Life
FELT/美歌 Lyrics
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It leaves me so confused
I know you could run circles round the world
You broke along the way
Got stuck here counting days
You just threw back the shell that had the pearl
Some days you wake up fast
You say you'll never go that way again
You see yourself so clearly
You can't believe you nearly
Waited your life just to reach the end
But you, you know the feeling
'Cause you have had a bite
So aren't you tired of living
In this half life
In this half life
In this half life
I watched you there day dreaming
And the man above you screaming
You remember when you lost your happiness
Somehow you're so inspired
It makes your eyes grow tired
And you go back to sleeping like the rest
But you, you know the feeling
'Cause you have had a bite
And aren't you tired of living
In this half life
In this half life
In this half life
You've got the best smile at the table
You want someone's attention
But you can not imagine
They'd ever give it to the likes of you
You walk away discouraged
Before you find the courage
You haven't even put on both your shoes
And you, you know the feeling
'Cause you have had a bite
So aren't you tired of living
In this half life
In this half life
In this half life
In this half life
In this half life
The song “Life” by FELT/美歌 is a beautiful representation of the struggles we face in life. The opening lines “When I see someone like you, it leaves me so confused” suggest that the singer is observing someone who is accomplished and skilled but is still struggling to find their way. The lyrics “You broke along the way, got stuck here counting days” indicate that the individual was once successful but has now lost their way due to unforeseen circumstances.
The song also touches upon the idea of self-doubt and limiting beliefs. “You want someone’s attention, but you cannot imagine they’d ever give it to the likes of you” implies that the singer feels insignificant and unworthy of attention. However, towards the end of the song, there is a glimmer of hope as the lyrics suggest that the singer has the potential to overcome their struggles and live a fulfilling life, “you see yourself so clearly, you can’t believe you nearly, waited your life just to reach the end.”
Overall, the song captures the struggles of a person who has lost their way but has the potential to overcome their struggles and emerge stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
When I see someone like you
When I see someone who reminds me of myself
It leaves me so confused
It makes me question myself
I know you could run circles round the world
I know you have the potential to achieve great things
You broke along the way
But you got lost and lost sight of your potential
Got stuck here counting days
You got stuck in a rut and lost track of time
You just threw back the shell that had the pearl
You threw away something valuable because you didn't realize its worth
Some days you wake up fast
Some days you have sudden bursts of inspiration and motivation
You got the strength at last
You finally found the strength to make a change
You say you'll never go that way again
You promise yourself to learn from your past and not repeat the same mistakes
You see yourself so clearly
You have a newfound clarity about yourself and your goals
You can't believe you nearly
You can't believe you almost gave up on your dreams
Waited your life just to reach the end
You spent your whole life waiting for something to happen rather than taking action
But you, you know the feeling
But you understand the struggle
'Cause you have had a bite
Because you have experienced the consequences of your actions
So aren't you tired of living
Don't you want to break free from your current situation
In this half life
In this unfulfilling existence
I watched you there day dreaming
I saw you lost in thought and imagination
And the man above you screaming
The pressures of society are constantly reminding you of your failures
You remember when you lost your happiness
You remember when you were truly happy and fulfilled
Somehow you're so inspired
Somehow you find inspiration to keep going
It makes your eyes grow tired
But the constant struggle is exhausting
And you go back to sleeping like the rest
And you fall back into your old patterns of unfulfilling, passive existence
You've got the best smile at the table
You have a great personality, but are often overlooked
You want someone's attention
You crave attention and validation from others
But you can not imagine
But you doubt that anyone would give you the attention you desire
They'd ever give it to the likes of you
You underestimate your own worth and potential
You walk away discouraged
You give up too easily and let fear of rejection hold you back
Before you find the courage
Before you find the courage to overcome your fear of rejection
You haven't even put on both your shoes
You haven't even started your day, but already letting fear hold you back
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