Healing
Arthur Beatrice Lyrics
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The words come out but not what's written on your face
Letters by someone else
Familiar hand that I can't read
I can't wait for time to tell
If you're too far gone
If you're dead to me
Do you miss someone else when you see me?
There's no easy time to give in
When the moment is right
Then the moment is right
Tell me how you feel about trust?
I'm not the type to throw it around
And if you're going to leave it, then you must
Because I don't need you weighing me down
Tell it to me if you're feeling brave
Or if you owe me all that I give
And though you haven't got the faith to look my way
I hope you're happy now you feel some relief
I'm leaving
How deep is the wound I'm healing?
There's no easy time to give in
When the moment is right
Then the moment is right
I'm healing
Do you miss someone else when you see me?
There's no easy time to give in
When the moment is right
Then the moment is right
The song "Healing" by Arthur Beatrice is a powerful and melancholy reflection on the difficulty of trusting others and the pain that comes with betrayal. The opening lines speak to the disconnect between what someone says and what they truly mean, as they struggle to hide their true feelings and intentions. This is further reinforced by the idea that the words being spoken are "letters by someone else" - not their own authentic expressions.
The chorus then delves into the singer's own struggles with trusting others and trying to heal from past hurts. There is a sense of sadness and longing as they wonder if the other person really misses them or if they are just pining for someone else. The phrase "when the moment is right, then the moment is right" also speaks to the difficulty of knowing when to let someone back into your life and when to keep your guard up.
The final verse is a plea for honesty and a warning that the singer will not tolerate being weighed down by someone who is not trustworthy. The phrase "tell it to me if you're feeling brave" shows that the singer is willing to listen, but only if the other person is willing to take a risk and be vulnerable. The song ends on a sad note, with the singer acknowledging that sometimes the only way to heal is to walk away and leave the pain behind.
Line by Line Meaning
You're disconnected sound from what you say
Your words are not in sync with your emotions
The words come out but not what's written on your face
Your words are not a true reflection of your feelings
Letters by someone else
Your words seem to be influenced by someone else
Familiar hand that I can't read
Your behavior is familiar, but I can't understand what you're thinking or feeling
I can't wait for time to tell
I hope with time, your true thoughts and emotions will be revealed
If you're too far gone
If your feelings for me are beyond repair
If you're dead to me
If you no longer have any feelings for me
How deep is the wound I'm healing?
I am trying to overcome the pain caused by our relationship
Do you miss someone else when you see me?
Are you thinking of someone else when you are with me?
There's no easy time to give in
It's difficult to let go of our relationship
When the moment is right
When it is time to move on
Tell me how you feel about trust?
Do you value the trust in our relationship?
I'm not the type to throw it around
I don't take trust casually
And if you're going to leave it, then you must
If you don't value trust, then you must leave
Because I don't need you weighing me down
I can't let you be a burden on me
Tell it to me if you're feeling brave
Share your true feelings with me if you're courageous enough
Or if you owe me all that I give
If you feel indebted to me
And though you haven't got the faith to look my way
Even though you don't trust me anymore
I hope you're happy now you feel some relief
I hope you find happiness now that you have moved on
I'm leaving
I am ending our relationship
I'm healing
I am moving on and trying to overcome the pain
Writer(s): arthur beatrice
Contributed by Owen M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.