Born Yesterday was also a demo from Sia which got leaked in 2014 and was rumored to be a Katy Perry's song, but this never happened.
Born Yesterday
Arca Lyrics
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And if the surface tension breaks
Then we will drown here in it all
'Cause you can't look me in the eye anymore
And if you do it's clear inside
You're fighting in the wood
But you can't hide, your shame tonight
So hush now, and don't cry
Mistakes are part of life
I wasn't born yesterday
And I see it on your face
I wasn't born yesterday
And I am not your baby anymore
You took my heart and now it's broken
So take your things, you gotta go now
Don't say a word, or it might go down, go down, go down
And I'll stay cool until you walk out
But when you're gone I'll lie here hoping that I will not drown
But you can't hide, your shame tonight
And I can't take the words you cannot say
So hush now, and don't cry
Mistakes are part of life
I wasn't born yesterday
And I see it in your face
I wasn't born yesterday
And I am not your baby anymore
You took my heart and now it's broken
I ain't your baby anymore
Don't call me baby
Don't say a word because I know
Don't call me baby
I ain't your baby anymore
Don't call me baby
So save the word because I know
Don't call me baby
Don't call me baby (no)
Don't call me baby (no)
Don't call me baby (no)
The lyrics to Arca's song Born Yesterday are emotional and powerful, dealing with themes of betrayal and heartbreak. The opening line, "Something's wrong and I can feel it," immediately sets a melancholic tone. The singer appears to be in a relationship that has soured, and they are struggling with the knowledge that their partner has been unfaithful. The idea of "surface tension" breaking suggests that they are holding on to the relationship by a thin thread, and any sudden shift could cause it to fall apart. The line "You're fighting in the wood" evokes imagery of a wild, untamed forest, where the singer is lost and alone.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I wasn't born yesterday" which suggests that the singer is not naive, they are fully aware of what's happening in the relationship. They can see that their partner is lying to them, and they are heartbroken that the love they shared has been shattered. The lines "I am not your baby anymore, you took my heart and now it's broken" show how deeply hurt the singer is by their partner's actions. The repetition of "Don't call me baby" at the end of the song serves to hammer home the idea that the singer has moved on and is no longer prepared to accept the lies and deceit in the relationship.
Overall, Arca's Born Yesterday is a raw and honest portrayal of a broken relationship, with lyrics that beautifully capture the complex emotions that come with betrayal and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's wrong and I can feel it
I sense that there's something not right.
And if the surface tension breaks
If things go wrong, it could get even worse.
Then we will drown here in it all
The situation could become overwhelming.
'Cause you can't look me in the eye anymore
You're avoiding me now.
And if you do it's clear inside
It's obvious that something's bothering you.
You're fighting in the wood
You're struggling to deal with something.
But you can't hide, your shame tonight
You're ashamed of something that happened.
And I can't take the words you cannot say
I need you to be honest with me.
So hush now, and don't cry
It's okay, there's no need to get upset.
Mistakes are part of life
We all make mistakes sometimes.
I wasn't born yesterday
I'm not naive, I know what's going on.
And I see it on your face
I can tell that something's bothering you.
And I am not your baby anymore
I'm not someone that you can just control.
You took my heart and now it's broken
You hurt me and I'm still dealing with it.
So take your things, you gotta go now
It's time for you to leave.
Don't say a word, or it might go down, go down, go down
Let's not start an argument now.
And I'll stay cool until you walk out
I won't let you get to me.
But when you're gone I'll lie here hoping that I will not drown
I'll try to keep my head above water once you're gone.
I ain't your baby anymore
I'm not someone you can just control.
Don't call me baby
Don't try to treat me like a child.
So save the word because I know
I'm not going to be fooled by your words anymore.
Don't call me baby (no)
I'm not going to accept that behavior from you.
Don't call me baby (no)
I'm not going to accept that kind of treatment anymore.
Don't call me baby (no)
I'm not going to let you control me like that anymore.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Alejandro Ghersi Rodriguez, Jeremy Michael Coleman, Sia Kate Isobelle Furler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@salomedescouturelle6112
Least expected arca collab lmao
@xavicalmontoya2118
Real que estoy flipando
@salomedescouturelle6112
@@xavicalmontoya2118 yo también lmao, it better be good
@aarigatooo
it'll be great. sia literally wrote it and it's unreleased version is heavenly
@chmophiession1052
@@aarigatooo sia’s demo version is typical pop trash, Arca is much different from this
@angelsegg767
@@salomedescouturelle6112 no lo fue
@myxo101
The fact that she made rapid modulating synth sound like butterflies blows my mind
@phodilus2141
I love it when someone who actually knows about music enough to put the genius we are all witnessing into words accurately does exactly that.
@Invisibletoday
@@phodilus2141 you don’t need to be a music genius to describe a track like butterflies
@qwertyboo
@@Invisibletoday but not all people will notice that connection, noh?