Im Not Calling You
Florence The Machine Lyrics
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Just don't lie to me.
I'm not calling you a thief,
Just don't steal from me,
I'm not calling you a ghost,
Just stop haunting me,
And I love you so much,
I'm gonna let you,
There's a ghost in my lungs
And it sighs in my sleep,
Wraps itself around my tongue,
As it softly speaks
Then it walks, then it walks with my legs
To fall,
To fall,
To fall, at your feet.
Oh but for the grace of god go on,
And when you kiss me, I'm happy enough to die.
I'm not calling you a liar,
Just don't lie to me.
And I love you so much,
I'm gonna let you
I'm not calling you a thief,
Just don't,
And I love you so much,
I'm gonna let you,
Oh,
I'm not calling you a ghost,
Just don't
There's a ghost in my mouth
And it talks in my sleep,
Wraps itself around my tongue,
As it softly speaks
Then it walks, then it walks
Then it walks with my legs
To fall,
To fall,
To fall,
To fall,
To fall,
To fall, at your feet.
Oh but for the grace of god go on,
And when you kiss me, I'm happy enough
The lyrics of Florence + the Machine's song I'm Not Calling You A Liar invoke themes of love, trust, and vulnerability. The song starts off with a disclaimer of sorts, stating that the singer isn't calling the other person a liar, thief, or ghost, but just asking them not to lie, steal or haunt them. The singer then confesses that they love the other person so much that they are willing to let them harm them, perhaps even "kill" them emotionally.
The second verse provides more insight into the singer's state of mind. They describe a "ghost in their lungs" that sighs in their sleep and wraps itself around their tongue, speaking softly. This ghost is a metaphor for the unresolved emotions and thoughts that the singer has about the other person. Despite feeling haunted and controlled, the singer remains willing to fall at the other person's feet and even die if it means being with them. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the themes of love and trust.
Overall, the song explores the complexities of love and the difficulties that come with trusting another person completely. The singer recognizes that they are vulnerable to harm from the other person but continues to love them anyway. The use of metaphors, like the ghost in the lungs, adds depth to the lyrics and creates a haunting atmosphere that matches the song's somber melody.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not calling you a liar,
I do not think that you are dishonest or deceitful,
Just don't lie to me.
Please do not deceive or mislead me.
I'm not calling you a thief,
I do not believe you steal from others,
Just don't steal from me,
Please do not take anything that belongs to me without my permission.
I'm not calling you a ghost,
I do not think you are a spirit or a phantom,
Just stop haunting me,
Please stop occupying my thoughts constantly.
And I love you so much,
I have immense affection for you,
I'm gonna let you,
I will give you permission or latitude,
Kill me.
I am willing to let you hurt me deeply.
There's a ghost in my lungs
I feel like I am haunted by some kind of presence inside me,
And it sighs in my sleep,
It causes me to breathe heavily or make sounds while I sleep,
Wraps itself around my tongue,
It feels like it's closing my throat or restricting my speech,
As it softly speaks
While making a gentle and quiet noise,
Then it walks, then it walks with my legs
It feels like it's controlling my movements when I am moving around,
To fall,
To become helpless or overwhelmed,
To fall,
To give in or surrender to something,
To fall, at your feet.
To become submissive to you and do what you want.
Oh but for the grace of god go on,
I am relying on god's benevolence or mercy to continue living,
And when you kiss me, I'm happy enough to die.
Receiving your affection gives me so much happiness that I would gladly die in that moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FLORENCE LEONTINE MARY WELCH, ISABELLA JANET FLORENTINA SUMMERS
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