Suddenly
Dani Siciliano/Matthew Herbert Lyrics

The lyrics of "Suddenly" by Dani Siciliano and Matthew Herbert describe a feeling of disorientation and uncertainty, as if the singer has been suddenly transported to a different world or reality. The opening lines suggest that the world around them no longer makes sense, with a sense of detachment from their surroundings: "This world is not like mine / This future's far behind." They feel as though they have lost their bearings, with no points of reference to guide them: "I have no points of reference now / So suddenly / Our magnetic worth / Won't point the same way north." This suggests a loss of connection to the natural world, as if the singer's inner compass is no longer working.

The second verse continues with this theme of disorientation, describing a sense of confinement or restriction: "This plan is not like mine / These walls aren't my design." The singer has lost their sense of balance and perspective, as if their surroundings are closing in on them: "These creases are folding in and up / And closing." Despite this feeling of being trapped, the singer paradoxically feels "free to fall," as if they have nothing left to lose: "Suddenly / I'm free to fall / Far away from it all / But I can't move at all." This creates a sense of tension between the desire to escape and the feeling of being stuck in place.

Overall, the lyrics of "Suddenly" suggest a feeling of uncertainty and confusion, as if the singer has been suddenly cut off from the world around them. This creates a sense of disorientation and dislocation, as if the ground beneath their feet has suddenly shifted.