Universe
Annika Bennett Lyrics
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I'm on my tippy toes
Trying to see behind the walls that float around you
Spinning like the moons of Jupiter
It was so beautiful
When I was in it, getting used to all of
Your friends and your house and your life
′Cause they never sat down to build mine
But it's true
There's a universe outside of you
I don′t like it but I′m trying
To hold both my hands on the wheel
And just know that someday I'll be happy out here
I′m still screaming at you through a microphone
But you're never at thе show
And I′m only smiling 'til I get back home
To lie in bеd and wrestle with this need to check
And see where I should have been
See all the better shit that′s happening with
Your friends in your house for your life
I was a part of it
Deep breath, I know now, it's not mine
And it's true
There′s a universe outside of you
I don′t like it but I'm trying
To hold both my hands on the wheel
And just know that someday I′ll be happy out here
You're throwing a party
Going to invite everybody
I′m sorry if it sounds dumb
But I'm throwing a party
I′m going to invite everybody
I'm sorry that you can't come
But it′s true
There′s a universe outside of you
I don't like it but I′m trying
To hold both my hands on the wheel
And just know that with space, something new will appear
And someday I'll be happy out here
In Annika Bennett's song "Universe," she explores the difficult process of letting go of a relationship and moving on. Bennett uses astronomy metaphors to compare the vastness of the universe to the world beyond the relationship. She confesses that she still yearns for the person and misses being a part of their life, but acknowledges that there is a whole world outside of them that she needs to explore.
The first verse describes her struggle to let go of her past relationship. Bennett uses a telescope metaphor to illustrate how she is trying to see past their walls and get a glimpse of their life without her. The line "Spinning like the moons of Jupiter" reinforces the idea of movement and distance, suggesting that the relationship is moving further and further away. The chorus speaks to the concept of growth and change beyond the relationship. Bennett acknowledges that the process is difficult, but she is trying to let go and move on.
In the second verse, Bennett contrasts her life with her ex's by using the metaphor of a microphone to convey her continued effort to stay connected. She admits to checking up on them and feeling left out of the better aspects of their life, but ultimately realizes that she needs to let go of the past and focus on her own life. The bridge brings the concept of both parties moving forward, but in different directions. Bennett's ex is having their own party and moving on without her, while Bennett throws her own party to celebrate her own growth and independence.
Overall, "Universe" is a song about letting go and moving on from a past relationship. Bennett uses astronomy metaphors to convey the vastness of the world beyond the relationship and emphasizes the difficulty of the process, but ultimately encourages growth, change, and the discovery of something new.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm still staring at you through a telescope
I'm trying to look closer at you, to understand you better
I'm on my tippy toes
I'm making an effort to see things from a different perspective
Trying to see behind the walls that float around you
Trying to understand the things that keep you isolated from the rest of the world
Spinning like the moons of Jupiter
Things around you are changing as fast as the moons of Jupiter are spinning
It was so beautiful
It was a beautiful experience
When I was in it, getting used to all of
When I was a part of your life, learning everything about it
Your friends and your house and your life
The people you know, the place you live, and the things you do for a living
Where is the architect?
Who planned your life and made sure that everything you wanted was in place?
′Cause they never sat down to build mine
They never built a plan for me
But it's true
It's a fact
There's a universe outside of you
The world doesn't revolve around you
I don′t like it but I'm trying
I'm not comfortable with it, but I'm trying to accept it
To hold both my hands on the wheel
I'm trying to keep things in control
And just know that someday I'll be happy out here
I'm hoping to find happiness in the outside world
I'm still screaming at you through a microphone
I'm trying to communicate with you, but it seems like you're not listening
But you're never at the show
You're never around when I need you to listen
And I′m only smiling 'til I get back home
I'm pretending to be happy until I'm alone
To lie in bed and wrestle with this need to check
I'm struggling with the urge to check up on you
And see where I should have been
I'm wondering where I belong in your life
See all the better shit that's happening with
Seeing all the good things that are happening to you
Your friends in your house for your life
The people you know, the place you live, and the things you do for a living
I was a part of it
I was once a part of your life
Deep breath, I know now, it's not mine
But now I understand that it's not my place anymore
You're throwing a party
You're celebrating something big in your life
Going to invite everybody
You're inviting everyone you know
I′m sorry if it sounds dumb
I'm sorry if this seems silly
But I'm throwing a party
I'm also celebrating something
I′m going to invite everybody
I want everyone to know
I'm sorry that you can't come
But you're not invited
And just know that with space, something new will appear
If I give myself space from your life, new opportunities will arise
And someday I'll be happy out here
I'm hoping to find happiness in the outside world
Writer(s): Annika Bennett
Contributed by Riley C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RonaldNixiux
I swear it’s only a matter of time, making such beautiful music can’t go unnoticed for long❤️❤️ i love your music
@alfanfuady
Thank you Annika for making this masterpiece, it's beautiful❤️❤️
@user-if6dv2wx3z
Beautiful. I saw you 12/30 with Dawes in NH. Your amazing lyrics combined with your delivery is just perfection. Happy New Year!!
@josuebarrera1877
I just came across you through Spotify and this song is amazing
@belenperez2779
Que hermosa canción, felicidades. 💞
Transmitís mucho ✨
@janschneidereit3144
Such a beautiful pieace of music. it makes my day slow down a little bit. thanks for that.
@Chocolate0Muffin
Amazing voice, beautiful song! ♥
@hiitsdina9017
Im crying .. thank you for this beautiful words .. u gonna be a great singer
@Intamin
Gonna be?!
@garyyip2441
So beautiful!