Evergreen
Faithless feat. Zoë Johnston Lyrics
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Today i woke up feeling sad
I know that you said,
That one day i would be glad
Hold the choirs of winter,
The birds are calling to me and
All the leaves i came to love are falling
I can hear you singing my funny valentine
Oh you know that breaks my heart
Hold the choirs of winter,
The birds are calling to me and
All the leaves i came to love
Oh you know that breaks my heart
Oh you know that breaks my heart
Running with my rain face on
No idea of what to say
No idea of who to do
In this fear that never goes
Waiting for all my dreams
Oh you know it breaks my heart
Hold the choirs of winter,
The birds are calling to me and
All the leaves i came to love
Oh you know it breaks my heart
Oh you know it breaks my heart
Oh you know that breaks my heart
The song "Evergreen" by Faithless feat. Zoë Johnston is a melancholic and emotive reflection on the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The opening line "Running with my rain face on" evokes the image of tears blending with rain on the face of the singer, emphasizing the emotional weight of the sentiment. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to come to terms with a breakup, but is finding it difficult to let go of their feelings for their former partner. The reference to "my funny valentine" is a nod to a song by the same name, which was originally written as a love letter from one person to another, further emphasizing the singer's inability to move on.
The image of the "choirs of winter" and the "birds...calling" adds to the wintery, melancholic atmosphere of the song, and suggests that the singer feels stuck in a moment of time. The repetition of the line "oh you know it breaks my heart" emphasizes the deep sadness and hopelessness that the singer is experiencing. Overall, the lyrics suggest a feeling of being lost and alone, with little hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Running with my rain face on
I am feeling down and defeated, like I am running through a storm.
Today I woke up feeling sad
Starting my day feeling downhearted, lacking motivation and purpose.
I know that you said, That one day I would be glad
I remember you telling me things will feel better eventually.
Hold the choirs of winter,
I need to find comfort in the silence and solitude of the winter season.
The birds are calling to me and
The natural world around me is trying to bring me solace.
All the leaves I came to love are falling
Things that once brought me joy or stability are now changing or disappearing.
Ribbons on evergreen, owls that pull them apart
Even the resilient or constant things in life can sometimes be taken apart.
I can hear you singing my funny valentine
I remember how you used to make me feel loved and special with your romantic gestures.
Oh you know that breaks my heart
But now those memories only remind me of the pain and sadness of losing you.
No idea of what to say
I am at a loss for words or direction in my life right now.
No idea of who to do
I don't know who or what to trust, making me feel alone and unsure.
In this fear that never goes
I am trapped in a cycle of anxiety and uncertainty that never seems to subside.
Waiting for all my dreams
I am holding onto hope that someday, things will finally fall into place.
Oh you know it breaks my heart
But for now, the weight of my struggles is crushing my spirit and causing me immense pain.
Oh you know that breaks my heart
The repeated reminder of my despair only reinforces the sadness I feel.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROLLO ARMSTRONG, AYALAH DEBORAH BENTOVIM, ZOE JOHNSTON
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@MissKiss3M
Running with my rain face on
Today I woke up feeling sad
I know that you said
That one day I would be glad
Hold the choirs of winter
Birds are calling to me and
All the leaves I came to love are falling
Ribbons on evergreen
Owls that pull them apart
I can hear you singing 'My funny valentine'
Oh you know that breaks my heart
Hold the choirs of winter
Birds are calling to me and
All the leaves I came to love
Oh you know that breaks my heart
Oh you know that breaks my heart
Running with my rain face on
No idea of what to say
No idea of what to do
In this fear that never goes
Waiting for all my dreams
Waiting for all my dreams
[Incomprehensible] for all my dreams
Waiting for all my dreams
Oh, you know it breaks my heart
Hold the choirs of winter
Birds are calling to me and
All the leaves I came to love
Oh, you know that breaks my heart
Oh, you know that breaks my heart
All my dreams
Waiting for
You know that breaks my heart
@BiggAlmilky
I love this band more than I did 20 years ago, their music still blows me away.
@Jackorias
What gets me more is how wildly varied all their tracks are. I bloody love it!
@jamesmcmurray6519
Before their time , saw them 39 times , spirit lives on
@prettylagoon
Can you recommend an album to me?
@szymonantos
MFC1791 Reverence :)
@bellawoo5218
@@Jackorias😊
@KPcpt
This song demonstrates a side of their sound that evokes feelings of complete acceptance with nostalgia and upliftment
@robertbodnar8745
that "introspective/outrospective" are outstanding!
@johnkarag
This is a timeless and classic masterpiece never gets old......
@hebercloward1695
Faithless is not merely a 'band' but actual Artists.