When
Eric and Erica Lyrics
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And the clouds are over me
But my head is storming
Rolling like the sea
Have I felt like this forever
Or is it out of the blue
The lines are all blurring
I don’t think I ever knew
Did I stop to open the door
I don’t think you knew me then
So when
If I used to be red
Well now I feel blue
I could have been a rainbow
But I don’t have a clue
In my head the seas are calm
When it used to be a storm
I think I liked it better
'Cause I felt kinda warm
What was I like before
Did I stop to open the door
I don’t think you knew me then
So when
So when
When was my heart alive
When did I know how to fly
When did my feeling show
Now you ask and I do not know
So when
So when
So when
So when
The lyrics to "When" by Eric and Erica express a sense of confusion and uncertainty that arises when we feel disconnected from our past selves. The opening lines suggest that the singer is feeling unwell and weighed down by a metaphorical cloud, while their thoughts seem to be racing like a stormy sea. The sense of disorientation deepens as the singer grapples with questions about their own identity and past experiences, wondering whether they have always felt this way or if these feelings have taken them by surprise. The lyrics draw attention to the way that our perceptions of ourselves can shift dramatically over time, leaving us feeling adrift and uncertain.
The repeated refrain of "so when" highlights the singer's sense of confusion and their desire to understand their own emotional landscape. They are searching for some kind of anchor point, some moment of clarity that will allow them to make sense of their thoughts and feelings. However, the repetition also suggests that this clarity may be elusive, and the singer may never fully understand the changes that have taken place within them.
Through its vivid imagery and introspective lyrics, "When" explores the ways in which our identities and emotional states can evolve over time. The song invites us to reflect on our own experiences of change and to consider how we might come to a deeper understanding of our own emotional landscapes.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m under the weather
I'm feeling sick and unwell
And the clouds are over me
I feel like there is a gloom over me
But my head is storming
I am experiencing turmoil in my thoughts
Rolling like the sea
My thoughts are constantly changing and moving
Have I felt like this forever
I am uncertain if I have always felt this way
Or is it out of the blue
I don't know if this feeling came suddenly or over time
The lines are all blurring
I am struggling to differentiate between my thoughts and emotions
I don’t think I ever knew
I am uncertain if I ever truly understood my emotions
What was I like before
I am reflecting on my past self
Did I stop to open the door
I am questioning if I consciously made changes in my life
I don’t think you knew me then
I believe you didn't know me well during that time
So when
I am asking myself when I changed
If I used to be red
If I used to be passionate and vibrant
Well now I feel blue
Now I feel sad and melancholic
I could have been a rainbow
I had the potential to be happy and colorful
But I don’t have a clue
But now I am unsure how to achieve that happiness
In my head the seas are calm
I have found peace in my mind
When it used to be a storm
When my thoughts were turbulent and chaotic
I think I liked it better
I am not sure if I prefer this calmness or chaos
'Cause I felt kinda warm
Because I felt the intensity of my emotions during that time
When was my heart alive
I am questioning when I was truly happy and fulfilled
When did I know how to fly
When did I have the confidence and freedom to pursue my dreams
When did my feeling show
When did I not hide my true emotions from myself or others
Now you ask and I do not know
I am being asked these questions now, but I am unsure how to answer them
So when
I am still searching for answers to these questions
So when
I am asking myself again when I will find these answers
So when
I am still uncertain when I will truly understand myself
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Erica Patrick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emmanuelcbenson
I was not expecting Erica's performance. She can actually sing.
@abigealbella6387
😂😅😅😂😂
@olalekanilara6567
She can't sing ...off notes here and there
@MessiGOAT6789
@@olalekanilara6567ok music master😂😂😂
@okeibomo6028
@@olalekanilara6567 Please sing your own, let's be the judge o
@dorisalisten5364
Erica has a beautiful voice..wow
@ekwaadoolekia2284
"Anywhere we perform, people are always impressed."
This line (rendered in different ways in all his auditions) gets me every time 😂😂
@francisalaetuo2160
Erica's voice is actually top tier singer level 💥💯
@tobiogunbanjo4305
Top level?
@felafelix5276
Yes ooo oga!!! TOP LEVEL
mind ur business jare