Pale
Edna Swap Lyrics
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There is nothing I can do
I cannot manipulate the way I used to
See them everywhere
The decoys they sent up
Now they're all shot down as if it wasn't bad enough
I put it down 'cause it makes no sense
I put it down to experience
I wake pale
For an hour I'll be anyone
For a week I swear I can be no one
The fact is lying stilland the favors are all spent
What to say
There is nothing I can do
I cannot communicate
So I'll try harder not to
The lyrics to Edna Swap's song "Pale" are introspective and contemplative. The first verse describes the feeling of being unable to control or "manipulate" one's surroundings. The "decoys" that were set up as a defense mechanism have now all been "shot down," leaving the singer feeling vulnerable and helpless. The second verse suggests that the singer is resigned to their fate, acknowledging that they can't change their circumstances and must find a way to cope. They have learned to "put it down" and move on from difficult experiences, but this coping mechanism doesn't make sense to them. The ending lines of the song suggest that the singer has given up the illusion of being someone else, and is now simply trying to endure their current situation.
The overall tone of the song is one of sadness and resignation. The lyrics convey a sense of feeling trapped and unable to find a way out. The use of the word "pale" in the song's title and chorus further emphasizes this feeling of helplessness and vulnerability. The song's slow tempo and haunting melody also contribute to its melancholic mood.
Line by Line Meaning
What to say
I do not know how to express myself
There is nothing I can do
I feel powerless
I cannot manipulate the way I used to
I am unable to control situations like I once could
See them everywhere
I am constantly reminded of my past mistakes and regrets
The decoys they sent up
People have tried to deceive me in the past
Now they're all shot down as if it wasn't bad enough
Any attempts to deceive me have failed and only added to my troubles
I put it down 'cause it makes no sense
I try to ignore the things that do not have a clear explanation or solution
I put it down to experience
I try to learn from my mistakes
I'd leave it all but no matter where I wake up hard
I wish to escape my problems but they always follow me
I wake pale
My problems have left me drained and hopeless
For an hour I'll be anyone
I wish I could be someone else, even for a short time
For a week I swear I can be no one
I feel like I am nothing and have nothing to offer for an extended period of time
The fact is lying still and the favors are all spent
The truth is that nothing can change my situation and I have run out of resources and support from others
I cannot communicate
I have difficulty expressing myself and my feelings to others
So I'll try harder not to
I resort to avoiding communication altogether rather than facing the difficulty it poses
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANNE PREVEN, CARLA AZAR, PAUL ANTHONY BUSHNELL, RUSTY S ANDERSON, SCOTT CUTLER
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