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Field Music Lyrics


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and we all wind up
getting tired of the same thing
?
the hair on my hands is getting thicker

so i suggest we go to bed
and sleep until we forget
until we can't ignore
what's going on
and what i've done so far isn't any better

so i might change my dress
and you might feel the same
cause there's pieces of me that won't do a thing

and you can't measure it all
cause the smallest things are infinitely larger than you think
the whole things on the brink of nothing at all
it just doesn't work

so i might change my dress
and you might feel the same
cause there's pieces of me that won't do a thing

and my mouth changes size
?
?
?

so i might change my dress
and you might feel the same
and i might change my dress




and you might feel the same
cause there's pieces of me that won't do a thing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Field Music's "Pieces" express a sense of dissatisfaction and weariness with the sameness of life. The mention of the hair on the singer's hands getting thicker suggests the idea of feeling older and something stirring within them that makes them aware of life's monotony. This feeling is then contrasted with a suggested escape in the form of sleep, to forget and ignore what's currently happening.


However, this escape is ultimately seen as futile, as what they have done so far isn't any better. There is a sense of wanting change, wanting to be different, expressed in the line "so I might change my dress." The repetition of this line emphasizes this desire for transformation.


The lyric "you can't measure it all, cause the smallest things are infinitely larger than you think" is an interesting one, as it suggests that there is something intangible that escapes measurement - perhaps the human spirit or emotions. The line "the whole thing's on the brink of nothing at all, it just doesn't work" further emphasizes the singer's disillusionment with the current state of things.


Overall, the song seems to be grappling with a sense of feeling stuck or trapped, with the desire to change, but not knowing how. The repeated reference to changing one's dress seems to symbolize a desire for transformation, but ultimately, the question of how to effect that change remains unanswered.


Line by Line Meaning

and we all wind up
Despite our best efforts, we all eventually become tired of the same thing in life


getting tired of the same thing
Repeating the same experiences, emotions, or routines can lead to a feeling of exhaustion and boredom


the hair on my hands is getting thicker
As time goes on, physical changes may occur that remind us of our aging and mortality


so i suggest we go to bed
In order to find relief from our weary feelings, perhaps it is best to take a break and rest


and sleep until we forget
A good night's sleep can provide a mental and emotional reset, allowing us to temporarily forget our worries and troubles


until we can't ignore
Eventually, we need to face whatever is troubling us and address it directly


what's going on
We need to be aware of our feelings, thoughts, and actions in order to find true resolution


and what i've done so far isn't any better
Past efforts to fix a problem have been ineffective and new ideas are needed


so i might change my dress
Trying something new or different can be a positive step towards finding a solution


and you might feel the same
Others may also feel the same weariness and desire for change


cause there's pieces of me that won't do a thing
Certain parts of ourselves may be holding us back or not contributing to our growth


and you can't measure it all
The complexity of ourselves and our struggles cannot be fully quantified or measured


cause the smallest things are infinitely larger than you think
Seemingly insignificant details can have a major impact on our lives and well-being


the whole things on the brink of nothing at all
The situation or problem may seem dire, and in danger of disappearing completely without resolution


it just doesn't work
Previous attempts to address the situation or problem have been unsuccessful


and my mouth changes size
Physical or emotional changes can manifest in unexpected or surprising ways


and i might change my dress
Continuing to explore new ideas and approaches may be necessary to find a solution


and you might feel the same
Others may also be open to change and new perspectives


and i might change my dress
Repeating a line from earlier in the song, perhaps to emphasize the need for continued exploration and change


and you might feel the same
Repeating a line from earlier in the song, perhaps to emphasize the importance of connection and shared experiences


cause there's pieces of me that won't do a thing
Repeating a line from earlier in the song, perhaps to reiterate the struggle with personal limitations and obstacles




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERT RUSSELL, JERRY RAGOVOY

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