Powder
Bedhead Lyrics
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and I had no idea I had any ideas. sometimes I think
I've never thought about anything.
it was warm when you held me, when you dropped down beside me. but I saw your face turn to powder in a year.
and did it do any good to have anyone tell you that things weren't as bad as they had actually become?
and did it make things worse when you hand was held. it was the best for everyone but you.
The lyrics of Bedhead's song "Powder" suggest a deep sense of loss and resignation. The opening lines, "What was once so real now doesn't even exist," convey a feeling of detachment and disconnection from a past that has slipped away. The memories may be fading, but the feelings persist, an indication that the singer still carries a burden of emotion associated with that lost time. The next line, "and what thoughts come back I sometimes try to resist" suggests a struggle to let go, a battle between holding on and moving forward. The final line of this verse, "the last of your strength fell apart first in your fist," is a poignant image of someone holding on so tightly that they ultimately disintegrate.
The second verse continues with a sense of uncertainty and self-doubt, with the singer admitting, "and I had no idea I had any ideas. sometimes I think I've never thought about anything." This implies a lack of direction or purpose, a feeling of being adrift. The next line, "it was warm when you held me, when you dropped down beside me," contrasts sharply with the previous lines, suggesting a moment of peace or comfort. However, this moment is short-lived, as the final line, "but I saw your face turn to powder in a year," reinforces the theme of loss and impermanence.
The final lines of the song pose two questions, "and did it do any good to have anyone tell you that things weren't as bad as they had actually become? and did it make things worse when your hand was held. it was the best for everyone but you." These lines suggest a feeling of isolation- that no one truly understands the depths of the singer's pain. Even attempts to offer comfort or support may feel hollow or misguided, as the singer is unable to accept their own suffering.
Overall, "Powder" conveys a sense of emotional exhaustion, a struggle to come to terms with loss and impermanence, and a sense of isolation despite efforts to connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
What was once so real now doesn't even exist.
Something that used to hold so much significance and meaning now holds no weight or value at all.
And now the memories are going, so just the feelings persist.
As time passes, the concrete memories fade but the emotions and sensations associated with them still linger and continue to affect us.
And what thoughts come back I sometimes try to resist.
Even though we may consciously try to suppress and avoid certain thoughts or memories, they still creep back into our minds and affect us subconsciously.
The last of your strength fell apart first in your fist.
The person's strength and resolve deteriorated, starting with their physical body and their grip slipping away.
And I had no idea I had any ideas. sometimes I think I've never thought about anything.
The artist feels lost and directionless, unsure of what to aim for or what their own thoughts and ideas are even supposed to be.
It was warm when you held me, when you dropped down beside me. But I saw your face turn to powder in a year.
In the past, the physical embrace and closeness felt comforting and safe. However, as time passed, the person's true nature was revealed, and it was not as strong or stable as the singer initially believed.
And did it do any good to have anyone tell you that things weren't as bad as they had actually become?
Receiving comfort or reassurance from others may not actually do any good if it's not based in reality or doesn't accurately reflect the situation at hand.
And did it make things worse when your hand was held? It was the best for everyone but you.
Even though it may seem like a kind gesture, sometimes having someone else try to support or help us can actually make us feel worse because ultimately, we have to confront and deal with our own struggles and issues.
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Written by: Matthew Byron Kadane, Edward George Kadane
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