And I
Dawid Podsiadło Lyrics
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I don't recall your face smiling
You try to act the same but hopelessly
You are my place, the place where I'm stuck in
And I know that you saw me
There in the crowd I stood alone
We were, we're not something more, we're sick impossible to cure
And I'd like to be there on the same train that you are on
But I know your love is for someone else to be owned
And I know that you saw me
There in the crowd I stood alone
And I know that you saw me
There in the crowd I stood alone
Please leave me 'cause I don't want to be
The reason of your pain
Just leave me 'cause it's a thing we know
That nothing is gonna change
And I know that you saw me
There in the crowd I stood alone
The opening lines of Dawid Podsiadło's song "And I" evoke a strong sense of emptiness and loneliness. The singer is wandering through familiar places - the park, the streets, and their loved one's home - but everything feels oddly desolate without the person they're missing. The next lines suggest that the two have grown apart and that the singer's loved one is distant to them, no longer smiling as they used to. The singer tries to act like everything is the same, but it's a hopeless effort - their loved one is their "place," and without them, the singer feels trapped and lost.
The chorus illustrates a feeling of bittersweet reminiscence. The two of them have shared beautiful memories together, but they now feel distant and impossible to reconnect. The singer longs to be on the same train as their loved one, but they know that the love they once had is gone and belongs to someone else. The chorus repeats twice, reinforcing the sense of longing and loss.
In the bridge, the singer tries to push their loved one away. They don't want to cause any more pain, but they know that nothing is going to change. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, underscoring the sense of distance and longing.
Overall, "And I" is a poignant song about the struggles of love and loss. The lyrics evoke a sense of emptiness, longing, and pain; the melody and production match that mood perfectly. It's a heartfelt and relatable song that many people who have experienced love and separation can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
The park, streets, your home feel oddly empty
The places that used to be associated with you now feel hollow and barren.
I don't recall your face smiling
I can't remember the last time I saw you genuinely happy.
You try to act the same but hopelessly
You're attempting to put on a facade, but it's not working and you're struggling.
You are my place, the place where I'm stuck in
You are the only constant in my life, but I feel trapped by my attachment to you.
And all of these beautiful memories seem like a giant blur
The memories we shared that were once cherished are now indistinct and overwhelming.
We were, we're not something more, we're sick impossible to cure
Our relationship was never truly something significant, and our issues together cannot be resolved.
And I'd like to be there on the same train that you are on
I wish I could be close to you and share moments with you once again.
But I know your love is for someone else to be owned
I am aware that your heart belongs to someone else and not me.
Please leave me 'cause I don't want to be
I do not want to be responsible for causing any more pain and suffering.
The reason of your pain
I don't want to be the source of your sadness and hurt.
Just leave me 'cause it's a thing we know
We both understand that our relationship is not working and that it's best to part ways.
That nothing is gonna change
Our situation is futile and there's no hope of improving it.
And I know that you saw me
I'm aware that you've noticed my presence, even though we are no longer together.
There in the crowd I stood alone
Despite being surrounded by others, I felt isolated and disconnected without you.
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