Timbuktu
Fabrizio Cammarata Lyrics
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Where the days are wrong and our pains are new
I could close my eyes and indulge this confusion
And let myself imagine you
But I needed you more
Oh I needed you more
Oh I needed you more than you know
Send you a song from Timbuktu
As the morning fades and the silence blooms
With a word of hope
But there's just no reason to sing about love
'Cause I needed you more
Oh I needed you more
Oh I needed you more than you know
To start anew
To start anew
To start anew
To start anew
But every time I broke down and cried
I should've known that it was wrong
To be leaning on you
And God knows I was a fool
I toss and turn in my slumber like crazy
I feel the void of the hole in my soul
I'm on the run 'cause this game is not over
But this is a desert, a desert, my desert
Send you a song from Timbuktu
But the words came out wrong
And my voice is mute
'Cause I needed you more
'Cause I needed you more
Oh I needed you more than you know
To start anew
To start anew
To start anew
To start anew
To start anew
Take this burden off your back
To start anew
Free your lungs, they're filled with sand
To start anew
Break the ocean with your hands
To start anew
The song "Timbuktu" by Fabrizio Cammarata portrays a sense of distance and longing. The lyrics describe sending a song from Timbuktu, a place that symbolizes a faraway and unknown destination. In this place, where the days feel wrong and the pains are fresh, the singer can close their eyes and escape into a state of confusion, allowing themselves to imagine the person they needed.
The repetition of the line "But I needed you more" emphasizes the singer's deep yearning for this person. It suggests that they required this individual's presence and support in their life, even more than the person could possibly know. The desire to start anew is an underlying theme throughout the song, indicating a longing for a fresh beginning or a chance to rebuild a relationship.
As the morning fades and silence fills the air, the singer tries to hold onto hope. However, they feel that there is no reason to sing about love. This suggests a feeling of disillusionment and a loss of belief in the power of love or its ability to heal their pain. It also highlights their deep disappointment that their need for the person in question was not reciprocated.
The lyrics then shift to introspection and self-realization. The singer acknowledges that leaning on this person during times of distress was a mistake, and that relying on them for support was wrong. They express their regret for being a fool and not recognizing this earlier. This part of the song reflects a growing understanding that their dependency on someone who couldn't provide the necessary support ultimately caused their downfall.
The song concludes with a vivid description of the singer's emotional state. They feel restless and unsettled, tossing and turning in their sleep, emphasizing the void and emptiness they feel. The mention of the desert, their desert, implies a personal and lonely journey they must undertake. Despite the difficulties, the singer is determined to start anew, urging themselves to let go of burdens, free their lungs, and break through obstacles like the vastness of the ocean.
Overall, "Timbuktu" is a contemplative and melancholic song that delves into themes of longing, regret, and the struggle to find a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
Send you a song from Timbuktu
I am sending you a song from a distant place called Timbuktu.
Where the days are wrong and our pains are new
In Timbuktu, the days feel strange and our sorrows are fresh.
I could close my eyes and indulge this confusion
I can shut my eyes and immerse myself in this state of uncertainty.
And let myself imagine you
Allowing myself to envision you in my thoughts.
But I needed you more
However, I strongly desired your presence.
Oh I needed you more
Oh, I longed for you even more.
Oh I needed you more than you know
I needed you much more than you realize.
To start anew
To begin afresh.
As the morning fades and the silence blooms
While the morning light dims and the stillness blossoms.
With a word of hope
Offering a glimmer of hope through my words.
But there's just no reason to sing about love
However, there is simply no justification to sing about love.
'Cause I needed you more
Because I yearned for you strongly.
'Cause I needed you more
Because I needed you even more.
But every time I broke down and cried
Yet, every time I succumbed to tears and despair.
I should've known that it was wrong
I should have realized it was incorrect.
To be leaning on you
To depend on you for support.
And God knows I was a fool
And God is aware that I acted foolishly.
I toss and turn in my slumber like crazy
I toss and turn restlessly in my sleep.
I feel the void of the hole in my soul
I sense the emptiness caused by the void within my soul.
I'm on the run 'cause this game is not over
I am fleeing because this game is not yet finished.
But this is a desert, a desert, my desert
However, this place is a desert, my very own desert.
But the words came out wrong
Yet, the words I spoke were incorrect.
And my voice is mute
And my voice is silenced.
'Cause I needed you more
Because I desired you greatly.
'Cause I needed you more
Because I needed you even more.
To take this burden off your back
To relieve you of this heavy burden.
To free your lungs, they're filled with sand
To release your lungs from their sand-laden confinement.
To break the ocean with your hands
To shatter the sea with your bare hands.
To start anew
To begin again.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Fabrizio Cammarata
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