silhouette
Alex Robinson Lyrics
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Underneath the sea
We set out radar beams
Looking for the enemy
But he is me
You were a silhouette
Of a cigarette
How much you helped to forget
Forget my name
And we're both just like the waves
as we pass on by
We don't wonder why
We felt like submarines
Underneath the sea
We sent out radar beams
Looking for the enemy
But he is me
"Silhouette" by Alex Robinson is a beautiful ode to lost love and introspection. The song speaks of the feeling of being submerged, concealed under the sea, hunting for an unseen enemy, only to realize that the enemy was within oneself. The opening lyrics "We felt like submarines, Underneath the sea" immediately set the tone for the song, where the feeling of being lost and searching for something is at the forefront. The use of a submarine as a metaphor references the deep introspection of oneself from submerging beneath the societal norms and expectations.
The lyric "You were a silhouette, Of a cigarette" pays tribute to that one thing in life that helps to forget one's troubles momentarily. And in the same breath, it highlights the irony of it all, how one indulges in harmful activities to escape their reality. And even with all the distractions, the writer can't forget their name. The chorus "And we're both just like the waves as we pass on by, We don't wonder why" reflects the realization that things are changing, and one must move ahead, come what may.
Overall, "Silhouette" is a song about self-examination and acceptance. The melancholic tune and haunting lyrics remind the listeners that while searching for the enemy or blaming others for our shortcomings, we must never forget that the real battle lies within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
We felt like submarines
We felt like we were deep down and submerged in our emotions, with no way to surface.
Underneath the sea
Our emotions were so overwhelming that it felt like we were under the sea with no way to escape.
We set out radar beams
We tried to find something or someone to blame for the way we were feeling.
Looking for the enemy
We searched for anything external to blame for our internal struggles.
But he is me
But we realized that we were the ones causing our own pain and struggles.
You were a silhouette
You were just a vague outline or memory of something that used to bring me comfort.
Of a cigarette
Just like the silhouette of a cigarette, you provided temporary relief for my pain and struggles.
And I will never forget
I will always remember the temporary comfort you brought me.
How much you helped to forget
You helped me forget about my own struggles and pain for a brief moment in time.
Forget my name
But in the long run, I need to forget about you and move on from using temporary solutions.
And we're both just like the waves
We are both constantly moving and changing, like waves in the ocean.
as we pass on by
Our lives continue to move forward, whether we are ready to let go of the past or not.
We don't wonder why
We don't question the constant changes in our lives because we know it's a part of the natural ebb and flow.
Contributed by Ethan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hannig
Why does the narrator sound like she’s doing a fake British accent?
@dankuman6728
Cause she is
@fortyfivenine7091
That is rude
@fortyfivenine7091
@Jace Cobb well it is to me because no one fakes a accent
@fortyfivenine7091
@Jace Cobb no people never fake an accent bro
@cat_goose9592
i’m british and it sounds like she’s trying far too hard 😂😂
@thatfrogyouranoverwithyour217
My stomach: stop watching
My brain: n o
@fauxbitties
God loves you
@adamandbekahmarshall
Same lol
@joseinterianek8672
Yes! I though I was the only one that gets grossed out but for some reason I keep watching. Haha