Disappear
Emily Chambers Lyrics
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When he was always more of a skip
Holding him back as the world rolls on
How's he going to catch up?
And I'll wait for him here in the shadow
The shadow you cast over us
It's enough now
It's not in my plans to be standing alone here
Watching you disappear
Watching you disappear
Slow down, listen now
He was always more of a skip
Holding him still as we move along, longing for him
And I'll watch as the days become colder
And we all become older,
We're all getting older
I don't wanna wait til tomorrow to find out that today's forgotten
It's not in my plans to be standing alone here
Watching you disappear
Watching you disappear
Becoming unclear, like the life he once lived has been tainted with fear
It ain't right, watching him fight, It ain't right
This nightmare you've made
All the lives that you've changed
All the hearts that you break
I can't take it, watching him fade away
The song "Disappear" by Emily Chambers is a melancholic track about mourning the loss of someone that used to be full of life but has now become a shadow of their former self. The lyrics describe a person who used to be energetic and joyful but is now being held back by someone who is slowing them down to a point where they can no longer keep up with the rest of the world. The singer of the song has witnessed this decline and is heartbroken and frustrated as they watch the person disappear before their very eyes.
The song's structure revolves around the theme of time and how it relates to the person's decline. The singer talks about waiting for the person as they slowly fade away, watching them become older and more disconnected from the world. The lyrics and slow tempo of the song give off a melancholic vibe that is fitting for the sad theme.
In the chorus, the singer talks about not wanting to wait until tomorrow to find out that today has been forgotten. This suggests that the singer is aware of the person's decline but feels helpless to do anything about it. The closing lines emphasize the pain of watching someone suffer as their lively personality is overtaken by fear and a sense of hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down, you're slowing him down to a crawl now
You are inhibiting him from reaching his potential by asking him to go slow, which is not how he is meant to move in life
When he was always more of a skip
He was always meant to move fast and effortlessly, but you are holding him back
Holding him back as the world rolls on
While the world moves on, you are pulling him down, crippling his growth
How's he going to catch up?
He is already lagging behind, and it will be difficult for him to catch up to speed now
And I'll wait for him here in the shadow
I will always support him and stand by his side, even if you cast a shadow of negativity over us
The shadow you cast over us
Your negativity and pessimism are overshadowing our lives
It's enough now
Your behavior has gone far enough, and it's time for it to stop
I don't wanna wait til tomorrow to find out that today's forgotten
I don't want to wait until it's too late to realize that the present moment, which is important, has been ignored
It's not in my plans to be standing alone here
I had other plans for my life, which did not include me being restricted by your behavior, standing alone, and feeling disconnected
Watching you disappear
I am witnessing you become distant, and I feel like I am losing you
Slow down, listen now
Pay attention and listen to what is going on, rather than being stuck in your own ways
Holding him still as we move along, longing for him
As we move forward, we are hoping that we can break free from your hold and be reunited with him
And I'll watch as the days become colder
I fear that the situation is going to get worse, and the days will become less hospitable
And we all become older,
As time goes by, we are all getting older and are running out of time to make things right
We're all getting older
The clock is ticking, and we cannot afford to waste any more time on this issue
Becoming unclear, like the life he once lived has been tainted with fear
His path in life is becoming murky, and the fear you have instilled in him is damaging his life's journey
It ain't right, watching him fight, It ain't right
It is not fair that he has to struggle to overcome the obstacles you have put in front of him
This nightmare you've made
Your actions have created a situation that feels like a nightmare
All the lives that you've changed
Your negativity has not only affected him but has had a ripple effect on others, changing their lives as well
All the hearts that you break
Your behavior has shattered dreams and hurt many people's feelings, inflicting pain on them
I can't take it, watching him fade away
It is unbearable for me to watch him slowly lose hope and fade away due to your actions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Clarence Coffee, Danny Parker, Stephen Robson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DavidSmith-bt6qe
OK it says I will get all notifications. Great.
@joanitaylor
ALRIGHT!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!
@zhaofreak
girl got soul
@EmilyChambersmusic
thanks for listening!
@DavidSmith-bt6qe
Emily I had your bell to where it was supposed to notify me when you put up a new video and it looks like you tube changed it so I did not know about this video and I was going to watch your old video of "Fist City" and low and behold you have put up two videos I have not seen so I get a special treat. You sang this song so well, I loved it. Now to go watch the other one. Also I will click on the notification bell again so I don't miss your next one.
@EmilyChambersmusic
Thank you David!