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It Gets More Blue
Girlpool Lyrics
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You make him the sun
You wanted that poison
And bit the gun
You know it don't say much
The things that he did
You'll build him a tower
The nihilist tells you
That nothing is true
I said "i faked global warming
Just to get close to you"
I read the book
I drank the chains
I made you look
And I'm still here
I'm digging through the trash
I can hear the train
As it moves past
The chase is as trite
As the story I stage
A projection I write
In a book on a page
But I won't do
What I ought to
That vacant stare
I make to fool you
I'm watching from
Bodegas on the street
And I'll say barely
Just how highly I can think
The arsonist tells you
That it gets more blue
The things you believe
In a clay-bedroom snooze
I read the book
I drank the chains
I made you look
And I'm still here
I'm always digging in trash
I can hear the train
As it moves past
The lyrics of Girlpool's "It Gets More Blue" is a stream of consciousness that speaks to the complexities of human relationships and the struggles to maintain connections amidst the overwhelming nature of the world. Through a series of metaphors, the song explores themes like love, nihilism, and disillusionment. The song begins with the image of a city, shrouded in clouds, and the singer declaring that the person they are singing about is the "sun," someone whom they have placed at the center of their world. However, this is juxtaposed with the line "You wanted that poison, And bit the gun," suggesting that the relationship is not entirely healthy, and perhaps even self-destructive.
The second verse continues with the theme of disillusionment as the singer tries to make sense of the actions of the person they love. They criticize them for their behavior, yet continue to build them up, symbolized by the line "You'll build him a tower, He'll burn you a bridge." Later in the verse, there is a reference to global warming, which is a powerful metaphor for the singer's destructive behavior. They acknowledge their own role in the destructive cycle, admitting, "I faked global warming, Just to get close to you."
The chorus of "It Gets More Blue" addresses the idea that there is an inherent sense of nihilism in the world. The lyrics "The nihilist tells you, That nothing is true" highlights the idea that everything is meaningless, and there is no ultimate truth. This nihilism is juxtaposed with the image of a "clay-bedroom snooze," which suggests a kind of innocence or idealism that is being lost due to the ravages of time and experience.
Overall, "It Gets More Blue" is a powerful meditation on the complexities of human relationships, love, and loss. Through a series of rich and powerful metaphors, the song speaks to the power of our own destructive tendencies and the search for meaning in a world that often feels meaningless.
Line by Line Meaning
The city is clouds
The surroundings are murky and uncertain
You make him the sun
You look up to him and rely on him heavily
You wanted that poison
And bit the gun
You pursued something you knew was harmful and suffered the consequences
You know it don't say much
The things that he did
His actions don't reveal much about him as a person
You'll build him a tower
He'll burn you a bridge
You'll put a lot of effort into building something for him, but he'll still betray you
The nihilist tells you
That nothing is true
A pessimist is trying to convince you that everything is meaningless
I said "i faked global warming
Just to get close to you"
I used a dishonest excuse to spend time with you
I read the book
I drank the chains
I made you look
And I'm still here
I've immersed myself in experiences and ideas, challenged your view of me, and yet I'm still present
I'm digging through the trash
I can hear the train
As it moves past
I'm searching for something meaningful in life, even in the unappealing places
The chase is as trite
As the story I stage
The pursuit of love is cliché, and my attempts to make it unique are contrived
A projection I write
In a book on a page
The image of myself that I present to you is something I've imagined and created
But I won't do
What I ought to
That vacant stare
I make to fool you
I'm aware of what I should do, but I still maintain a façade of indifference
I'm watching from
Bodegas on the street
And I'll say barely
Just how highly I can think
I observe people in public places, and I only reveal how intelligent I think I am in small ways
The arsonist tells you
That it gets more blue
The things you believe
In a clay-bedroom snooze
Someone who enjoys destruction is suggesting that the world will become even more depressing and meaningless, especially what you believe in or hold dear
I read the book
I drank the chains
I made you look
And I'm still here
I'm always digging in trash
I can hear the train
As it moves past
I continue to explore new ideas and experiences and remain present and perceptive of the world around me, even if it means looking in unconventional places
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Harmony Lee Lebel-Tividad
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jb Oby
This song is beautiful. I wonder how many people would admit to enjoying it if they didn't know who the artist was. Sometimes artists choose to move in another direction. If they kept the same formula for the past three years, the complaint would be that it grew stale.
Megan MacKenzie
Absolutely beautiful. How can u not love Girlpool? <3
Jack
Spike Hyzer I get this gut feeling the only one liking your comments is you
HeronOfHeaven
This whole album gives me a gloomy feeling like no other album did to me before
draft 16
this song is a masterpiece of pop songwriting
w lt
Such a beautiful song and incredible, sweet video. This will be my summer groove.
Thought Spiral
Absolutely love this.
kay
so beautiful as always 😍 can't wait for the full album, girlpool is my favorite band ever!!!
augustolagable
I like it, even though the vocals seem a bit less emotional this time around. Love the nineties' vibe of the visuals as well.
Can't wait for the album!
Antonio Ponce
This is a cool vid don't know what the hate is for. Music is nice too. Keep at it gal :)