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Emma-Jean Thackray Lyrics

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Lying in my bed alone
Your messages light up my phone
And you tell me all the things you hide away
I’m always here to lend an ear
But I’m paralyzed with fear
That you’ll go ahead with what you promised me
I’m swirling through a cloud in outer space
If only for a moment, that’s the way

It’s almost like the galaxy slipped away
I see a new horizon bloom in a foreign place
I’m sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
Is it just a stupid game
I ask that question twice a day
But we read each others’ thoughts, I know I’m right
Climbing to the roof with you
I’m watching where you place your shoes
But recognize that shadow on your face
I’m swirling through a cloud in outer space
If only for a moment, that’s the way you make me feel
It’s almost like the galaxy slipped away
I see a new horizon bloom in a foreign place
I’m sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
I’m not gonna let you fall, fall, fall
I’m not gonna let you fall, fall, fall
I’m not gonna let you fall, fall, fall
I’m not gonna let you fall, fall, fall
I’m sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open
I'm sleeping with the window open

Sleeping with the window open
Sleeping with the window open

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Emma-Jean Thackray's "Open" tell the story of a person who is struggling with their feelings of fear and uncertainty towards someone they care about deeply. The singer is lying in their bed alone when their phone lights up with messages from this person. This person has been hiding things from the singer, and although the singer is always there to talk and listen, they are afraid that the other person will follow through with what they have promised. The singer feels conflicted, as they want to help this person but they are also scared of the consequences of their actions. The line "I’m always here to lend an ear, but I’m paralyzed with fear" sums up the singer's emotions perfectly.

The singer imagines themselves swirling through a cloud in outer space, which represents their feelings of confusion and disorientation. However, when they are with this person, they feel rejuvenated and alive, almost like a whole new world has opened up to them. The lyrics "It’s almost like the galaxy slipped away, I see a new horizon bloom in a foreign place" suggest that this person has brought a new perspective into the singer's life. Towards the end of the song, the singer declares that they will not let the other person fall, implying that they will always be there for them, no matter what.

Overall, the lyrics of "Open" are poetic and emotional, painting a vivid picture of someone who is struggling with their own feelings while trying to be there for someone they care about.

Line by Line Meaning

Lying in my bed alone
I am by myself, in the comfort of my own bed.

Your messages light up my phone
I receive notifications from your texts, dazzling and bright on my phone screen.

And you tell me all the things you hide away
You trust me enough to share with me the secrets you keep hidden from the world.

I'm always here to lend an ear
I am available to listen to you and provide emotional support whenever you may need it.

But I'm paralyzed with fear
However, I am stuck in a state of anxiety and nervousness.

That you'll go ahead with what you promised me
I am scared that you will follow through with something you have guaranteed to me.

I'm swirling through a cloud in outer space
My mind is spinning, lost in thought like a satellite lost in the vast emptiness of space.

If only for a moment, that's the way
For just a brief second, I feel as if I am drifting in the stillness of the galaxy.

It's almost like the galaxy slipped away
The feeling fades quickly, as if the stars and planets have disappeared from view.

I see a new horizon bloom in a foreign place
Despite this, a new and unexpected experience has blossomed in an unfamiliar location.

I'm sleeping with the window open
I leave the window of my room partly open while I am asleep.

Is it just a stupid game
I am questioning if our interactions and relationship are genuine or just a meaningless pastime.

I ask that question twice a day
The question nags at me constantly, bothering me more than once in a 24-hour period.

But we read each others' thoughts, I know I’m right
However, I believe deep down that we have a connection beyond words, as if we could understand each other's minds.

Climbing to the roof with you
I am scaling up to the top of a building with you by my side.

I'm watching where you place your shoes
I observe you carefully, studying even the smallest details like where you step.

But recognize that shadow on your face
But I can still see a hint of darkness or worry in your expression.

I’m not gonna let you fall, fall, fall
I promise to be there to catch you and prevent you from crashing down.

I’m sleeping with the window open
Once again, I leave the window of my room partly open while I am asleep.

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Emma Whale

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