love sometimes
Forget all the perfect things we crave
This is love this time
What's living inside me, I can't tame
I guess, I guess this is love
This is love
The song "Still" by Adam Watts is about the complexity of love and trust. The opening lines of the song "Trusting melted snow, when it's always changing, is hard but you'll know why I'm here once I'm gone" suggest that trust is a difficult and delicate thing that can change easily. The song explores how love can be both beautiful and painful, and the challenges that come with it.
The lyrics "Shame on the child in me, shame on the liar in me, it's a shame, it's a shame" suggest that the singer is holding themselves accountable for past mistakes and is acknowledging their own flaws. This self-reflection is an admission of vulnerability which is a common theme throughout the song. The lines "You've made trust to me seem a crime, just know I've been with you honestly the whole time" highlights the struggle and misunderstanding in relationships where one side may feel that they are being honest, but on the other side, trust may already have been broken once before.
The song acknowledges the fear of abandonment and the uncertainty of love. This is expressed by the lines "The sun won't stay up for long, and you are so afraid afraid of the darkness that comes" - this suggests a fear of the unknown future and the insecurity of not having control over what lies ahead.
Overall, the song "Still" captures the complexities of love, trust, and the human struggle to connect and form meaningful relationships with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Trusting melted snow
Having faith in someone or something that is constantly changing and unreliable
When it's always changing
Refers to the subject of the trust always changing
Is hard but you'll know why I'm here
Acknowledges the difficulty in trusting but suggests that the reason for doing so will be clear in the end
Once I'm gone
Indicates that the reason for trusting and sticking around will be revealed after the person has left
What's burning below?
Asks what is causing the intense pain felt by the artist
Miles of pain won't go, so I will
The singer will bear the pain instead of trying to ignore it
Shame on the child in me
Regret for past mistakes and immaturity
Shame on the liar in me
Regret for past lies and deceit
It's a shame, it's a shame
Repeated phrase emphasizing the regret and shame felt by the artist
You've made trust, to me seem a crime
The actions of another person have made it difficult to trust anyone
Just know I've been with you honestly
Despite the difficulty, the singer has remained honest throughout their relationship
The whole time
Emphasizes that the artist has been truthful and genuine throughout
Is this love or are we
Questioning whether the relationship is based on love or superficial wants/needs
Looking for perfect things to claim?
Asks whether both parties are seeking perfect qualities in one another
Bleeding the blood of all the pain?
The pain from past experiences is affecting their relationship
I guess this is love
Despite the uncertainty and pain, the artist admits that they still love their partner
The sun won't stay up for long
Metaphor for the fleeting nature of happiness and good times
And you are so afraid
The singer's partner is afraid of the darkness and uncertainty ahead
Afraid of the darkness that comes
Emphasizes the fear and apprehension for the future
So what can I do? You can't be alone tonight
The artist wants to be there for their partner and offers their company
I still love you
Reassurance that the artist's love for their partner has not wavered
This is love sometimes
Acknowledges that love is not always easy or perfect
Forget all the perfect things we crave
Stop seeking perfection and accept imperfection in the relationship
This is love this time
Emphasizes that love is happening now, in the present moment
What's living inside me, I can't tame
There are feelings inside the singer that they cannot control
I guess, I guess this is love
Final admission that the singer is in love despite the difficulties and uncertainty
This is love
Reiterates that despite the ups and downs, this is what love feels like
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Written by: ADAM WATTS
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