Pastel
Cōrt Lyrics
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i should probably just say nothing at all
all that time we spent, was just a small percent
of everything i thought we were and what i thought i meant to
you, don't have to act like you care,
i kinda wish you did but there's nothing i can do
ever since i left, it seems you've been upset
was it something that i said or am i something you regret
the blue in your eyes, just like the skies
the lavender highlights, the emerald flies by, the yellow of the sunshine
i don't know how i ended up here, but i know where i want to go
the time it flies, i worry that it all will pass me by before i get a chance to live
your pastel, it fades away, and marcel stays playing in my head
reminds me of a time when i could find, not a single problem on my mind
i know i need to get over this its just that
i really like you but i guess just friends will do
tell your boy that i'm not a threat
the common misconception is that i'm nothing but a silhouette
i'm like your cigarette you like to watch me play the frets
but i'm afraid the lyrics get to sentimental and affect your
lungs, my art, don't take the words to heart
im writing what i'm feeling but you, you don't deserve to hurt
the blue in your eyes, just like the skies
the lavender highlights, the emerald flies by, the yellow of the sunshine
i don't know how i ended up here, but i know where i want to go
the time it flies, i worry that it all will pass me by before i get a chance to live
your pastel, it fades away, and marcel stays playing in my head
reminds me of a time when i could find, not a single problem on my mind
The lyrics to Cōrt's song "Pastel" depict a complex emotional situation where the singer is grappling with their feelings and the shifting dynamics of a relationship. The singer initially expresses uncertainty about how to communicate their thoughts, suggesting that silence might be the best option. They acknowledge that the time spent together was only a small portion of what they had envisioned for the relationship, and this realization challenges their understanding of what it truly meant to both parties involved.
The singer desires genuine care from the other person but realizes there is nothing they can do to make that happen. Since leaving, they have noticed the other person's apparent distress, and they question whether it was something they said or if they themselves are a source of regret in the other person's life. The singer's reflection on past memories is vividly described with colorful imagery, highlighting the beauty and happiness they once shared.
The second verse reveals the singer's confusion about their current circumstances and their aspirations for the future. They feel lost but also have a clear sense of where they want to be. The passage of time concerns them, as they fear that life may pass them by without truly experiencing it. The mention of Marcel in their thoughts implies a significant person or memory that they hold dear and that brings back a sense of simplicity and peace of mind.
The third verse delves into the singer's conflicting emotions regarding their feelings for the other person. They admit their fondness but accept that being only friends is the best they can hope for. They strive to convey to the other person's significant other that they pose no threat, dismantling the misconception that they are merely a shadowy figure. The singer compares themselves to a cigarette, suggesting that they offer some form of entertainment for the other person, but they worry that their heartfelt lyrics might affect them negatively.
Overall, "Pastel" explores the themes of uncertainty, longing, and the nostalgia of happier times. The lyrics convey a mix of confusion, vulnerability, and resignation as the singer navigates their emotions and the complexities of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
i don't know what i'm supposed to say
I don't have the right words to express myself
i should probably just say nothing at all
It's better for me to remain silent
all that time we spent, was just a small percent
The time we shared felt insignificant in the grand scheme
of everything i thought we were and what i thought i meant to
My perception of our relationship and my role in it
you, don't have to act like you care
You don't have to pretend to be concerned
i kinda wish you did but there's nothing i can do
I have a desire for your genuine care, but I cannot change the situation
ever since i left, it seems you've been upset
Your emotional state appears to have changed since I departed
was it something that i said or am i something you regret
I question if my words or my presence have caused you regret
the blue in your eyes, just like the skies
The color of your eyes resembles the vastness and beauty of the sky
the lavender highlights, the emerald flies by, the yellow of the sunshine
The subtle shades of lavender and emerald, along with the bright yellow, represent different moments or aspects of our connection
i don't know how i ended up here, but i know where i want to go
I am unsure of the circumstances that led me to this point, but I have a clear destination in mind
the time it flies, i worry that it all will pass me by before i get a chance to live
Time moves quickly, and I fear that I won't have the opportunity to truly experience life
your pastel, it fades away, and marcel stays playing in my head
Our gentle and delicate connection is diminishing, but memories of you, like the tune of Marcel, linger in my thoughts
reminds me of a time when i could find, not a single problem on my mind
It evokes memories of a period when my mind was free of worries and troubles
i know i need to get over this its just that
I am aware that I should move on, but I struggle with it because
i really like you but i guess just friends will do
My feelings for you are strong, but I understand that being friends is the most suitable option
tell your boy that i'm not a threat
Inform your significant other that I pose no danger or harm
the common misconception is that i'm nothing but a silhouette
There is a misunderstanding that I am merely a faint and insignificant presence
i'm like your cigarette you like to watch me play the frets
I resemble a cigarette to you, someone you enjoy observing as I play the guitar
but i'm afraid the lyrics get to sentimental and affect your
However, I fear that the emotional nature of my lyrics might impact
lungs, my art, don't take the words to heart
Your emotional well-being and my artistic expression, please don't take my words deeply to heart
im writing what i'm feeling but you, you don't deserve to hurt
I am expressing my emotions through my writing, but you, as a deserving individual, should not experience pain
the blue in your eyes, just like the skies
Again, the color of your eyes resembles the vastness and beauty of the sky
the lavender highlights, the emerald flies by, the yellow of the sunshine
Reiterating that the different colors symbolize various moments or aspects of our connection
i don't know how i ended up here, but i know where i want to go
Repeating the uncertainty of my path leading to this point, but emphasizing my clear destination
the time it flies, i worry that it all will pass me by before i get a chance to live
Reiterating my concern about time passing quickly and not being able to fully experience life
your pastel, it fades away, and marcel stays playing in my head
Repeating the fading quality of our gentle connection, and the persistent presence of Marcel's music in my thoughts
reminds me of a time when i could find, not a single problem on my mind
Reiterating the reminiscence of a period free from worries and troubles
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cort Dingman
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