breaking over branches
Fog Lake Lyrics
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Got me thinking i'm unwise
I'm better now than i was back then
Don't think it matters much
I'm afraid that it's almost time
Especially now that i'm wound up
I'm better now than i was back when
Drove you back to your parents house
Your school pictures lined up the walls
I don't know what you were back then
Still never figured you out
Slammed the door on the way back
Broken owl wing spewing dust
My heart's been breaking over branches again
Don't think it matters at all
In "Breaking over Branches" by Fog Lake, the first verse finds the singer lost in thoughts and regrets, feeling as if they are going in circles and making unwise decisions. However, they reassure themselves that they are better off now than they were in the past, even if it doesn't make much of a difference. In the second verse, the singer reminds themselves that time is running out and they need to act fast. They also reflect on a past relationship, driving their former partner back to their parents' house, seeing their old school pictures, and feeling as if they never really knew them. The verse ends on a melancholic note with a broken owl wing spewing dust, symbolizing the fragility and decay of their own heart.
Overall, the song seems to tackle the themes of nostalgia, regret, and the passing of time. The singer is reflecting on past mistakes and relationships, wondering what could have been different had they known better. Despite this, they seem to also have a sense of acceptance, acknowledging that some things are out of their control, and perhaps it doesn't matter as much as they thought.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been going in circles again
I feel like I’m stuck in the same spot, not moving forward in life
Got me thinking i'm unwise
I’m starting to doubt my own intelligence and decision-making abilities
I'm better now than i was back then
I’ve made some progress and have improved since the past
Don't think it matters much
I’m unsure if these improvements make any difference
I'm afraid that it's almost time
I’m worried that something bad is going to happen soon
Especially now that i'm wound up
Especially since I’m already feeling anxious and on edge
I'm better now than i was back when
I have grown and matured from my past experiences
I didn't know it was love
I was too young and inexperienced to recognize true love when I had it
Drove you back to your parents house
I took you home after spending time together
Your school pictures lined up the walls
I saw pictures of you growing up as a child at your parents’ house
I don't know what you were back then
I'm unsure about who you were as a person in the past
Still never figured you out
Even after spending time together, I don’t fully understand you
Slammed the door on the way back
I left in a dramatic and somewhat aggressive way
Broken owl wing spewing dust
The state of the surroundings, like a broken object or a neglected place
My heart's been breaking over branches again
I’ve been experiencing heartbreak and sadness, like a tree breaking under pressure
Don't think it matters at all
I’m uncertain if my feelings or actions hold any significance
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on nocturnal blues
would you add the lyrics officially now? :) people needs it
Rosaria Fulco
on nocturnal blues
ok now I've to say I gave you all the lyrics of virgo indigo,must be happy yeah
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