in 2011, Stott released two full-length albums, Passed Me By and We Stay Together, both of which received attention from Pitchfork.com and other noteworthy music blogs.
Numb
Andy Stott Lyrics
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touch, touch, touch, touch
touch, touch, touch, touch
touch, touch, touch, touch
.that you know that.your heart is
.that you know the.
that you know .that you know we are.
Touch, touch, touch, touch
You are the.
.just don't.that you.
there is a.that you know.
with you.that you are the one
.that you know that.
Touch, touch, touch, touch
touch, touch, touch, touch
Touch, touch, touch, touch
You are the.but you know the.
.but you know the.
there are.but you know the.
Just when you. that you know the odds
.that you know the.
touch, touch, touch, touch
Just when I'm.today
it is a.just walk away
it is a.
It is what you.
there is a.
do what you .that you are.
it is a. that you know what's.
that you know what's.
Touch, touch, touch, touch
Touch, touch, touch, touch
The lyrics of Andy Stott's song Numb seem to express a sense of emptiness and numbness that the singer is feeling. The repeated phrase of "touch, touch, touch, touch" suggests a longing for physical connection and closeness with another person. The repetition of this phrase also reflects the monotony and routine of day-to-day life - repeating the same actions without any real meaning or significance. The lines "that you know that your heart is" and "that you know we are" suggest a deeper understanding of oneself and one's relationship with others.
The second verse seems to focus on a specific person, who the singer refers to as "you." The lines "you are the" and "just don't that you" suggest a relationship where one person holds more power or influence over the other. The lines "there is a that you know" may suggest that the relationship is not entirely healthy, and the singer may be aware of this but chooses to stay regardless. The line "just when you know the odds" may suggest that the singer is aware of the negative aspects of their relationship but is unable to leave.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing, emptiness, and numbness that the singer is experiencing. The repeated phrases of "touch, touch, touch, touch" and "that you know" reflect the monotony and routine of everyday life, as well as the deeper understanding of oneself and one's relationships with others. The lyrics also suggest a potentially unhealthy relationship that the singer is unable (or unwilling) to leave.
Line by Line Meaning
Touch, touch, touch, touch
Repetition of touch symbolizes the need for connection or human touch
touch, touch, touch, touch
Continuation of the need for touch or connection
touch, touch, touch, touch
Further continuation of the need for touch or connection
touch, touch, touch, touch
Reinforces the need for touch or connection
that you know that.your heart is
Assurance that you know where your heart lies or what it truly desires
that you know the.
Emphasis on the importance of self-awareness or knowing oneself
that you know .that you know we are.
Reiteration of the importance of recognizing or knowing one's relationship or connection with another person
Touch, touch, touch, touch
Repetition of the need for connection or human touch
touch, touch, touch, touch
Continuation of the need for touch or connection
You are the.
Addressing a person of significance or importance
.just don't.that you.
Implication of a lack of communication or avoidance of a certain topic
there is a.that you know.
Allusion to a secret or unspoken truth that is known to at least one party
with you.that you are the one
Recognition or declaration of a strong emotional bond or connection with someone specific
.that you know that.
Emphasis on being fully aware or informed about a certain aspect
Touch, touch, touch, touch
Repetition of the need for connection or human touch
touch, touch, touch, touch
Continuation of the need for touch or connection
You are the.but you know the.
Acknowledgement of another person's significance or importance, but also recognizing their knowledge or awareness of something
.but you know the.
Further emphasis on someone's knowledge or awareness of a certain aspect or truth
there are.but you know the.
Implication of a certain number or amount of things, but with someone being aware of what truly matters
Just when you. that you know the odds
Moment of realization or awareness of the reality of a situation or circumstance
.that you know the.
Reiteration of emphasis on knowing or being aware of something
touch, touch, touch, touch
Repetition of the need for connection or human touch
Just when I'm.today
Moment of realization or reflection of one's current situation or emotion
it is a.just walk away
Implication of the simplicity of a solution or decision, such as walking away from a situation
it is a.
Emphasis on the simplicity of the solution or decision
It is what you.
Acknowledgement that a situation or circumstance is solely in one's control or decision
there is a.
Allusion to another party having knowledge or awareness of something
do what you .that you are.
Encouragement to be true to oneself and act in alignment with one's values or beliefs
it is a. that you know what's.
Reiteration of the simplicity and knowledge of a certain solution or decision
that you know what's.
Emphasis on the importance of knowledge or awareness in making decisions or taking action
Touch, touch, touch, touch
Repetition of the need for connection or human touch
Touch, touch, touch, touch
Further repetition of the need for connection or human touch
Writer(s): William Daniel White, Scott Andrew Holderby, Gannon Chaffee Hall, Andrew Wansel, Ronald Tyler Colson, Aldrin Davis, Kanye West, Marshall B. Iii Mathers, Arthur Leonard Liboon, Warren Felder, sam dew, Jim Taffer, Pamela Reswick, Robyn Fenty Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, Annarhi Music LLC, Shroom Shady Music, Crow'S Tree Publishing, Emi Blackwood Music Inc., Songs Of Universal Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Allegro, by The Chi Publishing, Standard Music Pty Limited, Sony/ATV Sonata, Toompstone Publishing Inc., Please Gimme My Publishing Inc.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.