You Said
Folded Like Fabric Lyrics
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I couldn't do it, you might as well
Don't disregard, obey the words I've spoken
My voices is calm, by my mind is broken
Every piece of me echoes through the tree
Every soul I am, lacking empathy
Every chromosome I have inside of me
I feel the waves I rest upon
Way too much
And I could show you fear
But I chose to show you love
But then when you turn upon
As an ending back again, too cold
Sinking hour late, feeling kush without a sound
Every piece of me echoes through the tree
Every soul I am, lacking empathy
Every chromosome I have inside of me
You said, you said
Every piece of me echoes through the tree
Every soul I am, lacking empathy
Every chromosome I have inside of me
You said, you said
I sail so softly, smoothly, soothing to the open space
Listen to the words they say
I sail so softly, smoothly, soothing to the open space
Listen to the words they say
The song "You Said" by Folded Like Fabric delves into the theme of inner turmoil and conflicting thoughts. The lyrics, "No way around this hell, I couldn't do it, you might as well" suggest a sense of hopelessness and struggle. The singer seems to be urging the listener to pay attention to his words, even though he himself may be struggling with his own mind. The line "My voice is calm, but my mind is broken" highlights the conflict between what the singer appears to be feeling on the inside and what he portrays on the outside. The lyrics, "Every piece of me echoes through the tree, every soul I am, lacking empathy, every chromosome I have inside of me" further emphasize the theme of internal conflict.
The chorus, "You said, you said" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that the singer may be grappling with a memory or a conversation with someone who may have influenced his thoughts. The lines, "And I could show you fear, but I chose to show you love" suggest that the singer is trying to show compassion and vulnerability to someone, despite being afraid.
The last two lines of the song, "Listen to the words they say" suggests that the singer is urging the listener to pay attention to their own inner voice and thoughts.
Overall, the song "You Said" by Folded Like Fabric brings to light the complexities of the human mind and encourages listeners to be more introspective about their thoughts and feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
No way around this hell
I am stuck in a difficult situation and can't find a way out
I couldn't do it, you might as well
I failed to handle the situation, and you might as well give it a try
Don't disregard, obey the words I've spoken
Please pay attention to what I am saying and follow my advice
My voice is calm, but my mind is broken
Despite my outward calmness, I feel shattered inside
Every piece of me echoes through the tree
My innermost being resonates with nature and the world around me
Every soul I am, lacking empathy
Although I am a complex person with many facets, I struggle to empathize with others
Every chromosome I have inside of me
Every tiny bit of my genetic makeup contributes to who I am and how I feel
You said, you said
Your words still echo in my mind
I feel the waves I rest upon, way too much
I am acutely aware of the world around me and how it affects me
And I could show you fear, but I chose to show you love
Although I feel afraid, I am deliberately expressing my love for you instead of my fear
But then when you turn upon as an ending back again, too cold
When you retaliate or reject me, it hurts me deeply and leaves me feeling alone
Sinking hour late, feeling kush without a sound
When I am alone and struggling, the hours drag on and I feel a sense of numbness
I sail so softly, smoothly, soothing to the open space
As I move through the world, I try to stay calm and find peace in the open space around me
Listen to the words they say
I am trying to be receptive to the wisdom and insights of others
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.