Oh Humility
Forest City Lovers Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

the water's washed away the dry
the spell we couldn't ask for more
but I'm waiting to see
if you're waiting for me
the ocean's blue the sky's beyond
my thoughts that i may never
subscribe these inhibitions
to someone else's revelation
cause the songs are in the sweat thats dripping down your back
oh humility, you're a currender(?) attack
stretchin out our absolution I
prepare to seal the resignation
but I'm waiting to see
if you're waiting for me




cause the songs are in the sweat thats dripping down your back
oh humility, you're a currender attack

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Forest City Lovers' "Oh Humility" are painted with imagery of nature and metaphors of surrender and resignation to depict the complex emotions of waiting for someone to reciprocate feelings. The imagery of the water washing away the dryness and the ocean's blue representing the vastness of possibilities mirrors the emotions of hope and anticipation. The phrase "subscribe these inhibitions to someone else's revelation" suggests the desire to break free from societal norms of restraint and stay true to one's own self. The reference to sweat dripping down the back and the phrase "oh humility, you're a surrender attack" speaks of the humility and vulnerability involved in waiting for someone, as well as the physical toll it takes on the body. Overall, the song explores the themes of patience, self-discovery, and surrender in the midst of fluctuating emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

the water's washed away the dry
The wetness has eliminated the aridity.


the spell we couldn't ask for more
The enchantment was beyond our highest expectations.


but I'm waiting to see
Nevertheless, I am anticipating.


if you're waiting for me
If you are also patiently waiting for my presence.


the ocean's blue the sky's beyond
The vast blue sea extends beyond the endless sky.


my thoughts that i may never
My musings that I may never


subscribe these inhibitions
Submit to these hindrances.


to someone else's revelation
To another person's enlightenment.


cause the songs are in the sweat thats dripping down your back
For the melodies are in the perspiration trickling down your spine.


oh humility, you're a currender(?) attack
Oh modesty, you are an assault on surrender.


stretchin out our absolution I
Prolonging our pardon, I


prepare to seal the resignation
Get ready to finalize the acceptance.


cause the songs are in the sweat thats dripping down your back
For the melodies are in the perspiration trickling down your spine.


oh humility, you're a currender attack
Oh modesty, you are an assault on surrender.




Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions