Problems
Dylan John Thomas Lyrics
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Your hollow touch gives me a fright babe
I′m all out of chances
I dazzle you no more
Anytime I come around here
I'll leave feeling just as blind dear
You′ve got a secret potion
I know that it hurts
But I don't belong to you
No matter how hard I try to
Tell myself I do
But I know it just ain't true
No matter how much I want you
Every day you′ll file your fate away
I′m close enough to see you're not okay
Your face is full of worry
It keeps you up at night
I know that it hurts
But I don′t belong to you
No matter how hard I try to
Tell myself I do
But I know it just ain't true
No matter how much I want you
I know that it hurts
But I don′t belong to you
No matter how hard I try to
Tell myself I do
But I know it just ain't true
No matter how much I want you
I know that it hurts
But I don′t belong to you
No matter how hard I try to
Tell myself I do
But I know it just ain't true
No matter how much I want you
The lyrics to Dylan John Thomas's song, "Problems," are about a struggle with unrequited love. The singer is drawn to someone who doesn't reciprocate their feelings, and they can sense that this person is not happy either. The first verse refers to the singer feeling both dark and light within themselves, suggesting that they are conflicted about their emotions. The second line in the verse talks about their lover's touch being "hollow," indicating that they feel there is no true emotion behind it. They acknowledge that they are "all out of chances" with this person, but they still can't help but be drawn to them.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that they know they are not meant to be with this person, despite their desires. They try to convince themselves otherwise, but ultimately they cannot deny the truth. The second verse seems to suggest that the lover is dealing with their own problems, as the singer can see that their face is "full of worry." The singer knows that their love cannot fix this person's issues, further emphasizing the idea that they are not meant to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
The dark and light fills up my eyes babe
I am overwhelmed by the contrasting emotions and experiences of good and bad in our relationship.
Your hollow touch gives me a fright babe
Your touch lacks the warmth and closeness I desire, which scares me.
I'm all out of chances
I have exhausted all opportunities to make our relationship work.
I dazzle you no more
I no longer impress or captivate you in the same way as before.
Anytime I come around here
Every time I am with you or return to this place, I feel hopeless and lost.
I'll leave feeling just as blind dear
I will depart from our interactions or surroundings feeling as confused and uncertain as when I arrived.
You've got a secret potion
You possess a power or hold over me that I cannot explain or understand.
Please dazzle me no more
Please stop trying to impress or manipulate me, as I am no longer moved or affected by it.
I know that it hurts
I am aware that the pain of our broken relationship is felt by both of us.
But I don't belong to you
However, I understand that we are not meant to be together.
No matter how hard I try to
Despite my efforts to force things to work or to change how I feel.
Tell myself I do
I cannot convince myself that our relationship is right or meant to be.
But I know it just ain't true
Deep down, I realize that our relationship is not healthy or sustainable.
No matter how much I want you
Even though I may desire or long for you, I accept that we cannot be together.
Every day you'll file your fate away
You are resigned to accepting your destiny or future, even if it is unhappy.
I'm close enough to see you're not okay
I can tell by your demeanor and behavior that you are not content or fulfilled.
Your face is full of worry
Your expression reveals the turmoil and anxiety you are experiencing.
It keeps you up at night
Your problems and concerns consume your thoughts and prevent you from resting or sleeping well.
Writer(s): Dylan Thomas Peter John Paul Sutherland
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