Restart
Amadelle Lyrics
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But how would you feel if this love was a chore? Oh
You said you been told
That loves supposed to feel out of control, no
I wouldn’t trust all of the things that are said
The way to learn is not listening to all your friends
Can't you see I’m slowing down to avoid our defeat?
Every time we tried I gave more than got
I’ll always be the teacher, never the taught
Yeah, I could try to show you how you should love
But going with the flow is never enough
I knew it from the moment I read your chart
You might be better off if I broke your heart
And gave it all away to sell it for parts
It's not in the stars, I need to restart
What could make this work?
If you will never know the feelings that hurt, oh
And what does it cost?
For me to be with someone who's never lost, no
I wouldn’t trust all of the things that are said
The way to learn is not listening to all your friends
Can't you see I’m slowing down to avoid our defeat?
Can’t keep up with me
Every time we tried I gave more than got
I’ll always be the teacher, never the taught
Yeah, I could try to show you how you should love
But going with the flow is never enough
I knew it from the moment I read your chart
You might be better off if I broke your heart
And gave it all away to sell it for parts
It's not in the stars, I need to restart
I lay and wonder if I'll ever see the light in the dark
In the middle of summer, why does the sky feel so abandoned and stark?
Every time we tried I gave more than got
I’ll always be the teacher, never the taught
Yeah, I could try to show you how you should love
But going with the flow is never enough
I knew it from the moment i read your chart
You might be better of if I broke your heart
And gave it all away to sell it for parts
It’s not in the stars, I need to restart
It's not in the stars, I need to restart
The lyrics of Amadelle's song "Restart" delve into the complexities and struggles of a failing relationship. The song begins with the singer responding to their partner's accusation of being cold. They question how their partner would feel if their love had turned into a monotonous chore. The singer also addresses the idea that love is supposed to be uncontrollable and intense, suggesting that their partner might have been misled by conventional notions of love.
The singer expresses their doubts about the advice they have received from others, emphasizing that true learning comes from personal experiences rather than listening to friends. They admit to slowing down in an attempt to prevent the relationship from ending in defeat. However, they acknowledge that their partner is unable to keep up with them, possibly indicating a fundamental mismatch in their abilities to navigate the relationship.
The chorus reinforces the singer's role as the one who gives more in the relationship, always being the teacher and never the one being taught. They contemplate the possibility of showing their partner how love should be, but they recognize that simply going with the flow is not sufficient. The singer senses from the beginning, possibly through astrology (mentioned by reading their partner's chart), that ending the relationship and starting anew might be the best course of action. They propose breaking their partner's heart, selling it for parts, and restarting their lives without each other.
In the second verse, the singer questions whether there is anything that could salvage the relationship. They express frustration that their partner will never understand the pain they are feeling. The singer ponders what it would cost them to be with someone who has never experienced loss, implying a lack of empathy or emotional depth in their partner.
The final chorus reiterates the unequal nature of the relationship, the singer's role as the teacher, and their realization that breaking their partner's heart and starting fresh is necessary. The song concludes with the singer contemplating their own sense of hopelessness, wondering if they will ever find light amidst the darkness. They question why, even in the middle of summer, the sky feels desolate and abandoned.
Overall, "Restart" explores the hardships of a relationship where one person is giving more than the other, the frustration of feeling like a perpetual teacher, and the realization that starting over might be the only solution.
Line by Line Meaning
You said I’ve been cold
You accused me of being emotionally distant
But how would you feel if this love was a chore? Oh
But have you considered how it feels when our love feels like a burden?
You said you been told
You claimed that you have been informed
That loves supposed to feel out of control, no
That love is supposed to be wild and uncontrollable, isn't it?
I wouldn’t trust all of the things that are said
I wouldn't rely on everything that's being said
The way to learn is not listening to all your friends
True learning comes from not paying attention to what your friends say
Can't you see I’m slowing down to avoid our defeat?
Can't you see that I'm trying to slow down to prevent our failure?
Can’t keep up with me
You can't match my pace
Every time we tried I gave more than got
In every attempt we made, I gave more than I received
I’ll always be the teacher, never the taught
I will always be the one guiding, never the one being guided
Yeah, I could try to show you how you should love
Yes, I could attempt to demonstrate to you how one should love
But going with the flow is never enough
However, simply going along with the current is never sufficient
I knew it from the moment I read your chart
I realized it from the very beginning after studying your characteristics
You might be better off if I broke your heart
Perhaps you would be better without me if I caused you heartache
And gave it all away to sell it for parts
And relinquished everything, offering it for sale as separate components
It's not in the stars, I need to restart
Our fate is not predetermined, I need to begin again
What could make this work?
What could possibly make this relationship successful?
If you will never know the feelings that hurt, oh
If you will never understand the emotions that cause pain
And what does it cost?
And what is the price?
For me to be with someone who's never lost, no
For me to be with someone who has never experienced defeat
I lay and wonder if I'll ever see the light in the dark
I lie down and contemplate if I will ever find hope in the midst of darkness
In the middle of summer, why does the sky feel so abandoned and stark?
Even during the peak of summer, why does the sky feel so deserted and bleak?
It's not in the stars, I need to restart
Our destiny is not predetermined, I need to begin again
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Megan Rice
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