bored&blind
Ella Jane Lyrics
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I've been waitin' so long
I guess I've just been watching your mouth
Try to form the words of a love song
And honey, will you sing it for me?
Get it stuck inside my head
Cutting letters out of a magazine
I write myself a ransom love note instead
Well, how many figures
Will it take for you to bring me back my heart?
'Cause right now it's sittin' in your basement
Hidden in the back with some stolen art
And hey, Mona Lisa
While you're smiling, will you give him one for me?
'Cause I locked myself inside his coffin
And I was dumb enough
To throw away the...
Well honestly it's kind of my fault
I've been wastin' my time
But I would rather watch you from miles away
Than be a little closer and bored and blind
And when I'm lookin' at you
Everything disappears
And lovin' gets a little bit lonelier
But loneliness was never my biggest fear
Well, how many figures
Will it take for you to bring me back my heart?
'Cause right now it's sittin' in your basement
Hidden in the back with some stolen art
And hey, Mona Lisa
While you're smiling, will you give him one for me?
'Cause I locked myself inside his coffin
And I was dumb enough
To throw away the key
Yeah, throw away the key, hey
Don't you wanna read my letter?
Maybe you'd like to know me better
Don't you wanna read my letter?
Maybe you'd like to know me better
Don't you wanna read my letter?
Maybe you'd like to know me better
Know me better
Know me better
Well, how many figures
Will it take for you to bring me back my heart?
'Cause right now it's sittin' in your basement
Hidden in the back with some stolen art
And hey, Mona Lisa
While you're smiling, will you give him one for me?
'Cause I locked myself inside his coffin
And I was dumb enough
To throw away the key
Oh, throw away the key
Yeah
Don't you wanna read my letter?
Maybe you'd like to know me better
Don't you wanna read my letter?
Maybe you'd like to know me better
(Maybe you'd like to know me better)
Don't you wanna read my letter?
(Don't you wanna read my)
Maybe you'd like to know me better
(Maybe you'd like to know me better, know me better)
Maybe you'd like to know me
The song "bored&blind" by Ella Jane is a melancholic ballad about unrequited love and the feelings of helplessness and anxiety that come with it. The lyrics convey the raw vulnerability of the singer as they express their frustration and longing for someone who doesn't seem to notice or care about them. The song opens with the singer admitting their burnout and impatience for waiting so long for the other person to reciprocate their feelings. As they watch the person's mouth struggling to form the words of a love song, the singer asks them to sing it for them, hoping to implant it in their head. However, instead of receiving a love song, the singer settles for writing themselves a ransom note, which highlights the desperation they feel.
The second verse sees the singer reflecting on how they allowed themselves to be taken for granted and how they gave away their heart to someone who doesn't value it. They accuse the other person of stealing their heart and hiding it in their basement along with stolen art, and they ask Mona Lisa to give a message to the person while she smiles. Then the singer reveals that they locked themselves inside the person's coffin and threw away the key, implying that they know they are stuck in a dangerous place but still can't stop loving the person.
The chorus repeats itself twice, emphasizing the main theme of the song: the desire to be known and loved by someone who sees them as invisible, and the futile attempt to regain control and find a way out of the emotional maze they are tangled in. The third verse is more hopeful, as the singer admits their own responsibility for their boredom, but reminds themselves that they would rather maintain the distance between them and the other person than settle for a dull and unfulfilling relationship. The repeated refrain "Don't you wanna read my letter? Maybe you'd like to know me better" is a plea for the other person to acknowledge the singer's existence and give them a chance to prove their worth.
Overall, "bored&blind" is a powerful and relatable song that captures the bittersweet feelings of being in love with someone who either can't or won't reciprocate those feelings. The song is characterized by Ella Jane's soulful vocals, gentle piano chords, and simple yet evocative lyrics that create an intimate and vulnerable atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Honestly I'm kinda burned out
I am exhausted and drained
I've been waitin' so long
I have waited for something that has not yet come
I guess I've just been watching your mouth
I have been staring at your lips as you tried to say something
Try to form the words of a love song
You attempted to express your feelings to me in a romantic way
And honey, will you sing it for me?
Can you perform the love song that you were trying to create?
Get it stuck inside my head
Make me think about it all day long
Cutting letters out of a magazine
I am creating a message for myself with cut-out letters from a magazine
I write myself a ransom love note instead
I am fooling myself into thinking that I am receiving a love letter by writing it myself
Well, how many figures
What amount of money do I need to offer you?
Will it take for you to bring me back my heart?
How much do I have to give you for you to return my love?
'Cause right now it's sittin' in your basement
My heart is with you, stored away in your basement
Hidden in the back with some stolen art
You have hidden my heart among stolen artwork
And hey, Mona Lisa
Addressing the famous portrait, Mona Lisa
While you're smiling, will you give him one for me?
Please pass along my message to the person I love as you smile in the painting
'Cause I locked myself inside his coffin
I am trapped in the feelings of love for this person who might not feel the same
And I was dumb enough
I made the mistake of
To throw away the...
To give away the key to my heart and love too easily
Well honestly it's kind of my fault
I must admit that I am to blame
I've been wastin' my time
I have been using up my precious time on unrequited love
But I would rather watch you from miles away
I prefer to admire you from afar
Than be a little closer and bored and blind
I do not want to be near you without any meaningful connection
And when I'm lookin' at you
When I am gazing at you
Everything disappears
The rest of the world fades into the background when I am with you
And lovin' gets a little bit lonelier
The unrequited love I feel makes me feel more isolated and alone
But loneliness was never my biggest fear
Although I am lonely, there are other things I am afraid of more
Don't you wanna read my letter?
Wouldn't you like to know my feelings for you?
Maybe you'd like to know me better
Perhaps you would like to get to know me more
Well, how many figures
What amount of money
Will it take for you to bring me back my heart?
How much do I have to pay you to make you love me?
Oh, throw away the key
I gave away the key to my heart too easily
Don't you wanna read my letter?
Wouldn't you like to know my true feelings for you?
Maybe you'd like to know me better
Perhaps you want to understand me more
Maybe you'd like to know me better
Perhaps you want to understand me more
Don't you wanna read my letter?
Wouldn't you like to know my true feelings for you?
Maybe you'd like to know me better
Perhaps you want to understand me more
Maybe you'd like to know me better, know me better
Maybe you want to know me better, to gain an understanding of who I am
Writer(s): Michael Irish, Ella Roth
Contributed by Declan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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