Lately
Giorgia Lyrics


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Lately, I have had the strangest feeling
With no vivid reason here to find
Yet the thought of losing you's been hanging 'round my mind
Far more frequently you're wearing perfume
With you say no special place to go
But when I ask will you be coming back soon
You don't know, never know
Well, I'm a man of many wishes
Hope my premonition misses
But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide
'Cause they always start to cry
'Cause this time could mean goodbye
Lately I've been staring in the mirror
Very slowly picking me apart
Trying to tell myself I have no reason with your heart
Just the other night while you were sleeping
I vaguely heard you whisper someone's name
But when I ask you of the thoughts your keeping
You just say nothing's changed
Well, I'm a man of many wishes
I hope my premonition misses
But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide
'Cause they always start to cry
'Cause this time could mean goodbye, goodbye
Oh, I'm a man of many wishes
I hope my premonition misses
But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide




'Cause they always start to cry
'Cause this time could mean goodbye

Overall Meaning

Giorgia's song "Lately" is a poignant exploration of the singer's vulnerable state in a relationship that seems uncertain. The lyrics express a sense of impending loss, without any concrete reason for it. The singer is deeply unsettled by the thought of losing their partner, and this fear seems to be creeping into their daily life, as they notice subtle changes in their partner's behavior. These changes include the fact that they are wearing perfume more frequently, and they seem to be evasive when asked about their plans. The singer feels helpless and powerless, and their premonition of things falling apart is overwhelming.


As the song progresses, the singer's anxiety grows, and they begin to doubt their own worthiness of love. They pick themselves apart, trying to find reasons why their partner might want to leave them. This fragile state is exacerbated by the fact that they hear their partner whispering someone else's name in their sleep, yet when confronted, their partner denies anything is wrong. The singer is left to grapple with their own insecurities, and their fear that this time, things really could mean goodbye.


Overall, "Lately" is a heartbreaking exploration of a relationship in turmoil. The song is both tender and raw, with lyrics that cut straight to the heart. It captures the sense of helplessness and desperation that can come with a relationship that is on the brink. The song serves as a reminder that love is not always easy, and that it requires constant effort and care to keep it alive.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately, I have had the strangest feeling
Recently, I have been experiencing a peculiar sensation


With no vivid reason here to find
Without any clear cause to attribute it to


Yet the thought of losing you's been hanging 'round my mind
However, I have been preoccupied with the idea of losing you lately


Far more frequently you're wearing perfume
You seem to be wearing fragrance more often than usual


With you say no special place to go
Even though you don't have any particular destination


But when I ask will you be coming back soon
But when I inquire as to when you will return


You don't know, never know
You are unsure and undecided


Well, I'm a man of many wishes
I am someone who harbors many desires


Hope my premonition misses
I hope my intuition is wrong


But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide
However, my eyes betray my true emotions


'Cause they always start to cry
Because they become teary-eyed


'Cause this time could mean goodbye
Because this instance may indicate the end of our relationship


Lately I've been staring in the mirror
Recently, I have been gazing at myself in the mirror


Very slowly picking me apart
Carefully examining my own flaws and shortcomings


Trying to tell myself I have no reason with your heart
Attempting to convince myself that I have no influence over your emotions


Just the other night while you were sleeping
On the recently-passed night, while you were in slumber


I vaguely heard you whisper someone's name
I faintly heard you say another person's name


But when I ask you of the thoughts your keeping
However, when I question you about your innermost thoughts


You just say nothing's changed
You merely claim that nothing is different


Oh, I'm a man of many wishes
Oh, I am an individual who has many desires


I hope my premonition misses
I hope my prediction does not come true


But what I really feel my eyes won't let me hide
However, my eyes will not conceal my true feelings


'Cause they always start to cry
Because they always begin to weep


'Cause this time could mean goodbye
Because this instance may signify the end of our relationship




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER

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Pasquale Perricone

Cover eccezionale, pari o superiore all'originale! Solo lei poteva riuscirci. Grande Giorgia!

VALENTINA LA ROCCA

Unica❤

marco

grande

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Greetings from Turkey

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