metro
Berlin Lyrics


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I'm alone, sitting with my empty glass
My four walls follow me through my past
I was on a Paris train, I emerged in London rain
And you were waiting there, swimming through apologies

I remember searching for the perfect words
I was hoping you might change your mind
I remember a soldier sleeping next to me
Riding on the Metro

You wore white, smiling as you took my hand
So removed, we spoke of wintertime in France
Minutes passed with shallow words
Years have passed and still the hurt
Oh, I can see you now, smiling as I pulled away

I remember the letter wrinkled in my hand
"I'll love you always" filled my eyes
I remember a night we walked along the Seine
Riding on the Metro

I remember a feeling coming over me
The soldier turned, then looked away
I remember hating you for loving me
Riding on the Metro

I'm alone, sitting with my broken glass
My four walls follow me through my past
I was on a Paris train, I emerged in London rain
And you were waiting there, swimming through apologies, sorry

I remember searching for the perfect words
I was hoping you might change your mind




I remember a soldier sleeping next to me
Riding on the Metro

Overall Meaning

"The Metro" by Berlin is a melancholic and nostalgic song that speaks of a past love story that ended with pain and regret. The imagery of being alone and sitting with an empty glass in a room surrounded by four walls that follow the singer through his past, evokes a sense of being stuck in time, unable to move on from the memories that haunt him. The lyrics reveal that the singer was on a Paris train and emerged in London rain, where he met someone who he refers to as 'you'. However, despite the fond memories they may have shared, the twisted irony of time separates the two, leaving the singer with only memories of apologies to swim through.


The song paints a poignant picture of a love that was not meant to be, as it poignantly recalls the times they spent together, the soldier sleeping next to the singer, and the nights they walked along the Seine. The melancholic melody of the song adds to the feeling of loss and longing as the singer sings of his regret in searching for the perfect words that he hoped would change 'your' mind. However, despite his best efforts, the hurt remains, following him through the years and shaping his memories.


The song ends with the singer sitting alone with a broken glass, repeating the opening lines with a tinge of sadness and sorrow in his voice. The song speaks of the nostalgia for a time gone by, of love lost and the pain that remains even after years have passed.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm alone, sitting with my empty glass
The singer is currently alone and sad, thinking about their past and their current situation.


My four walls follow me through my past
The singer feels stuck in their past, unable to move on from it.


I was on a Paris train, I emerged in London rain And you were waiting there, swimming through apologies
The singer went through a journey from Paris to London, where their lover was waiting for them with apologies, possibly after a fight or disagreement.


I remember searching for the perfect words I was hoping you might change your mind
The singer tried hard to communicate with their lover in the hopes of resolving issues and saving the relationship.


I remember a soldier sleeping next to me Riding on the Metro
The singer recalls a time where they were on a train with a sleeping soldier beside them, possibly reflecting on the hardships of wartime and how it affected them.


You wore white, smiling as you took my hand So removed, we spoke of wintertime in France
A memory of their lover wearing white and being emotionally distant, while talking about a happier time in France.


Minutes passed with shallow words Years have passed and still the hurt
Their conversations were superficial and meaningless, yet they still bear emotional scars from the experience years later.


Oh, I can see you now, smiling as I pulled away I remember the letter wrinkled in my hand "I'll love you always" filled my eyes
The singer remembers how their lover smiled as they left, and the words in a love letter that they still hold dear.


I remember a night we walked along the Seine Riding on the Metro
A memory of a night spent walking by the Seine river, possibly hinting at the romantic nature of their past relationship.


I remember a feeling coming over me The soldier turned, then looked away I remember hating you for loving me Riding on the Metro
The singer recalls a moment on the train where a feeling of self-loathing and resentment towards their lover overwhelmed them.


I'm alone, sitting with my broken glass My four walls follow me through my past I was on a Paris train, I emerged in London rain And you were waiting there, swimming through apologies, sorry
The singer is still alone, with a broken glass and plagued by thoughts of their past. They recall the journey from Paris to London, where their lover waited for them with apologies, but regrets that they couldn't resolve things.


I remember searching for the perfect words I was hoping you might change your mind I remember a soldier sleeping next to me Riding on the Metro
The singer repeats their earlier thoughts, reflecting on their efforts to reconcile with their lover and the memory of the sleeping soldier.




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Written by: John Buckner Crawford

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