We Hit a Wall
Chelsea Wolfe Lyrics


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We hit a wall
That we put on
If you didn't know
Had control
It would mean some
But we put on
If we didn't know
It was so cold
It would never work

Have you seen the wall?
Have you seen the wall?
Have you seen the wall?
Have you seen the wall?

We hit a wall
That we put on
If you didn't know
Had control
It would be tall never tall
Said we pout a wall
Kiss me slow
Not deep
Soon had loved
Soon had love
Soon had love
And in this love

Have you seen the wall?
Have you seen the wall?




Have you seen the wall?
Have you seen the wall?

Overall Meaning

Chelsea Wolfe's song We Hit a Wall presents an introspective look at the barriers that humans impose on themselves in personal relationships. The opening line "We hit a wall that we put on" suggests that the obstacles that are hindering the relationship are not external but rather, ones that they have created themselves. The repeated refrain "If you didn't know had control, it would mean some, but we put on" demonstrates the paradoxical nature of the problem. The lyrics suggest that they are in control of the situation, yet they are the ones who have placed a barrier in their own path. The line "If we didn't know, it was so cold, it would never work" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the impossibility of love to flourish in an environment that is emotionally cold.


The plea "Have you seen the wall?" is repeated throughout the song, signifying the desperation that comes with trying to overcome this obstacle. The wall represents the feeling of being trapped, unable to move forward in the relationship. The repetition of the line "Soon had love" towards the end of the song suggests that they both wanted to feel love and be close to each other, yet they were unable to achieve this. The final lines of the song "And in this love" could be interpreted as the realization that their love for each other may not be enough to overcome the barrier they have created.


Line by Line Meaning

We hit a wall
Our relationship has reached a point where we cannot progress any further.


That we put on
The obstacle we are facing is something we created ourselves and put in our own way.


If you didn't know
If we were unaware, oblivious to the situation we caused.


Had control
If we were in control of our actions and decisions.


It would mean some
Our relationship would hold some significance or value.


But we put on
However, we chose to create this obstacle and put it in our own way.


If we didn't know
If we were unaware or ignorant of what we were doing.


It was so cold
Our relationship has become distant, unfeeling, and unsympathetic.


It would never work
Our relationship is doomed to fail if we cannot overcome this obstacle.


Have you seen the wall?
Do you understand the obstacle we are facing and the difficulty it presents?


It would be tall never tall
The metaphorical wall we created would seem imposing and insurmountable, yet it is also insignificant and meaningless.


Said we pout a wall
Admitting that we created this obstacle ourselves and acknowledging our role in our relationship's current state.


Kiss me slow
In this moment, let us focus on our physical connection and express our love for each other through intimacy.


Not deep
However, this physical connection is not enough to overcome the deeper issues we are facing in our relationship.


Soon had loved
We fell in love quickly and passionately, but our relationship has deteriorated just as rapidly.


And in this love
Despite the current struggles we are facing, we still have love for each other and must find a way to overcome this obstacle together.




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