Snap
Brendan Ryan Lyrics
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That's what I see in my mind
But at this time
I'm looking down
No I ain't moving from this ground
Easier that way
Just to stay without having to say
Something introductory
Something to move further what is now
Nothing at all
So help me out
From talking this one down
Cause the way that this river floats you
Into view makes me drown
I'm begging help me out
Cause I'm choking on this doubt
And now
I beg you to snap your fingers
And get me out
Of every reason coming out of my mouth
And allow me wake up
Cause those few feet seem like miles
And hello's like a speech
And I'm not at all prepared
To start working on each
So please start this up
Cause it's obvious I'm out
I'm just silently screaming it loud
If it's no message
That I send
Please let me help you comprehend
Cause I'm
Sparing all the gracelessness for you
And while I'm silent
I want nothing than to
Take your hand
To show you how I could love you
Like no other can
As I come off as a broken man on a lawn
So help me out
Cause I'm falling and there's no landing ground
And at this point I'm lost
In a fake image I've found
And now
I beg you to snap your fingers
And get me out
Of every reason coming out of my mouth
And allow me wake up
Cause those few feet seem like miles
And hello's like a speech
And I'm not at all prepared
To start working on each
So please start this up
Cause it's obvious I'm out
I'm just silently screaming it loud
Cause I'm so positive
If I could get passed this
You wouldn't mind my company at all
It's just one minor step
That makes this plan complex
So I remain like another silent item on the wall
Another silent item on the wall
And now
I beg you to snap your fingers
And get me out
Of every reason coming out of my mouth
And allow me wake up
Cause those few feet seem like miles
And hello's like a speech
And I'm not at all prepared
To start working on each
So please start this up
Cause it's obvious I'm out
I'm just silently screaming it loud
Oh girl, I'm screaming it loud
Oh girl, I'm screaming it loud
Oh girl, I'm screaming it proud
I'm screaming loud
I'm screaming it proud
Oh, I'm screaming it loud
In these lyrics, Brendan Ryan explores the complexities of unspoken feelings and the fear of vulnerability in a relationship. The song begins with the singer feeling intimidated by the other person's intense gaze, which is symbolized by saying they "stare me down." Despite this perception, the singer admits to looking away and avoiding confrontation, preferring to remain on familiar ground rather than risking their emotions.
The chorus expresses the singer's desperation for help and a desire to be released from the doubts and uncertainties they are grappling with. They metaphorically ask the other person to "snap their fingers" and free them from the self-imposed constraints and insecurities that keep them from fully expressing their true feelings. The distance between them feels like an insurmountable obstacle, and even a simple greeting like "hello" feels like a daunting task. The singer acknowledges their lack of preparation to fully engage and asks for the other person to initiate the connection.
The next verse signifies the singer's willingness to sacrifice their own gracelessness and be vulnerable for the other person. While they remain silent, their desire to hold the other person's hand and show them a unique kind of love is strong. The singer sees themselves as broken but still hopeful, like an object on the wall waiting to be noticed. This verse demonstrates the singer's determination to overcome their own insecurities for the sake of the relationship.
Once again, the chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's plea for liberation and help in navigating their own doubts. The repetition of "snap your fingers" and the statement of being "silently screaming it loud" highlight the internal conflict and frustration the singer experiences. They believe that if they can overcome their current obstacles, the other person would be open to their company, but they acknowledge that there's still a minor hurdle to face before that can happen.
The song concludes with the passionate repetition of "I'm screaming it loud" and "I'm screaming it proud." This final repetition signifies the singer's determination to be heard and understood, despite their fears and uncertainties. They long for the other person to recognize and acknowledge their inner turmoil and the depth of their emotions.
Overall, Brendan Ryan's "Snap" delves into the complexities of fear and vulnerability in a relationship. The lyrics convey a strong yearning for connection and an urgent desire to be understood. The singer confronts their own insecurities and pleads for help and understanding from the other person. The song captures the raw emotions and internal struggles that can arise when trying to navigate the delicate balance between self-protection and risking the vulnerability needed for a deep connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You stare me down
You look at me intensely
That's what I see in my mind
That's how I perceive your gaze
But at this time
But in this moment
I'm looking down
I'm avoiding eye contact
No I ain't moving from this ground
I refuse to change my position
Easier that way
It's simpler to do so
Just to stay without having to say
To remain without expressing
Something introductory
Some initial words
Just to, to connect you and me
Just to establish a connection between us
Something to move further what is now
Something to progress what exists at the moment
Nothing at all
Absolutely nothing
So help me out
Assist me
From talking this one down
From reducing this conversation
Cause the way that this river floats you
Because the way you effortlessly move
Into view makes me drown
Brings me to a state of overwhelming emotions
I'm begging help me out
I'm pleading for assistance
Cause I'm choking on this doubt
Because I'm suffocating from uncertainty
And now
And now, in this moment
I beg you to snap your fingers
I implore you to snap your fingers
And get me out
And rescue me
Of every reason coming out of my mouth
Of every justification I present
And allow me wake up
And permit me to awaken
Cause those few feet seem like miles
Because a short distance feels like a great distance
And hello's like a speech
And a simple greeting feels like a long conversation
And I'm not at all prepared
And I am completely unready
To start working on each
To begin interacting with each other
So please start this up
So please initiate this
Cause it's obvious I'm out
Because it's clear that I am lost
I'm just silently screaming it loud
I'm silently expressing this loudly
If it's no message
If there is no message
That I send
That I communicate
Please let me help you comprehend
Please allow me to help you understand
Cause I'm
Because I am
Sparing all the gracelessness for you
Saving all the awkwardness for you
And while I'm silent
And while I remain quiet
I want nothing than to
I desire nothing more than to
Take your hand
Hold your hand
To show you how I could love you
To demonstrate how I am capable of loving you
Like no other can
In a unique way that nobody else can
As I come off as a broken man on a lawn
As I appear to be a shattered person in an open space
So help me out
Assist me
Cause I'm falling and there's no landing ground
Because I'm descending with no place to land
And at this point I'm lost
And at this moment I am confused
In a fake image I've found
In a false perception I have discovered
Cause I'm so positive
Because I'm so certain
If I could get passed this
If I could overcome this hurdle
You wouldn't mind my company at all
You would enjoy my presence
It's just one minor step
It's only a small obstacle
That makes this plan complex
That complicates this strategy
So I remain like another silent item on the wall
So I continue to be like a quiet object on the wall
And now
And now, in this moment
I beg you to snap your fingers
I implore you to snap your fingers
And get me out
And rescue me
Of every reason coming out of my mouth
Of every justification I present
And allow me wake up
And permit me to awaken
Cause those few feet seem like miles
Because a short distance feels like a great distance
And hello's like a speech
And a simple greeting feels like a long conversation
And I'm not at all prepared
And I am completely unready
To start working on each
To begin interacting with each other
So please start this up
So please initiate this
Cause it's obvious I'm out
Because it's clear that I am lost
I'm just silently screaming it loud
I'm silently expressing this loudly
Oh girl, I'm screaming it loud
Oh girl, I'm expressing it loudly
Oh girl, I'm screaming it loud
Oh girl, I'm expressing it loudly
Oh girl, I'm screaming it proud
Oh girl, I'm expressing it proudly
I'm screaming loud
I'm shouting loudly
I'm screaming it proud
I'm expressing it proudly
Oh, I'm screaming it loud
Oh, I'm expressing it loudly
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Written by: Brendan Ryan
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