Friction
Exhaustra Lyrics
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Your memory is fading
These arguments go nowhere fast
As we sit here waiting for
Someone to bend, someone to crack
Someone to break the silence
Your turn to speak, your turn to laugh
Our worlds
Divide us
Listen as I sing to you
Our hearts
Provide us friction
These words are true
There are ghosts inside these photographs
Hauntingly true
And our past is not gone
We used to laugh, we used to cry
We used to stand for something
These ghosts they haunt, pictures dont lie
Did we end up with nothing
We used to laugh, we used to cry
We used to stand for something
There are ghosts inside these photographs
Left from long ago
There are ghosts inside these photographs
That I used to know
Our Worlds
Divide us
Listen as I sing to you
Our hearts
Provide us friction
These words are true
The opening lines, "You can't remember yesterday, your memory is fading," set the tone of the song as one of reflection and facing the past. The singer is describing someone who is struggling to recall memories of the past and perhaps having trouble reconciling their current reality with the images of the past that they are struggling to hold on to. The argumentative nature of the relationship is emphasized through the lyrics "These arguments go nowhere fast, as we sit here waiting for someone to bend, someone to crack, someone to break the silence." It seems as though neither person in the relationship knows how to break the tension, and they are waiting for the other to make the first move.
As the chorus kicks in, the lyrics suggest that the friction between them is a necessary part of the relationship. "Our hearts provide us friction, these words are true," suggests that though it may be painful or challenging at times, the friction between them is necessary for their hearts to continue to beat. This idea may be why despite their arguments, they are still sitting there, still trying to reconcile their past with their present. The lyrics "We used to laugh, we used to cry, we used to stand for something" add another dimension to the relationship - one of nostalgia and regret. They remember the good times, the passion and the drive they shared at those times in the past, and now they are struggling to find it again.
The photographs serve as a metaphor for the past, and the singer is haunted by the ghosts of the past. "There are ghosts inside these photographs, hauntingly true / And our past is not gone." This line suggests that though the images may be in the past, they are still present in the present. The photographs serve as a reminder of what they were and what they could be again.
Overall, the song is an emotional reflection on the challenges of a relationship, of trying to hold on to what was and what could be. The chorus emphasizes that despite the difficulties, the friction between them is necessary, and they must continue to try to work through it together. The photographs serve as a tangible reminder of the past, and the ghosts that haunt them serve as a powerful reminder of what was lost and what could be regained.
Line by Line Meaning
You cant remember yesterday
Your memory is failing and you are unable to recollect things from the past
Your memory is fading
You are losing the ability to retain memories
These arguments go nowhere fast
The arguments we have are futile and don't lead to any resolution
As we sit here waiting for
We are waiting for something to happen, but nothing seems to be changing
Someone to bend, someone to crack
We are looking for someone to give in or show weakness first
Someone to break the silence
We are hoping for someone to end the awkward silence between us
Your turn to speak, your turn to laugh
It's your turn to contribute to the conversation and bring some positivity
Your thoughts will turn to violence
Your negative thoughts and emotions may manifest as violence or aggression
Our worlds
Our different life experiences and perspectives
Divide us
Are causing a rift between us
Listen as I sing to you
Pay attention to my words and the message behind my lyrics
Our hearts
Our emotions and feelings
Provide us friction
The tension and conflict between us are what make us feel alive and passionate
These words are true
The things I am saying are genuine and heartfelt
There are ghosts inside these photographs
The memories captured in these pictures continue to haunt us
Hauntingly true
The memories from the past are vivid and poignant
And our past is not gone
The past still has an impact on our present and future
We used to laugh, we used to cry
We had a lot of emotions and shared experiences together
We used to stand for something
We were united and had a common goal or purpose
These ghosts they haunt, pictures dont lie
The memories depicted in these pictures are real and continue to affect us
Did we end up with nothing
Despite our shared experiences, we may not have anything tangible to show for it
Left from long ago
These memories are from a distant time in the past
That I used to know
These memories are of people and things that were once familiar to me
Contributed by Kennedy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.