Under The Bridge
F.L.A.M.E. Lyrics
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I'm irrational, kinda dramatic
I dont sleep much cos i have bad habits
But you care, why'd you care?
I'm a lot
Kinda reckless and deeply obsessive
Avoid love cos im just too impulsive
But you care, why'd you care?
Booked a flight to wherever
Took myself to another
Location to get away
Now I'm praying that you'll stay
You had me right at the hello
Knew my heart was in trouble
I never feel like this
I don't wanna feel like this
Oh I, know i never no i never wanna fall
Cos i got used to being so invulnerable
If I jump
Will there be
Water under the bridge
Oh I, know i'm ready now i'm ready to let go
To be swimming in a lake of the unknown
Drowning deep
Let it be
Water under the bridge
Don't believe
In the stars and the planets aligning
I'd just say that we had perfect timing
But it's strange
Yeh its strange if you think about how I
Booked a flight to wherever
Took myself to another
Location to get away
Now I'm praying that you'll stay
You had me right at the hello
Knew my heart was in trouble
I never feel like this
I don't wanna feel like this
Oh I, know i never no i never wanna fall
Cos i got used to being so invulnerable
If I jump
Will there be
Water under the bridge
Oh I, know i'm ready now i'm ready to let go
To be swimming in a lake of the unknown
Drowning deep
Let it be
Water under the bridge
I'm feeling weak,
I'm on my knees,
So count to 3,
Dive in with me
Oh I, know i'm ready now i'm ready to let go
To be swimming in a lake of the unknown
Drowning deep
Let it be
Water under the bridge
The lyrics of F.L.A.M.E.'s song "Under the Bridge" convey a sense of vulnerability, self-reflection, and the willingness to let go and embrace the uncertainties of love. The artist describes themselves as a mess, irrational, and dramatic, highlighting their own flaws and struggles. They admit to having bad habits, being reckless, and deeply obsessive, which leads them to avoid love due to their impulsive nature. Despite all these shortcomings, they are amazed and grateful that someone cares for them despite their flaws.
The chorus speaks about taking a flight to get away, hoping for a fresh start. They pray for the person they care about to stay despite their troubled heart. The artist reveals a fear of falling in love, having become accustomed to being invulnerable. They ponder whether there will be forgiveness or acceptance if they take the leap and open themselves up. The phrase "water under the bridge" symbolizes the possibility of starting anew and letting go of past regrets.
In the second verse, the artist acknowledges the perfect timing of their meeting but suggests it is strange to think about. It implies that there may be more at play than just luck or fate. The desire to escape is reiterated, hoping the person they care about will stay despite their flaws.
The final lines of the song express a sense of surrender and readiness to let go. They acknowledge feeling weak and being on their knees, inviting someone to dive in with them, embracing the unknown and allowing it to become water under the bridge.
Overall, "Under the Bridge" delves into the artist's self-awareness, struggles with impulsivity, and fear of vulnerability, ultimately embracing the idea of letting go, taking a chance, and accepting the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a mess
I am in a state of disarray and confusion
I'm irrational, kinda dramatic
I act without reason and tend to overreact
I dont sleep much cos i have bad habits
I have difficulty sleeping due to unhealthy behaviors
But you care, why'd you care?
But you show concern and compassion, why do you care?
I'm a lot
I am overwhelming and intense
Kinda reckless and deeply obsessive
Somewhat careless and excessively fixated
Avoid love cos im just too impulsive
I stay away from love because I act on impulses
But you care, why'd you care?
But you show concern and compassion, why do you care?
Booked a flight to wherever
I made a reservation to go to an unspecified destination
Took myself to another
I took myself away from my current situation
Location to get away
A place where I can escape
Now I'm praying that you'll stay
Now I am hoping that you will remain
You had me right at the hello
You captured my attention from the very beginning
Knew my heart was in trouble
You recognized that my emotions were in turmoil
I never feel like this
I have never experienced these emotions before
I don't wanna feel like this
I do not want to experience these emotions
Oh I, know i never no i never wanna fall
Oh, I know I never, no, I never want to fall
Cos i got used to being so invulnerable
Because I have become accustomed to being emotionally guarded
If I jump
If I take a leap of faith
Will there be
Will there exist
Water under the bridge
A resolution or closure to the past
Oh I, know i'm ready now i'm ready to let go
Oh, I know I'm ready, now I am ready to release my grip
To be swimming in a lake of the unknown
To immerse myself in unfamiliar territory
Drowning deep
Being overwhelmed by my emotions
Let it be
Allowing it to happen
Don't believe
I do not have faith in
In the stars and the planets aligning
The idea of celestial bodies coming together in harmony
I'd just say that we had perfect timing
I would simply state that our timing was impeccable
But it's strange
However, it is peculiar
Yeh its strange if you think about how I
Yes, it is strange if you consider how I
I'm feeling weak
I am experiencing a lack of strength
I'm on my knees
I am in a vulnerable and submissive position
So count to 3
Take a moment to prepare
Dive in with me
Join me in taking a risk
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES MCNAIR, JASON AFABLE, PALMER LEE
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