Valley
B.e.n Lyrics
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So out of reach, yet you're right next to me
I want what's best, but you think it's fine
Break down my nest, you always take what's mine
Am I invading your privacy?
Am I the water when you're drowning at sea?
Can I save this now, or am I just too late?
Never mind, it's fine, I'll just go away
Give me some air for our own sake
Try to be cool, but I lost it here
I look like a fool 'cause you don't want me near
Am I invading your privacy?
Am I the water when you're drowning at sea?
Can I save this now, or am I just too late?
Never mind, it's fine, I'll just go away
By car, by plane
By bus or train
There's no escaping you
Just pass me by
Leave me high and dry
What else is there to do?
Am I invading your privacy?
Am I the water when you're drowning at sea?
Can I save this now, or am I just too late?
Never mind, it's fine, I'll just go away
The song Valley by B.e.n explores themes of unrequited love and personal boundaries. The lyrics follow the singer's struggle with trying to invest in a relationship with someone who constantly drains them. They feel stuck in a situation where the object of their affection is always taking from them and invading their personal space, but they're unable to escape their presence.
The opening line "Stuck like a leech, draining all of me" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer feels like they're being drained emotionally by this person, but they can't seem to let go. They ask if they are invading the person's privacy, questioning if they are the reason why the other person is drowning. Despite their efforts to be cool and invest in the relationship, they feel foolish because the other person doesn't want them near.
The last few lines of the song reflect a sense of resignation and acceptance that the relationship is not going to work out. The singer acknowledges that they cannot escape the other person, but they can choose to walk away. Ultimately, they decide it's better to let go even though it may be painful.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuck like a leech, draining all of me
I feel trapped and drained by your presence
So out of reach, yet you're right next to me
Despite being close physically, you feel emotionally distant
I want what's best, but you think it's fine
You have different opinions on what is best for the relationship
Break down my nest, you always take what's mine
You feel like your personal space and possessions are being invaded
Am I invading your privacy?
You question if your actions are making the situation worse
Am I the water when you're drowning at sea?
You wonder if you are helping or hurting the relationship
Can I save this now, or am I just too late?
You question if there is any hope for the relationship
Never mind, it's fine, I'll just go away
You have given up on trying to fix the relationship
Tried to invest, but you just take
You feel like your efforts and emotions are not reciprocated
Give me some air for our own sake
You need space for both of your wellbeing
Try to be cool, but I lost it here
You tried to control your emotions, but you couldn't anymore
I look like a fool 'cause you don't want me near
You feel embarrassed for your feelings being unwanted
By car, by plane, by bus or train
You feel like there is no way to escape the situation
There's no escaping you
You feel trapped by the relationship
Just pass me by, leave me high and dry
You want to be left alone
What else is there to do?
You feel helpless in the situation
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jonathan Rodney
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