Faces
From Indian Lakes Miriam Devora Lyrics


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Call the places you come from
They're reaching out to see if you're okay
I clear away the faces, the faces
All your bad days were wasted
You sit there smiling at the bathroom mirror
I clear away the faces, the faces

If your words are sharper than a knife
You'll go through with saying goodbye
I clear away the faces, the faces
And everything you ever tried
Falling down before your eyes
I clear away the faces, the faces

I was tripped up, I fell down
To get back up is to run and hide

And you come back so soon
But you don't have anything else
I clear away the faces, the faces

If your words are sharper than a knife
You'll go through with a goodbye
I clear away the faces, the faces
And everything you ever tried
Falling down before your eyes
I clear away the faces, the faces

We had a place away from everything
But I know it's not the same
I clear away the faces, the faces
The world is nothing but a dream
But you felt so real to me
I clear away the faces, the faces





I clear away the faces, the faces
I clear away the faces, the faces

Overall Meaning

The song "Faces" by From Indian Lakes Miriam Devora is a reflective and emotional piece that appears to be about the struggle of letting go of someone you care about deeply. The song invites the listener to imagine being in the shoes of the person who is trying to move on, while they clear away the memories and faces of the person they used to know. The opening line "Call the places you come from, They're reaching out to see if you're okay" seems to suggest that the person is being checked upon by their loved ones, but the individual is still preoccupied with their conflicted emotions.


The repeated phrase "I clear away the faces, the faces" emphasizes the weight of the emotions that the person is experiencing. They attempt to clear their mind, but still cannot forget someone they had a deep connection with. The songwriter also emphasizes the feeling of being stuck, torn between wanting to reconnect with someone or choosing to move forward. The lines "I was tripped up, I fell down, To get back up is to run and hide" convey the struggle of choosing what's best for oneself – a difficult decision to make, but sometimes necessary.


Overall, the song is a tale of lost love and the difficulty of moving on. The internal battle of reliving the memories or slowly clearing them away to move forward is something that many can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

Call the places you come from
Get in touch with your roots and history, reach out to your past and the people who shaped you.


They're reaching out to see if you're okay
Your past and the people who molded you are inquisitive and concerned about your wellbeing.


I clear away the faces, the faces
I metaphorically push aside the numerous distractions and obstacles that come between us.


All your bad days were wasted
You realize all your past struggles and sorrows were for nothing.


You sit there smiling at the bathroom mirror
You pretend to be happy and put on a facade of a perfect life, but only when you are alone.


If your words are sharper than a knife
If you use harsh and hurtful words to express yourself.


You'll go through with saying goodbye
You will not hesitate to sever those relationships that no longer serve you.


And everything you ever tried
All your hard work and effort.


Falling down before your eyes
Failing and losing everything you have worked for.


I was tripped up, I fell down
I stumbled and made mistakes.


To get back up is to run and hide
Starting anew seems like an easy escape, but it might not solve the root issues that need addressing.


And you come back so soon
You reappear so quickly.


But you don't have anything else
You don't have anything new or valuable to offer.


We had a place away from everything
Together, we had found a peaceful place, away from all distractions and chaos.


But I know it's not the same
That special place and the relationship which bonded us is no longer like it used to be.


The world is nothing but a dream
The harsh reality of the world is not as wonderful or promising as we once believed it to be.


But you felt so real to me
You, and the emotions we shared, felt genuine and authentic.


I clear away the faces, the faces
I repetitively push aside all irrelevant distractions that interfere with our connection.


I clear away the faces, the faces
I repetitively push aside all irrelevant distractions that interfere with our connection.




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