During her time in the band, she worked on the solo projects Ramona Lisa and CEP before embarking on a career under her own name after Chairlift's disbandment in 2017. Her debut studio album, Pang (2019), featured collaborations with producer Danny L Harle and was released to critical acclaim. On December 5, 2022, Polachek announced her second studio album under her full name, Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, and was released on February 14, 2023.
Polachek has worked extensively with other artists, collaborating with Blood Orange, Fischerspooner, Sbtrkt, Christine and the Queens, Charli XCX and the British music collective PC Music, as well as penning material for Beyoncé ("No Angel") and Travis Scott.
You and I
Caroline Polachek Lyrics
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All in all, you need to learn to let it go.
Feelings for her
For all you know.
You keep yourself from rising tone, no future holds.
Slowly look up, you're looking hard to find love.
Low key, fatal tune.
Hold me, you know this wasn't planned.
Hold me close, you'll hold.
Hold me now, to keep it all in sand.
Hold fire, you'll hold.
Under unnatural circumstances, I forget about your vain pretenses.
But if you want to recreate the sea, another sky for me, I got you.
Under unnatural circumstances, I forget all of your vain pretenses.
But if you want to recreate for me, another sky and see, I got you.
(Personify)
So hold me, you know this wasn't planned.
Hold me close, you'll hold.
Hold me now, to keep it all in sand.
So hold fire, you'll hold.
The lyrics of Caroline Polachek's song 'You and I' reflect the inner struggles of a person who is trying to grapple with their feelings for a loved one. The lines "Holding soft, to holding back, to keep his own heart" suggest that the person is hesitant to fully express their emotions, perhaps because they fear rejection or vulnerability. The next line "All in all, you need to learn to let it go" is an acknowledgement of the need to move on from this emotional stagnation and take a leap of faith to pursue love. The person seems to be conflicted about their feelings, not wanting to let go yet wanting to hold on tighter, as reflected in the lines "Hold me, you know this wasn't planned. Hold me close, you'll hold" and "Hold me now, to keep it all in sand. Hold fire, you'll hold". They desire intimacy and connection, but there is a sense of uncertainty about what the future holds and whether or not it is worth the risk.
Throughout the song, the imagery referenced is that of the sea and the sky, which symbolize vastness, freedom, and possibility. The lyrics "Slowly look up, you're looking hard to find love. Low key, fatal tune" evoke a sense of searching for something elusive, yet inevitable at the same time. The person seems to be trying to reconcile their internal conflicts and make sense of their emotions within the context of a larger world. The repeated line "Under unnatural circumstances, I forget about your vain pretenses" suggests that there may be external factors that are preventing this love from flourishing, but despite this, the person is willing to try and make it work, even if it means creating a new reality or version of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding soft, to holding back, to keep his own heart.
He's trying to keep his heart safe by being cautious and not giving all of himself.
All in all, you need to learn to let it go.
Overall, it's important to release things that no longer serve us or cause us pain.
Feelings for her
He has strong emotions for her.
For all you know.
There's a chance you don't know everything about the situation.
You keep yourself from rising tone, no future holds.
By holding back, he's preventing any opportunity for growth or a positive future.
Slowly look up, you're looking hard to find love.
Taking the time to search for love and not rushing the process.
Low key, fatal tune.
The subtle melody masks the powerful and potentially deadly impact of the situation.
Hold me, you know this wasn't planned.
Desiring physical comfort despite not expecting it.
Hold me close, you'll hold.
When you hold me tightly, it lets me know that you're committed and trustworthy.
Hold me now, to keep it all in sand.
Holding him now will bury any unresolved issues or doubts they might have.
Hold fire, you'll hold.
Hold off on any impulsive actions and patiently wait to see how things progress.
Under unnatural circumstances, I forget about your vain pretenses.
In unusual or unexpected situations, external illusions or facades are irrelevant to him.
But if you want to recreate the sea, another sky for me, I got you.
If you're willing to make an effort, we can build something beautiful together.
So hold me, you know this wasn't planned.
Again, he seeks physical closeness despite not anticipating it.
So hold fire, you'll hold.
Again, patience is key to maintain a healthy relationship.
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@bblovely7788
When this song was first released, I was deeply in love with someone. Those were amazing times.
@jd6323
Can not describe how important your music for me 🔥❤️🔥
@SilverLightningXV
Such a beautiful song
@66frankjames
God, I luv this song!
@Son37Lumiere
Definitely differences between this and the album version. I like this one better.
@jd6323
So much love in one song
@TubularAnimator
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@IlaydaGunes
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@MarcusArthuriel
Exactly! This version is the old one, The one that came out later on the CD is different, u can actually hear the lyrics and some other sounds they added while in this one u can't.
@ColdCutz
Oh that's awesome! I didn't know it was Caroline from Chairlift!!