So New
Cillian Murphy Lyrics
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You look long and lovely
Like I remember you
I was on my break
You had time to spare
And so we tried to ... talk
Or maybe just sit
Mmm-mmm
'Cause things look beautiful when they're away from you
Things look beautiful when they're so new
And thinks look beautiful when they're away from you
They seem to stay away from you
The island boats was slow
We heard the Monkeys on the radio
The only song you know
I walked on for miles
You stood on heels
I turned to wave to you
And then you started to ... smile
But it was stolen away
By some devil inside of you
'Cause things look beautiful when they're away from you
Things look beautiful when they're so new
And thinks look beautiful when they're away from you
They seem to stay away from you
Am I lying to you still
I can't move
I miss you so much
I miss you so much
I was trying to fix this loss
I've given up
I just stand and look at her
I just stand and look at her
'Cause things look beautiful when they're away from you
Things look beautiful when they're so new
And thinks look beautiful when they're away from you
They seem to stay away from you
The song "So New" by Cillian Murphy captures the bittersweet experience of revisiting a past love. The lyrics speak to the idea that people and things often seem more beautiful when they're far away, or when we remember them from the past. The song starts by describing a chance encounter with an old flame by a pond. The singer notes that they look "long and lovely" like he remembers them. The two sit together and try to talk but it's clear that something has changed between them. The second verse describes a moment when they heard a song together, and the singer notes that it's the only one the other person seems to know. He starts walking away and turns to wave, only to see the other person begin to smile before letting the expression slip away. The last verse seems to speak to the aftermath of this encounter. The singer is torn between a desire to fix things and a sense that it's already too late. He stands and looks at the other person, perhaps contemplating what might have been.
The song touches on several themes, including the way our memories can shape our perception of people and things, the fleeting nature of beauty, and the idea that it's difficult to recapture the past. The song is backed by a soft, acoustic guitar melody that emphasizes the melancholic tone. Overall, "So New" captures the weight and sadness of lost love, as well as the small moments of beauty that can still be found within that sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange beside the pond
Standing next to the pond, there was an eerie feeling in the air.
You look long and lovely
You have a charming and elegant presence that captured my attention.
Like I remember you
Your beauty reminds me of how I remember you from the past.
I was on my break
I was taking a break from my busy schedule.
You had time to spare
You had some extra time that you chose to spend with me.
And so we tried to ... talk
We attempted to engage in conversation with one another.
Or maybe just sit
Perhaps we didn't need words, and it was enough to just sit together.
Mmm-mmm
An expression of contemplation or reflection.
'Cause things look beautiful when they're away from you
Sometimes things appear more attractive when you are not in their presence.
Things look beautiful when they're so new
New things have a certain appeal that makes them seem more attractive.
And thinks look beautiful when they're away from you
Even your own thoughts can be seen as more beautiful when you have some distance from them.
They seem to stay away from you
Your thoughts and feelings may elude you when you try to understand them too closely.
The island boats was slow
The boats on the island moved at a leisurely pace.
We heard the Monkeys on the radio
We listened to music by The Monkeys on the radio.
The only song you know
Perhaps the only song we both recognized was the one playing on the radio.
I walked on for miles
I walked great distances, deep in thought.
You stood on heels
You were wearing high-heeled shoes and standing in the same spot.
I turned to wave to you
As I walked away, I waved goodbye to you.
And then you started to ... smile
You began to smile as I walked away from you.
But it was stolen away
Your smile disappeared as if it was taken away from you.
By some devil inside of you
The smile vanished due to some inner turmoil or inner conflict within yourself.
Am I lying to you still
I may still be misleading you or not telling you the whole truth.
I can't move
I am unable to take action or make a decision.
I miss you so much
I am overwhelmed with feelings of longing and nostalgia for you.
I was trying to fix this loss
I was attempting to repair the damage caused by our separation.
I've given up
I no longer have the energy or willpower to fix what has been broken.
I just stand and look at her
I simply observe a woman, lost in thought and contemplation.
Contributed by Owen O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@prithasarkar3839
I love this Man...soooo much ...I can't explain ...he's such a great actor and a musician too..his voice is so calm and relaxing
what a diverse personality he bears!!I love you Cillian❤❤❤❤❤
@_ihavenoideas_
Same🥺he is the best person in a world 💗🥺
@earthsoul4206
I swear towards the end when the woman's voice comes in that he's trying not to cry. Can this man be any more enlightened and like....perfect??? Mind blown ❤
@cillianmurphy3230
🔥🔥👏
@earthsoul4206
@Kayleigh just an example of how humans perceive things differently.
@jyothidlable
yes enlightened is the word. I think he has seen so much and is so mature , enlightened soul
@Hello-hello-hello456
He is singing as his character
@anaalmaden9805
His voice is so relaxing..
@rayaneoliveira8862
Ele canta bem, a voz dele é linda.
@marielabenitez682
Es mi amor 😍