Language
Chewing on Tinfoil Lyrics

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Hold me close.
I know it's freezing.
Toes are numb.
The sun is bleeding through the broken blinds in your free house.
Oh, I know it's moved so quickly.
The floor - it shook, you fell into me.
Every moment makes me lose my breath.
So hold me close in the back room of your house.

My lips won't be the same again.
Well, you can take the heart that is beating from my chest and you can take the memories from my head.
As we awoke beside each other, our innocence, it fell asunder and I would see that light go out again.
We were too young to not see clearly or old enough to finally keep the whole world outside of our heads?
So hold me close in the back room of your house.
My lips won't feel the same again.
Well you can take the heart that is beating from my chest and you will free these memories from my head.
You're not a failure, you're not a martyr, you're not the only one lost at sea.
I have seen things that made me stronger and I have felt the shore pining for me.
Did I want this?
Did I need this?
I'm the one who felt lost at sea.
Oh, we're either lovers or ex-lovers.

We cannot escape each other.
Language bound us eternally

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chewing on Tinfoil's song "Language" evoke a sense of intimacy and nostalgia. The first few lines set the scene in a dimly lit room during winter. The reference to numb toes and a bleeding sun suggests a feeling of discomfort and vulnerability. The singer pleads to be held close, which seems to be a source of comfort to them. The second verse hints at a past relationship that has ended, with a regretful tone. The lines "So hold me close in the back room of your house. My lips won't be the same again" suggest a longing to return to a moment in the past that can never be revisited.

The chorus, "You're not a failure, you're not a martyr, you're not the only one lost at sea," addresses the universal feeling of being lost and adrift in life. The singer seems to have come to grips with this feeling and has found strength in it. The final verse acknowledges the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship. The reference to being bound by language suggests that the singer and their former lover share a deep connection that cannot be broken, regardless of their current situation.

Overall, “Language” is a poignant song about longing for connection, coming to terms with the past, and finding strength in vulnerability.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold me close.
I need your comfort and support.

I know it's freezing.
I am aware of the coldness between us.

Toes are numb.
I am feeling disconnected and distant from you.

The sun is bleeding through the broken blinds in your free house.
There's a glimmer of hope in the midst of despair and darkness.

Oh, I know it's moved so quickly.
Our relationship has progressed rapidly.

The floor - it shook, you fell into me.
We were swept off our feet by our intense attraction for each other.

Every moment makes me lose my breath.
Being with you takes my breath away.

So hold me close in the back room of your house.
Let's find solace in each other's embrace.

My lips won't be the same again.
Our intimacy has changed me.

Well, you can take the heart that is beating from my chest and you can take the memories from my head.
You have the power to break my heart and erase our memories.

As we awoke beside each other, our innocence, it fell asunder and I would see that light go out again.
We lost our innocence and the passion between us dwindled.

We were too young to not see clearly or old enough to finally keep the whole world outside of our heads?
We were either naive or wise beyond our years, but still struggling to navigate the complexities of the world.

You're not a failure, you're not a martyr, you're not the only one lost at sea.
You are not alone in feeling lost and unsure of yourself.

I have seen things that made me stronger and I have felt the shore pining for me.
I have faced challenges that have made me more resilient and I have felt the pull of stability and security.

Did I want this?
I am questioning my own desires and needs in this relationship.

Did I need this?
I am questioning whether this relationship is necessary or beneficial for me.

I'm the one who felt lost at sea.
I am admitting that I am the one who feels adrift and uncertain in this relationship.

Oh, we're either lovers or ex-lovers.
Our relationship is defined by our romantic involvement, whether present or past.

We cannot escape each other.
We are linked together, whether we like it or not.

Language bound us eternally.
Our shared experiences and emotions have created an unbreakable bond between us.

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