To date, Olsen has released six studio albums: Half Way Home (2012), Burn Your Fire for No Witness (2014), My Woman (2016), All Mirrors (2019), Whole New Mess (2020) and Big Time (2022).
Unfucktheworld
Angel Olsen Lyrics
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I started dancing just to be around you
Here's to thinking that it all meant so much more
I kept my mouth shut and opened up the door
I wanted nothing but for this to be the end
For this to never be a tied and empty hand
If all the trouble in my heart would only mend
It's not just me for you
I have to look out too
I have to save my life
I need some peace of mind
I am the only one now
I am the only one now
I am the only one now
You may not be around
You may not be around
You may not be around
I am the only one now
I am the only one now
I am the only one now
I am the only one now
The song "Unfucktheworld" by Angel Olsen is a melancholic yet powerful piece that deals with themes of love, loss, and disappointment. The opening lines, "I quit my dreaming the moment that I found you, I started dancing just to be around you," suggest that the singer has given up on her own aspirations and desires upon finding someone who she believes completes her life. She feels that being near this person is enough to make her happy, and has put aside her own dreams and goals.
However, the next lines, "Here's to thinking that it all meant so much more, I kept my mouth shut and opened up the door," hint at a sense of disappointment or disillusionment. The singer had high hopes and expectations for this relationship, but it hasn't lived up to what she thought it would be. Despite this, she remains passive and accepting of the situation, suggesting that she's afraid of speaking up and risking confrontation or further disappointment.
The chorus, "It's not just me for you, I have to look out too, I have to save my life, I need some peace of mind," highlights the singer's realization that she needs to prioritize herself and her own well-being instead of solely focusing on the relationship. She acknowledges that it's not just about the other person's needs and desires, but about her own as well. The repetition of "I am the only one now" suggests a sense of loneliness and isolation, as well as a newfound determination to take control of her life and not be dependent on others.
Line by Line Meaning
I quit my dreaming the moment that I found you
As soon as I met you, I stopped dreaming for myself and started focusing solely on you.
I started dancing just to be around you
I did anything I could to be close to you, even if it meant doing something I didn't necessarily enjoy.
Here's to thinking that it all meant so much more
I thought that our relationship was more meaningful than it actually was.
I kept my mouth shut and opened up the door
I stayed silent about my feelings and let you into my life anyway.
I wanted nothing but for this to be the end
I wished that our relationship would just end because it was causing me so much pain and heartache.
For this to never be a tied and empty hand
I didn't want to be left with nothing at the end of our relationship.
If all the trouble in my heart would only mend
If only my broken heart could be healed and the pain could go away.
I lost my dream, I lost my reason all again
Being with you caused me to lose sight of my dreams and goals, and I was left feeling just as lost as before.
It's not just me for you
I can't just focus on what I want, I have to consider you as well.
I have to look out too
I need to take care of myself and my own well-being.
I have to save my life
My life is in danger and I need to find a way to protect myself.
I need some peace of mind
I'm feeling overwhelmed and I just need some time to relax and destress.
I am the only one now
I'm alone and there's no one else to rely on.
You may not be around
You might not be here with me anymore.
I am the only one now
I'm still alone and the only person I can depend on is myself.
I am the only one now
Once again, I'm alone and have to figure out how to move on by myself.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Angel L. Olsen
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