Keeping It To Yourself
Could Ever Lyrics
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Or was it falling that we felt
A wasted youth between the scars,
Looking back to find who we are
Oh, hey, why you gotta do this right now,
Why you gotta tell me off,
Oh, hey, what I ever to do you,
What's the point of going out,
If you tell me I'm nothing at all
Chasing the idol of myself,
Or was I chasing someone else's
I want my past to be my future,
Or am I chasing an illusion
Oh, hey, why you gotta do this right now,
Why you gotta tell me off,
Keep it to yourself and all your friends
Oh, hey, what I ever to do you,
What's the point of going out,
If you tell me I'm nothing at all
The lyrics of "Keeping It To Yourself" by Could Ever delve into the complexities of self-reflection and the struggle to find oneself. The opening lines, "Chasing the fall into myself, Or was it falling that we felt," touch upon the confusion and uncertainty one faces when trying to understand their own thoughts and emotions. The second stanza, "A wasted youth between the scars, Looking back to find who we are," speaks to the idea that one's past experiences often shape who they are, and it can be a difficult journey to rediscover oneself amidst the traumas they have experienced.
The chorus of the song addresses the pain of being judged and criticized by others, with the lines "Oh, hey, why you gotta do this right now, Why you gotta tell me off, Keep it to yourself and all your friends." It highlights the hypocrisy of those who go out with friends but still feel the need to put others down. The second half of the chorus, "Oh, hey, what I ever to do you, What's the point of going out, If you tell me I'm nothing at all," emphasizes the crushing effect of such judgment on one's self-esteem.
The bridge of the song, "Chasing the idol of myself, Or was I chasing someone else's; I want my past to be my future, Or am I chasing an illusion," delves into the struggle between wanting to be true to oneself and still being influenced by external factors. The lyrics suggest that the singer may be chasing a version of themselves or their past that may not be authentic or realistic.
Overall, "Keeping It To Yourself" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that touches upon themes of self-discovery, judgement, and the challenges of finding one's true self.
Line by Line Meaning
Chasing the fall into myself,
I'm trying to discover who I really am and understanding my own feelings.
Or was it falling that we felt
Perhaps we thought we knew ourselves, but it was just love that we felt.
A wasted youth between the scars,
We've been through a lot, and we've made mistakes that have left scars on us.
Looking back to find who we are
Despite everything, we're trying to remember our own identities from our past selves.
Oh, hey, why you gotta do this right now,
Right now, you're hurting me by saying this.
Why you gotta tell me off,
Is there anything to gain from telling me how bad I am?
Keep it to yourself and all your friends
There's no need to involve other people in this conversation. Keep your thoughts to yourself.
Oh, hey, what I ever to do you,
What have I done to deserve this treatment from you?
What's the point of going out,
Why bother going out in the first place if you're not going to have a good time?
If you tell me I'm nothing at all
I don't want to be made to feel like I'm worthless or insignificant to you.
Chasing the idol of myself,
I'm always trying to be the best version of myself.
Or was I chasing someone else's
Maybe the person I'm trying to become isn't really me, but someone else's idea of what I should be.
I want my past to be my future,
I want to relive the good times from my past and create a better future for myself.
Or am I chasing an illusion
Maybe my idea of a better future is just a fantasy and not something I can actually achieve.
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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