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chinatown
Girlpool Lyrics
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Getting dizzy standing up for you when you're around
Thought I liked you, I was busy biting my nails
Everyone's a prophet when they don't know what to say
Hard to remember your coat's checked at the end of the day
And if I told you I loved you, would you take it the wrong way?
I'm lying dead on my knees
Do you feel restless when you realize you're alive?
Looking back on November, you could paint me any way
I'm still looking for sureness in the way I say my name
I am nervous for tomorrow and today
Cut my hair when I'm feeling like I don't have a place
And the mirror's reflection pushes me further away
If I loved myself, would I take it the wrong way?
Come down and visit with me
I'm lying dead on my knees
Do you feel restless when you realize you're alive?
The lyrics of Girlpool's "Chinatown" paint a picture of someone who is struggling with their feelings for another person, while also grappling with their own insecurities and anxiety. The singer describes looking at a picture of someone in Chinatown and feeling overwhelmed by their presence. They express confusion about their emotions, wondering whether or not they truly like this person or if they are simply preoccupied with their own nervousness. The singer also contemplates the difficulty of communication, saying that "everyone's a prophet when they don't know what to say."
Throughout the song, there is a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction with the singer's own life. They express a desire for certainty and a sense of purpose, saying that they are "nervous for tomorrow and today." This unease is reflected in the singer's tendency to cut their hair as a way of dealing with feelings of displacement and disconnection. The final lines of the song raise the question of whether or not self-love can be taken the wrong way, suggesting a deeper anxiety about whether or not the singer's own efforts to find meaning will be misunderstood or rejected by others.
Overall, "Chinatown" is a deeply introspective song that wrestles with questions of identity, attraction, and self-worth. Through its raw, confessional lyrics and understated instrumentation, the track communicates a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty that will resonate with anyone who has ever found themselves struggling to make sense of their own emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking at a picture of you in Chinatown
I think about you and reminisce about our time in Chinatown while looking at a picture of you.
Getting dizzy standing up for you when you're around
I get nervous and lightheaded when I'm around you, and I try to be the best version of myself for you.
Thought I liked you, I was busy biting my nails
I realized that I might have feelings for you, but I'm too nervous and anxious to act on them.
Everyone's a prophet when they don't know what to say
People often try to predict the future or give advice when they don't know what to say to comfort you.
Hard to remember your coat's checked at the end of the day
It's easy to forget practical things like checking your coat when you're distracted by something or someone else.
And if I told you I loved you, would you take it the wrong way?
I wonder if confessing my love for you would be received well or if it would complicate our relationship.
Come down and visit with me
I want you to spend time with me.
I'm lying dead on my knees
I feel defeated, helpless, and vulnerable.
Do you feel restless when you realize you're alive?
I wonder if you also feel a sense of unease and discomfort when you come to terms with the fact that you're alive and experience emotions.
Looking back on November, you could paint me any way
I'm reflecting on how I behaved and portrayed myself in the past, and I acknowledge that it could have been perceived or interpreted differently.
I'm still looking for sureness in the way I say my name
I'm trying to find confidence and certainty in who I am and how I present myself to others.
I am nervous for tomorrow and today
I feel anxious and worried about both the present and the future, and I don't know what's going to happen.
Cut my hair when I'm feeling like I don't have a place
I change my physical appearance when I'm feeling lost, unsure, or disconnected from the world around me.
And the mirror's reflection pushes me further away
Seeing my reflection in the mirror makes me feel even more disconnected and isolated.
If I loved myself, would I take it the wrong way?
I wonder if loving myself would lead to arrogance or vanity, and if others would perceive it negatively.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cleo Mae Tucker, Harmony Lee Lebel Tividad
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]:
Looking at a picture of you in Chinatown
Getting dizzy standing up for you when you're around
Thought I liked you, I was busy biting my nails
[Verse 2]:
Everyone's a prophet when they don't know what to say
Hard to remember your coat's checked at the end of the day
And if I told you I loved you, would you take it the wrong way?
[Chorus]:
Come down and visit with me
I'm lying dead on my knees
Do you feel restless when you realize you're alive?
[Verse 3]:
Looking back on November, you could paint me any way
I'm still looking for sureness in the way I say my name
I am nervous for tomorrow and today
[Verse 4]:
Cut my hair when I'm feeling like I don't have a place
And the mirror's reflection pushes me further away
If I loved myself, would I take it the wrong way?
[Chorus]
@oldnews829
Seeing these guys on the powerplant tour was so dope. I miss early Girlpool. Happy that they're happy doing what they do now, but I just miss these vibes :(
@okaykh-o5316
I sang this to my daughter while she was in the womb. Once she was born I sang it to her again while she was whining and she stopped. ❤️
@MrSoleyn
this is more 90's than the 90's can even 90's
@--nimo----Shon
Couldn't have said it better myself.
@costa6338
This is SO much better than the album version (which is still pretty great). This one feels a bit more raw...
@dominicaaaaa5547
Constantino Christou i agree, liking the album so far but was disappointed with the new chinatown, this one's perfect though :D
@michaeledgar9891
Dominic Foxx Yeah, I got it on vinyl and thought something was wrong with the stereo, but there wasn't. The album version is so lame :(
@dominicaaaaa5547
Michael Edgar awe man, yeah ]: i know what you mean i bought the cd, alright for people listening to mp3s though i guess they can just replace this with the old version
@loosegrin
+Constantino Christou Is there any way that you know of to download or buy this version?
@EisforEvil
+loosegrin Download it here from youtube....