Voices
Cara Salimando Lyrics
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In broken bottles beef cold concrete
And you spoke
So I sang
And I watch your lips as they are moving
And I alone am merely choosing
To hear static instead
Of the things you have to say
And our voices start to shake
And our fights
They echoed and scream through empty space
And what I've been trying to tell you
Trying to say
As everything is falling from under us
Falling so far from us
I knew this was dangerous
You talked of many things
Of people you've lost
And people you've been
And you broke
So I bent
And I try to listen while you whisper
Endless questions without answers
And I know your so far beyond my reach
And you told me to follow your lead
And our voices started to shake
And our fights
They echoed and scream through empty space
And what I've been trying to tell you
Trying to say
As everything is falling from under us
Falling so far from us
Ohh ohh
I knew this was dangerous
Dangerous
Dangerous
Dangerous
Dangerous
Dangerous
Uh oh
Oh
Uh oh oh oh oh oh
In Cara Salimando's 'Voices', the singer and their partner are walking through the streets where they encounter broken bottles, beef, and cold concrete. They engage in a conversation where the singer is not fully present in the moment, but instead is lost in their own thoughts. Despite their partner's attempts to communicate, the singer struggles to listen and process their words. The couple's voices start to shake as they fight and argue with each other, their disagreements echo through the empty space. The singer acknowledges that everything is falling apart, and that it is dangerous for them to continue down this path.
As the conversation continues, the partner begins to open up and share their history of loss and their struggles. In an attempt to be supportive, the singer tries to listen and gain some understanding, but still feels as though they cannot fully connect with their partner. They recognize that their partner is out of reach, and is urging them to follow their lead. The pair continues to argue, and the singer knows that this unstable situation is dangerous.
The song is an emotional depiction of a relationship that is falling apart due to a lack of communication, understanding, and empathy between two individuals. The theme of danger is prevalent in the song and presents the situation as a warning. Cara Salimando's beautiful and haunting voice contributes to the sadness and melancholy of the piece.
Line by Line Meaning
We walked several streets
We walked a long distance through various streets.
In broken bottles beef cold concrete
The streets had broken glass and debris scattered throughout, with a cold concrete surface.
And you spoke
You began to speak to me.
So I sang
In response to your words, I sang a melody.
And I watched your lips as they were moving
During your conversation, I paid close attention to your mouth to read your words better.
And I alone am merely choosing
Despite listening to you, it's my decision to ignore you.
To hear static instead
I choose to hear noise instead of what you're saying.
Of the things you have to say
I ignore the words that you share with me.
And you tell me you're afraid
You confess to feeling frightened.
And our voices start to shake
Both our voices quiver as we talk.
And our fights
Our confrontations and conflicts.
They echoed and scream through empty space
Our arguments resound throughout an empty environment.
And what I've been trying to tell you
I have been attempting to convey this message to you.
Trying to say
Attempting to express something specifically.
As everything is falling from under us
As our relationship crumbles and falls apart.
Falling so far from us
Our relationship has fallen and seems far beyond repair.
I knew this was dangerous
I was conscious of the risk at hand.
You talked of many things
You spoke on a variety of topics.
Of people you've lost
You spoke about individuals who are no longer with us.
And people you've been
You discussed individuals that you've met or been involved with.
And you broke
You experienced a breakdown or emotional distress.
So I bent
I tried to adapt to your emotions and provide support.
And I try to listen while you whisper
I attempted to pay attention to your hushed or quiet speech.
Endless questions without answers
You asked a prolonged series of inquiries without receiving responses.
And I know you're so far beyond my reach
Your struggles and issues are beyond my capabilities to assist.
And you told me to follow your lead
You instructed me to trust and cooperate with your plans.
Uh oh
An exclamation of concern or worry.
Oh
An interjection of reaction or realization.
Uh oh oh oh oh oh
A continued exclamation of stress or apprehension.
Dangerous
A description of the intense and risky nature of the relationship.
Dangerous
A repetition to emphasize the hazardous nature of our partnership.
Dangerous
A third repetition of the term 'dangerous' to strongly suggest that the relationship is perilous.
Dangerous
Another repeated warning that the relationship is unhealthy and dangerous.
Dangerous
The fifth and final repetition of the word, highlighting the unavoidable hazardous aspects of our relationship.
Writer(s): CARA SALIMANDO
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Thanks for posting. Great piece, what is the song's name?
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@sill313 Thank you!
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