Freudian
Daniel Caesar Lyrics
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The reason I sing
I have to preserve you
Cause you're my everything
Babe I know I fucked up
Focus on them B cups
'Cause you got your friends too
Better believe in it
Can't stop running amok
But you got your friends too
I just want to thank you for saving my life, yes
I just want to thank you for all your advice
You are the reason, the reason I'm alive
I must bring you honour
If I don't, I'd die
I know I brought shame
Put a mock on your name
But you got your thanks too, better believe it I
Rising up from the flame
The phoenix that I became
But you got your thanks too
I just want to thank you for giving me life yes
I just want to thank you for all your advice
Send me kisses when it's grey skies
It's been so long look how time flies
If you love me won't you let me know
I've been trying to learn let you go
Call my name whenever tears fall
When you face your fears you stand tall
Send me kisses when it's grey skies
It's been so long look how time flies
If you love me won't you let me know
I've been trying to learn let you go
Call my name whenever tears fall
When you face your fears you stand tall
Know I'd take a bullet for you
No you don't know what I go through
And I know you think you're kinda nice
Do you remember when I saved your life
Don't come at me on some weak shit
It's time you stopped displaying weakness, oh, oh
Hey momma
It's your second son the same I ain't changed momma
I made some change
Times have changed on me
Times have changed (minds have changed)
My mind feel strange momma but I feel the same
I feel ashamed when I'm face to face with my faith
Face to face with my faith momma, I lost my faith
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice
The universe got it
I got too excited
And now we're taking life
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice
I hate consequences, that shit is too expensive
You keep chasing delight
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice
I take the easy way out every time
I don't deserve my own life
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice oh yes
Say I'm a martyr
Charge that to my ego
I just want all the lights
In "Freudian," Daniel Caesar sings about his feelings of love and appreciation for a woman who has had a profound impact on his life. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes in the past and has caused her shame, but he is seeking redemption and wants to bring honor to her. He sees her as his reason for living and singing, and he must preserve her because she is his everything.
Throughout the song, Caesar reflects on the guidance and advice she has given him and is grateful for the role she has played in his life. He wants to show his love and support for her in return, asking her to let him know if she loves him and to call his name when she faces her fears. Caesar even shows his devotion to her by saying he would take a bullet for her.
Overall, "Freudian" displays a deep emotional connection between Caesar and the woman he is singing about. He acknowledges his mistakes and the shame he has brought her, but he also recognizes the impact she has had on his life and wants to repay her with his love and loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the reason
You are the sole purpose of my life
The reason I sing
You bring joy to my life so I sing about it
I have to preserve you
I need to protect you, keep you safe
Cause you're my everything
You are the most important person to me
Babe I know I fucked up
I am aware that I made mistakes
Focus on them B cups
Forget about my wrongdoings, focus on us being intimate
'Cause you got your friends too
You also have your friends, your own life to focus on
Better believe in it
Trust me, believe in what I'm saying
Truth I'm up on my luck
Honestly, I'm doing well right now
Can't stop running amok
I can't stop going crazy, behaving recklessly
But you got your friends too
But I know you have your friends and your own life
I just want to thank you for saving my life, yes
Thank you for being there for me and helping me through tough times
I just want to thank you for all your advice
Thank you for giving me guidance and support
You are the reason, the reason I'm alive
You are the sole reason why I'm still here
I must bring you honour
I have to make you proud
If I don't, I'd die
If I fail to honour you, I would feel like I'm dying
I know I brought shame
I'm aware that I brought disgrace to your name
Put a mock on your name
I caused others to make fun of you
But you got your thanks too, better believe it I
But also know that you have my gratitude as well
Rising up from the flame
I'm recovering from a difficult situation
The phoenix that I became
I emerged stronger from the difficult situation
But you got your thanks too
But also know that you have my gratitude as well
Send me kisses when it's grey skies
Show me love and affection when things are tough
It's been so long look how time flies
Time has passed by so quickly
If you love me won't you let me know
If you love me, please tell me
I've been trying to learn let you go
I've been trying to move on from you
Call my name whenever tears fall
Call me when you need me, especially when you're sad
When you face your fears you stand tall
You become stronger when you overcome your fears
Know I'd take a bullet for you
I would risk my life to protect you
No you don't know what I go through
You can't imagine what I'm experiencing
And I know you think you're kinda nice
I'm aware that you think highly of yourself
Do you remember when I saved your life
Remember that I helped you when you needed me
Don't come at me on some weak shit
Don't approach me with a negative or inferior attitude
It's time you stopped displaying weakness, oh, oh
You need to stop showing vulnerability
Hey momma
Addressing his mother
It's your second son the same I ain't changed momma
He's still the same person, her second son
I made some change
I've improved or had some success
Times have changed on me
Things are different for me now
Times have changed (minds have changed)
Not just the world has changed, but people's opinions have as well
My mind feel strange momma but I feel the same
He's dealing with internal struggles but still feels consistent with himself
I feel ashamed when I'm face to face with my faith
He feels guilty when he is confronted with his religious beliefs
Face to face with my faith momma, I lost my faith
When he is directly challenged with his faith, he feels he has lost it
Isn't it nice
Rhetorical questioning asking about something pleasant
Human sacrifice
The act of killing another human being
The universe got it
The universe understands
I got too excited
I acted impulsively
And now we're taking life
Now someone has to pay for the action taken
Isn't it nice
Rhetorical questioning asking about something pleasant
Human sacrifice
The act of killing another human being
I hate consequences, that shit is too expensive
I don't like dealing with the results of my actions, it's costly
You keep chasing delight
You continue to pursue what you find pleasurable
Isn't it nice
Rhetorical questioning asking about something pleasant
Human sacrifice
The act of killing another human being
I take the easy way out every time
I choose to do things that are convenient for me
I don't deserve my own life
He feels he's unworthy of his own existence
Isn't it nice
Rhetorical questioning asking about something pleasant
Human sacrifice oh yes
Emphasizing that people are being killed for the sake of something good
Say I'm a martyr
I am being portrayed as a person suffering for a good cause
Charge that to my ego
I am taking responsibility for allowing myself to be portrayed in this way
I just want all the lights
I want to be in the spotlight, to be noticed by everyone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ashton Dumar Simmonds, Ian Kenneth William Culley, Jordan D. C. Evans, Matthew Raymond Burnett, Matthew Sean Leon, Nevon Nathaniel Sinclair, Riley Bell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Cursedtobless
The saddest part of this song is the end...
Hey mama
It's your second son, still the same, ain't changed, mama
Made some change
Times have changed on me
Times have changed (Minds have changed)
And mine feels strange, mama
I feel ashamed (What could I say to you face to face with my fate, I lost my faith)
Face to face with my fate, mama, I lost my faith
To tell your mother you've lost your faith... I'm assuming faith in God. And he feels ashamed of that, and especially telling it to his mother whom he must honor...
@tobi7559
Send me kisses when it's grey skies
(can't you see...)
Its been so long, look how time flies
(I'm spending all...)
If you love me won't you let me know
(...This time)
I've been trying to learn let you go
Call my name whenever tears fall
(Come with me)
When you face your fears you stand tall, oohh
(I hope we can...)
Ooohh
(...Rewind)
@flightofnavigator8631
Know I'd take a bullet for you
No you don't know what I go through
And I know you think you're kind nice
Do you remember when I saved your life?
Don't come at me on some weak shit
It's time you stopped displaying weakness, oh, oh
Hey momma
It's your second son the same I ain't changed momma
I made some change
Time changed on me
Time have changed (minds have changed)
My mind feels strange momma but I feel the same
I feel ashamed when I'm face to face with my faith
Face to face with my faith momma, I lost my faith
@clatowett
You are the reason
The reason I sing
I have to preserve you
Cause you're my everything
Babe I know I fucked up
Focus on them B cups
'Cause you got your friends too
Better believe in it
Truth I'm up on my luck
Can't stop running amok
But you got your friends too
I just want to thank you for saving my life, yes
I just want to thank you for all your advice
You are the reason, the reason I'm alive
I must bring you honour
If I don't, I'd die
I know I brought shame
Put a mock on your name
But you got your thanks too, better believe it I
Rising up from the flame
The phoenix that I became
But you got your thanks too
I just want to thank you for giving me life yes
I just want to thank you for all your advice
Send me kisses when it's grey skies
It's been so long look how time flies
If you love me won't you let me know
I've been trying to learn let you go
Call my name whenever tears fall
When you face your fears you stand tall
Send me kisses when it's grey skies
It's been so long look how time flies
If you love me won't you let me know
I've been trying to learn let you go
Call my name whenever tears fall
When you face your fears you stand tall
Know I'd take a bullet for you
No you don't know what I go through
And I know you think you're kinda nice
Do you remember when I saved your life
Don't come at me on some weak shit
It's time you stopped displaying weakness, oh, oh
Hey momma
It's your second son the same I ain't changed momma
I made some change
Times have changed on me
Times have changed (minds have changed)
My mind feel strange momma but I feel the same
I feel ashamed when I'm face to face with my faith
Face to face with my faith momma, I lost my faith
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice
The universe got it
I got too excited
And now we're taking life
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice
I hate consequences, that shit is too expensive
You keep chasing delight
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice
I take the easy way out every time
I don't deserve my own life
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice oh yes
Say I'm a martyr
Charge that to my ego
I just want all the lights
@ejosemarcos9646
Lyrics:
You are the reason
The reason I sing
I have to preserve you
Cause you're my everything
Babe I know I fucked up
Focus on them B cups
'Cause you got your friends too
Better believe in it
Truth I'm up on my luck
Can't stop running amok
But you got your friends too
I just want to thank you for saving my life, yes
I just want to thank you for all your advice
You are the reason, the reason I'm alive
I must bring you honour
If I don't, I'd die
I know I brought shame
Put a mock on your name
But you got your thanks too, better believe it I
Rising up from the flame
The phoenix that I became
But you got your thanks too
I just want to thank you for giving me life yes
I just want to thank you for all your advice
Send me kisses when it's grey skies
It's been so long look how time flies
If you love me won't you let me know
I've been trying to learn let you go
Call my name whenever tears fall
When you face your fears you stand tall
Send me kisses when it's grey skies
It's been so long look how time flies
If you love me won't you let me know
I've been trying to learn let you go
Call my name whenever tears fall
When you face your fears you stand tall
Know I'd take a bullet for you
No you don't know what I go through
And I know you think you're kinda nice
Do you remember when I saved your life
Don't come at me on some weak shit
It's time you stopped displaying weakness, oh, oh
Hey momma
It's your second son the same I ain't changed momma
I made some change
Times have changed on me
Times have changed (minds have changed)
My mind feel strange momma but I feel the same
I feel ashamed when I'm face to face with my faith
Face to face with my faith momma, I lost my faith
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice
The universe got it
I got too excited
And now we're taking life
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice
I hate consequences, that shit is too expensive
You keep chasing delight
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice
I take the easy way out every time
I don't deserve my own life
Isn't it nice
Human sacrifice oh yes
Say I'm a martyr
Charge that to my ego
I just want all the lights
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@nemo2327
The whole "Freudian" song is a duality. The first half of the song has a bittersweet farewell tone which Daniel is reminiscing on his relationship with his partner and how thankful he is for saving his life, and saying that he had to let her go and won't forget everything they've been through. Then the interlude commentary in the middle is him not knowing how to explain to his mother that he hasn't changed and how he lost his faith(his family is religious) and that goes into a pause in the song which resembles the period in time when he felt so alone and desperate in a time where he felt his world crashing down. Then the second half comes into a somber tone with him repeating "isn't it nice, human sacrifice" which is irony for how toxic his relationship was he felt he was sacrificing his life. The whole end is him feeling pity for himself at the end of his relationships. The duality of the song is it could be about a girl that he was in a relationship with(he wrote all the songs about the same girl) and how toxic it was, the other side is his relationship with religion/faith and how toxic it made him. This song along with the whole album demonstrates how great Daniel is at expressing his feelings and putting you into his mind.
@wycliffwalters5569
Oh, word...
@gabriellea7094
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@antoniocuevas6855
Word, i kind of see the second half of the song as him reflecting back on this whole relationship and seeing the beauty of it. The same way in which Sigmund Freud used himself as reference to his studies, Daniel is being brutally honest about himself. This album i feel embodies the complex emotions we all go through within a relationship. One second you want to worship your partner, next second you want to leave them. you want them back, but know that it will only do you harm so you are only thankful of the lesson they taught you. This album really has a good message on us just being honest with ourselves and not to let the sad and empty feeling linger for too long but not to ignore them either.