Who You Are
Cary Brothers Lyrics


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Though the pin hole, see the night go
You're terrified of the light show
One more pill and you won't feel a thing

'Cause you push me off in pieces
So you never feel the blame
Of a broken heart and all that it contains
And you don't know who you are
But you don't know who you are

You try to, but you can't move
As the windows crash around you
No one there to carry you away

And the photographs are falling
And they're shaking to the core
YOu never did tread lightly
You want more

And you don't know who you are
But you don't know who you are

Come outside, take my hand
All the things you'll understand
And you will know
When you let go





I adore you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cary Brothers's song "Who You Are" portray a complicated and emotional relationship between two people. The first verse depicts a person who is overwhelmed by the chaos and confusion around them. They use drugs to try and escape their problems, and they to push others away to avoid dealing with the pain of a broken heart. The second verse describes a scene in which the person is trapped and unable to move, as everything around them falls apart. The person's past mistakes are catching up to them, and they realize that they want more, but they don't know who they are or how to find what they're looking for.


The chorus repeats the line "you don't know who you are," emphasizing the theme of identity and self-discovery. The bridge offers hope for the person's future, encouraging them to take the singer's hand and step outside to face their problems head-on. The singer promises that the person will understand everything and know who they are if they let go of their self-destructive habits and confront their fears. The final line, "I adore you," suggests that the singer cares deeply for the person and believes in their ability to change.


Line by Line Meaning

Though the pin hole, see the night go
Despite the small opening, the darkness disappears


You're terrified of the light show
You are afraid of exposing yourself to others


One more pill and you won't feel a thing
You take drugs to numb your pain and emotions


'Cause you push me off in pieces
You distance yourself from others to avoid getting hurt


So you never feel the blame
You don't want to take responsibility for the pain you cause others


Of a broken heart and all that it contains
You refuse to deal with the emotional baggage that comes with a broken heart


And you don't know who you are
You have lost your sense of identity


But you don't know who you are
You are unaware of your true self


You try to, but you can't move
You feel stuck and unable to make progress


As the windows crash around you
Your world is falling apart


No one there to carry you away
You feel alone and abandoned


And the photographs are falling
Your memories are fading and becoming meaningless


And they're shaking to the core
The foundation of your life is unstable


You never did tread lightly
You never took caution in your actions


You want more
You are not satisfied with what you have


Come outside, take my hand
Let me guide you to a better place


All the things you'll understand
You will gain knowledge and insight


And you will know
You will finally have clarity


When you let go
When you release your past and embrace the present


I adore you
I love and cherish you




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robert Brothers

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