Tangle
Cat Jahnke Lyrics


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Look where we're going
I'm sure you're not blind
I think that it's clear that we're not doing fine

Do you ever cry
Do you ask yourself why we're not better than before
It takes two to tangle
Then I'm just left hanging here, dangling here
Wanting more, wanting more, wanting more

Lay down your drive, lay down your greed
Lay down your productivity then
Lay down your head with me

Do you ever cry
Do you ask yourself why we're not better than before
It takes two to tangle
Then I'm just left hanging here, dangling here
Wanting more, wanting more, wanting more

You've only one life
And it's yours to spend
So you can feel free but don't expect the same from me

And when you turn your face,
You might as well just leave the room
'Cause I'm alone in this space
And I wonder does he miss me too

Do you ever cry
Do you ask yourself why we're not better than before
It takes two to tangle
Then I'm just left hanging here, dangling here




Wanting more, wanting more, wanting more
Wanting more

Overall Meaning

In "Tangle" by Cat Jahnke, the lyrics express the idea that the relationship between the two people is not going well. They seem to be on different paths in life because the singer is questioning if the other person is happy with their current state. The lyrics suggest that one person is striving for success, while the other person wants to lay down all their external pressures and simply enjoy the moment together. The chorus emphasizes the idea that both parties need to put in an equal amount of effort to improve the relationship as it takes two people to build and maintain a relationship.


The lyric "Lay down your drive, lay down your greed, Lay down your productivity then, Lay down your head with me," suggests that sometimes success and ambition can come between two people who are in love with each other. The song emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the relationship itself over personal success. The phrase "It takes two to tangle" means that the problems in the relationship are not one-sided, and both people are responsible for it.


Line by Line Meaning

Look where we're going
Let's evaluate our current situation


I'm sure you're not blind
Assuming you can see the same things I see


I think that it's clear that we're not doing fine
Our situation is not good


Do you ever cry
Do you feel emotional pain


Do you ask yourself why we're not better than before
Do you wonder why our relationship is not improving


It takes two to tangle
Both parties are equally responsible


Then I'm just left hanging here, dangling here
I'm left feeling uncertain and unfulfilled


Wanting more, wanting more, wanting more
Desiring greater satisfaction and happiness


Lay down your drive, lay down your greed
Prioritize things other than your own personal gain


Lay down your productivity then
Lower your emphasis on output and success


Lay down your head with me
Spend quality, intimate time with me


You've only one life
There's only one opportunity to live this life


And it's yours to spend
You get to decide how to live your life


So you can feel free but don't expect the same from me
You have the freedom to choose, but I may not choose the same thing


And when you turn your face,
When you look away from me,


You might as well just leave the room
I feel ignored and abandoned


'Cause I'm alone in this space
I feel isolated


And I wonder does he miss me too
I hope that you feel the same way


Wanting more, wanting more, wanting more
Desiring greater satisfaction and happiness




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