Willow
Cōrt Lyrics


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Walls are turning in
Curls of smoke conside here
Time is a prison
Underneath the chandelier
Crying in the club
You left me empty-handed
Hit then reprimanded
You wouldn't lighten up for me
I don't see why you don't let it be
I almost see the sunshine through the window
But then you knock me off my feet
The way it seems is not always how it is
You know, you know, you know
Craving the way it makes me feel
Give me some time to heal
It's hard to know what's real
Catch me dreaming of the ocean teal
All I can do is hope for something
Worthy of my life
Brighter future, I'm a curious creature
Tryna find my way
I'm not sure where to go
These lights on the road
Might be leading me astray
Got me thinking of yesterday
I'll burn these bridges down and
Reminisce of the good old home town
Someday I'll feel free sitting
Underneath the willow tree
That night we said goodbye
Tears were in my eyes
You gave me a smile, said you'd
See me in a while
I wake up no one by my side
This feeling's old but I will try again
To find the one but when I hit a homerun
All will come undone
Craving the way it makes me feel
Give me some time to heal
It's hard to know what's real
Catch me dreaming of the ocean teal
All I can do is hope for something
Worthy of my life
Brighter future, I'm a curious creature
Tryna find my way
I'm not sure where to go
These lights on the road
Might be leading me astray
Got me thinking of yesterday
I'll burn these bridges down and
Reminisce of the good old home town
Someday I'll feel free sitting
Underneath the willow tree
You compel me, you undersell me
Keep me asking what I'm worth
And I can't help but wonder why I've
Wasted all my time
I'm keeping it real, I don't know how I feel
And I'll try my best to keep my hands on the wheel
I count the days go by
And as I open my eyes
I see your lies
I romanticize
This life I live and the things I did and the
Things that are to come




I hope for the best and I'll
Leave the rest to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cōrt's song "Willow" depict a sense of longing, introspection, and a search for meaning. The opening lines, "Walls are turning in, Curls of smoke conside here" portray a disorienting and confining feeling. The singer feels trapped, as if time is a prison underneath the chandelier. The following lines express the aftermath of a lost love, with the singer crying in the club, left empty-handed, and feeling hit and reprimanded by their former partner.


The chorus reveals a mix of hope and uncertainty. The singer sees a glimpse of sunshine through the window but is knocked off their feet by unexpected events. There's an acknowledgment that appearances can be deceiving, and that things may not always be as they seem. There's a longing for the way that love makes them feel and a desire for healing and clarity.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their journey of self-discovery. They hope for a brighter future, feeling like a curious creature trying to find their way. The road ahead is uncertain, with the lights potentially leading them astray. They reminisce about their hometown and the bridges they will burn, longing for the day when they'll feel free under a willow tree.


The final verse delves into the complexities of their relationship with the other person. They feel compelled and undersold, questioning their worth. They admit to wasting time but also recognize that they don't know how they truly feel. The singer counts the days, sees through the lies, and romanticizes their life and the future while hoping for the best and leaving the rest to the other person.


Overall, "Willow" explores themes of longing, self-reflection, and a search for meaning while navigating through the complexities of relationships and personal growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Walls are turning in
I feel a sense of internal chaos and confusion.


Curls of smoke conside here
There is a sense of mystery and uncertainty surrounding me.


Time is a prison
I feel trapped and restricted by the passage of time.


Underneath the chandelier
In a place where there is luxury and grandeur, I still feel empty.


Crying in the club
Despite being in a social setting, I am consumed by sadness and despair.


You left me empty-handed
You abandoned me without providing any support or comfort.


Hit then reprimanded
You hurt me and then scolded me for my reaction.


You wouldn't lighten up for me
You refused to ease my emotional burden or offer me solace.


I don't see why you don't let it be
I am confused as to why you are unwilling to resolve our issues peacefully.


I almost see the sunshine through the window
There are moments of hope and positivity, but they are fleeting.


But then you knock me off my feet
You consistently bring me down and destabilize my emotions.


The way it seems is not always how it is
Appearances can be deceiving, and things are not as they initially appear.


You know, you know, you know
I am emphasizing that you are aware of the truth, despite any denials.


Craving the way it makes me feel
I long for the emotions that this situation evokes within me.


Give me some time to heal
I need space and time to recover from the pain I have experienced.


It's hard to know what's real
I struggle to discern what is genuine and authentic.


Catch me dreaming of the ocean teal
I find solace and escapism in envisioning the calming ocean.


All I can do is hope for something
I rely on optimism and anticipation for a better future.


Worthy of my life
I seek something that is deserving of my existence and purpose.


Brighter future, I'm a curious creature
I am intrigued and eager for a more positive and fulfilling tomorrow.


Tryna find my way
I am actively seeking direction and purpose in my life.


I'm not sure where to go
I am uncertain and lost, lacking a clear path forward.


These lights on the road
The opportunities and distractions along my journey are disorienting.


Might be leading me astray
I fear that these temptations and choices may be leading me off course.


Got me thinking of yesterday
I often reminisce and long for the past, reflecting on what once was.


I'll burn these bridges down and
I am willing to sever ties and break away from negative influences.


Reminisce of the good old home town
I nostalgically recall the comforting familiarity of my hometown.


Someday I'll feel free sitting
One day, I hope to experience a sense of liberation and contentment.


Underneath the willow tree
In a peaceful and natural setting, I find solace and tranquility.


That night we said goodbye
The emotional farewell we shared on that particular evening.


Tears were in my eyes
I was filled with sorrow and sadness as we parted ways.


You gave me a smile, said you'd
You offered me a comforting gesture and promised.


See me in a while
That we would see each other again after some time has passed.


I wake up no one by my side
I am now alone, waking up without anyone beside me.


This feeling's old but I will try again
Despite experiencing heartache before, I am willing to give love another chance.


To find the one but when I hit a homerun
In my search for true love, I hope to achieve great success and happiness.


All will come undone
However, in the end, everything may unravel and fall apart.


You compel me, you undersell me
You have a strong influence on me, but you underestimate my worth.


Keep me asking what I'm worth
You make me question and doubt my own value and significance.


And I can't help but wonder why I've
I cannot help but ponder and question why I have wasted my time.


Wasted all my time
I have squandered precious moments and opportunities.


I'm keeping it real, I don't know how I feel
I am being honest, but at the same time, I am confused about my emotions.


And I'll try my best to keep my hands on the wheel
I will make an effort to maintain control and stay focused on my path.


I count the days go by
I am aware of the passing of time and its impact on my life.


And as I open my eyes
When I wake up and begin each day anew.


I see your lies
I am confronted with the deceit and falsehoods in our relationship.


I romanticize
I have a tendency to idealize and glorify certain aspects of my life.


This life I live and the things I did and the
The experiences and actions that shape my existence.


Things that are to come
Anticipating the future and what lies ahead.


I hope for the best and I'll
I hold onto optimism and strive for positive outcomes.


Leave the rest to you
I surrender the outcomes and let fate or others take control.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cort Dingman

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