Anhedonia
Gisela Lyrics


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This was not what I intended
This was not what I had in mind
People change and they disappear
I am still here
I've been thinking about the becoming
And I wonder what I have become
If you turn
Turn your face from me
I can still see
Must I tell you that I'm not stupid
Sure I realize all life must die
But sometimes some things are forever
Some words can never be lies
What about the things that you told me
How about the bodies we shared
All the hours that tied us togehter
The becoming that led to dispair
If you leave
At least just say goodbye
So will know why
Don't leave it to die
It's not what I intended
It's not what I had in mind




People change and they disappear
I am still here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gisela's song Anhedonia speak to the pain and confusion one feels when relationships change or end unexpectedly. The singer laments that what has happened was not what she intended or had in mind. She acknowledges that people change and can disappear, but that she is still here, struggling to make sense of it all. The lyrics express her frustration with the way things have turned out, questioning what she has become and wondering if others see her the same way.


The chorus is particularly poignant, with the singer acknowledging that everything in life is temporary and must come to an end, but some things endure. She mentions the things that were said and done in their relationship, the time they spent together, and the "becoming" that ultimately led to despair. The singer implores the listener not to leave without saying goodbye, to give some explanation for the sudden change or departure. She pleads for the relationship not to be left to die without any closure.


Overall, the lyrics of Anhedonia offer a heartfelt and emotional examination of the way relationships can ebb and flow, leaving one feeling lost and alone. The singer's vulnerability and honesty make the song relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of a breakup or friendship that has ended abruptly.


Line by Line Meaning

This was not what I intended
I did not expect my current situation, it's different from what I had hoped for


This was not what I had in mind
My current state does not match the plans I had created or wanted


People change and they disappear
Growing apart from people and seeing them leave is inevitable


I am still here
Despite things changing and people leaving, I remain constant and present


I've been thinking about the becoming
I have been mulling over my personal growth and what it has led me to become


And I wonder what I have become
I am unsure of who I have transformed into


If you turn, turn your face from me, I can still see
Even if someone physically turns away from me, I can still feel their absence


Must I tell you that I'm not stupid
I am intelligent enough to understand that all things come to an end


Sure I realize all life must die
I accept that death is a natural part of life


But sometimes some things are forever
Certain elements of life are timeless and transcendent


Some words can never be lies
There are some truths that cannot be denied


What about the things that you told me
I cannot help but think about the promises and declarations made to me


How about the bodies we shared
Our physical intimacy is still important to me


All the hours that tied us together
The time we spent together keeps us bound to each other


The becoming that led to despair
Our growing and changing relationship has brought about great sadness


If you leave, at least just say goodbye, so will know why
If you must depart from me, I deserve an explanation to understand why


Don't leave it to die
Please do not abandon our relationship and let it wither away


It's not what I intended
This outcome was not my desired outcome


It's not what I had in mind
My current circumstances do not align with what I had envisionned


People change and they disappear
People are dynamic and it's natural for them to leave


I am still here
Yet, I remain unchanged and here in spite of it all.




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Love the guitars on this...very dreamy and dark.

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