Wash Away
Badwolf Lyrics
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as I stare out my dirty window
Must have been about a month or so
but found like a lifetime ago
Found as if I lived those memories as a different person
As the rain falls it seems
my condition will only worsen
my senses go to remember
from that drury November
but the fog in my vision got thicker
Wash away all the empty words
that don't mean
the same things as they once did
Maybe it's fault my maybe I misheard
Memories I must forbid
I still remember every word you said
the sky may be cloudy but not my head
the day you walked away from me
Was the longest day in history
and now I know I lived those memories as a different person (different person)
Every time it rains it seems my conditions will only worsen
my senses go to remember
the feelings of when as long with the pictures
from that drury November
but the fog in my vision got thicker
Wash away all the empty words
that don't mean
the same things as they once did
Maybe it's fault my maybe I misheard
Memories I must forbid
Wash away all the empty words
that don't mean
the same things as they once did
Maybe it's fault my maybe I misheard
these memories these memories
Wash away all the empty words
that don't mean
the same things as they once did
Maybe it's fault my maybe I misheard
Memories I must forbid
In Badwolf's song "Wash Away," the lyrics describe the feeling of being stuck in the past, unable to move on from memories of a past relationship. The singer describes a sense of time standing still, as days pass by like "centuries." Looking out a dirty window, the singer reflects on memories that feel like a lifetime ago, yet as vivid as if they happened yesterday. The rain falling outside serves to intensify the mood, creating a sense of melancholy and despair.
As the singer remembers the past, they also struggle with the unreliability of memory, wondering if they misheard or misunderstood what was said. The repetition of the phrase "wash away all the empty words that don't mean the same things as they once did" suggests a desire to let go of the past and move on, to wash away the memories and the pain they bring. Yet, as the fog in the singer's vision gets thicker, it seems that the memories become even more overwhelming and difficult to escape.
Overall, "Wash Away" is a poignant exploration of the struggle to let go of past relationships and move on. The lyrics capture the feeling of being stuck in a place of intense emotion, unable to escape or forget. The rain, fog, and dirty window add to the sense of atmosphere and help to convey the singer's sense of melancholy longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Days pass by like centuries
Time seems to move very slowly, as if each day is as long as a century.
As I stare out my dirty window
I spend a lot of time looking out of my window, but it is dirty and unclear.
Must have been about a month or so
I can't be sure how long it's been, but it feels like it's been at least a month.
But found like a lifetime ago
Even though it hasn't been that long, it feels like these memories are from a completely different lifetime.
Found as if I lived those memories as a different person
These memories don't feel like my own, as if I was a different person when I experienced them.
As the rain falls it seems
When it rains, it feels like my mood and mental state worsen.
my condition will only worsen
I know that things will only get worse for me, mentally and emotionally.
my senses go to remember
Whenever I experience something that triggers these memories, it feels like my senses are transporting me back to that time and place.
the feelings of when as long with the pictures
Along with the pictures, I can remember exactly how I felt during those memories.
from that drury November
These memories all took place during a gloomy, overcast November.
but the fog in my vision got thicker
Even though these memories are so vivid, it feels like my vision of them is clouded and unclear.
Wash away all the empty words that don't mean the same things as they once did
I want to forget all the words that used to hold meaning for me, but no longer do.
Maybe it's fault my maybe I misheard
I'm not sure if the fault lies with me or if I simply misinterpreted these words.
Memories I must forbid
As painful as it is, I know that I need to stop allowing these memories to consume me.
I still remember every word you said
Even though I am trying to forget, the words that were said still play in my mind.
the sky may be cloudy but not my head
Even though the weather may be gloomy, my emotions and thoughts are even darker.
the day you walked away from me
The memory that haunts me the most is the day that you left me.
Was the longest day in history
That day felt like it lasted an eternity and is forever burned into my mind.
and now I know I lived those memories as a different person (different person)
I am certain that these memories don't belong to the person I am now, as if I lived them in a past life or a different reality.
these memories these memories
As much as I try to ignore them, these memories continue to plague me and refuse to leave my mind.
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.