Thoughts Up Here
Dave Tamkin Lyrics
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Where the hell have you been
Can't see anything, the blur is all around
No, I don't belong here
We're up all night, she's next to me
Her legs over mine
Up the next morning, sheets over my head
The sun breaks the window
Smiling faces hiding in the night
No, not a word
Goodnight, I'll wait for ever
Goodnight, I'll hold you next time
Thoughts up here, dreams disappear
Where the hell have you been
She says its in my kiss
No, I think its in hers
All I think about
Is how she pushed me to one side
Dancing to the lights
Shouldn't let her inside
Around in circles again
Up the next morning, sheets over my head
The sun breaks the window
Acting like nothing happened
Just faces hiding in the night
No, not a word
The song "Thoughts Up Here" by Dave Tamkin is a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a one-night stand. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as the singer is lost in his own thoughts and struggling to come to terms with the situation he finds himself in. The dreams that he might have had about the encounter - the anticipation, the excitement - have disappeared, and he feels a sense of disconnect from the world around him. The blur that surrounds him suggests a sense of confusion and disorientation. He feels like he doesn't belong, and wonders where he went wrong.
The second verse introduces a female character who spent the night with the singer. She is next to him in bed, but there is a sense of distance between them, emphasized by the fact that they don't even touch. In the morning, the singer is left alone, with nothing but the sheets over his head to conceal his shame. He acts as if nothing happened, and puts on a smile, but the faces around him - including his own - are just hiding in the night.
The final verse provides a reflection on the situation, with the singer trying to understand what went wrong. The woman he met suggests that the problem was with him - "it's in my kiss" - but he thinks it's in hers. He can't stop thinking about her, but at the same time, he feels like she pushed him to one side. The final lines of the song suggest a sense of resignation and loneliness, as the faces around the singer offer no consolation or understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Thoughts up here, dreams disappear
My mind is consumed by my own thoughts, pushing my dreams to the background with increasing intensity.
Where the hell have you been
I feel lost and confused, wondering where the person I desire has been and why they haven't been there for me.
Can't see anything, the blur is all around
I'm blinded by my emotions and can't see things clearly, as everything feels hazy and distorted.
No, I don't belong here
I feel misplaced and out of place, feeling a sense of unease and non-beloning where I am right now.
We're up all night, she's next to me
We spend countless hours awake, with her physically by my side.
Her legs over mine
We're physically intertwined with each other, creating a sense of intimacy and closeness.
Up the next morning, sheets over my head
The next morning, I wake up in bed with the sheets covering my head, evoking a feeling of shielding myself from reality.
The sun breaks the window
As the sun shines through the window, it symbolizes the arrival of a new day and a departure from the events of the previous night.
Acting like nothing happened
Despite whatever may have occurred between us, we pretend as though nothing happened and maintain a mask of indifference.
Smiling faces hiding in the night
People may appear happy on the surface at night, but they may also have secrets and hidden emotions that they keep bottled up inside.
No, not a word
Sometimes, the silence between two people speaks louder than any words could convey.
Goodnight, I'll wait for ever
As I say goodnight to my love, I feel an intense longing and patience to wait for her forever, if necessary.
Goodnight, I'll hold you next time
I reassure myself that we will reunite and be close again, promising to hold her close the next chance I get.
She says its in my kiss
She believes that the love she feels for me is conveyed through my kisses, demonstrating a sense of physical and emotional connectivity.
No, I think its in hers
However, I believe that the love between us is mutual and shared by both of us, not unilaterally expressed by one individual.
All I think about
I'm constantly consumed by thoughts of her and how our relationship is going, making it difficult to focus on anything else.
Is how she pushed me to one side
Even though I love her, I can't help but notice how she may be pushing me away and not giving me the same amount of attention and affection as before.
Dancing to the lights
We may be dancing together, but ultimately we're just moving our bodies without really engaging with each other on a deeper level.
Shouldn't let her inside
I may be hesitant to let her into my heart and trust her, creating a barrier between us that prevents us from achieving true intimacy.
Around in circles again
Our relationship may feel like a never-ending cycle of love and heartbreak, with each event only bringing us back to where we started.
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.