Torn
Grace Kuraska Lyrics
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Been learning to lay down
All of my doubts and defenses
Been coming around to my senses
But I think it's too late now
I met somebody else
I figured we'd find our way back
In a bar
Letting the liquor cleanse me of all my scars
But here you are
I need to let you go this time but it's getting harder now
And he's starting to get nervous
He's getting insecure
I said your name in my sleep
That's never happened to me before
So I'm starting to get nervous
Now I'm not so sure
I said your name in my sleep
And suddenly every part of me is torn
He's what I wanted
And it sucks cause he's so honest
Maybe I'm lying to myself
Why do I feel guilty as hell
Cause our story's not over
I call you up when I'm not sober
Just so your voice can calm me down
He doesn't know how I hate the sounds
In the bar
Letting the liquor cleanse me of all my scars
But here you are
I need to let you go this time but it's getting harder now
And he's starting to get nervous
He's getting insecure
I said your name in my sleep
That's never happened to me before
So I'm starting to get nervous
Now I'm not so sure
I said your name in my sleep
And suddenly every part of me is
Torn up from the lack of closure
I've reassured him that it's over
A hundred times, but now he's
He's starting to get nervous
He's getting insecure
Cause just below the surface
I'm starting to feel torn
And he's starting to get nervous
He's getting insecure
Said your name in my sleep
That's never happened to me before
So I'm starting to get nervous
Now I'm not so sure
I said your name in my sleep
And suddenly every part of me torn
Now I'm feeling torn
In the song "Torn," Grace Kuraska expresses the inner conflict she experiences after finding someone new while still harboring feelings for her past relationship. The lyrics reveal a sense of regret and confusion as she navigates through her emotions.
The opening lines suggest that some time has passed since the end of her previous relationship. She confesses that she has been working on letting go of her doubts and defenses, slowly coming to her senses. However, she realizes that it may be too late now because she has met someone new. She thought that she and her ex would find their way back to each other, but his reaction towards her changed everything.
The mention of a bar and using alcohol as a way to escape from her emotional pain indicates her struggle to move on. She acknowledges that she needs to let go of her ex, but it becomes increasingly difficult over time. She starts to question her new relationship, as she realizes she has been saying her ex's name in her sleep, something she has never experienced before. This unintentional slip reveals the unresolved feelings and attachment she still holds towards her ex.
Grace Kuraska portrays the internal battle she faces between her new partner and her lingering feelings for her ex. She describes her new partner as someone she wanted and who is honest, which makes it even harder for her to let go. She feels guilty for having these mixed emotions, and she acknowledges that their story is not yet finished. She confesses that she calls her ex when she is not sober, seeking comfort in his voice. And although her new partner may not know the extent of her internal struggle, she despises the sound of his voice because it reminds her of what she has lost.
Overall, "Torn" delves into the complexities of moving on from a past relationship and the emotional conflict that arises when new love intersects with unresolved feelings. It captures the turmoil and confusion that can accompany the process of healing and letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a few years now
Time has passed since our separation
Been learning to lay down
I have been learning to let go
All of my doubts and defenses
Releasing all of my uncertainties and walls
Been coming around to my senses
Realizing the truth
But I think it's too late now
But it seems that it is too late for us
I met somebody else
I have found someone new
I figured we'd find our way back
I thought we would reunite
But then he looked at me like that
But the way he looked at me changed everything
In a bar
At a place of escape
Letting the liquor cleanse me of all my scars
Using alcohol to heal my emotional wounds
But here you are
Yet, you still linger in my mind
I need to let you go this time but it's getting harder now
I must finally release you, although it becomes increasingly difficult
And he's starting to get nervous
My new partner is becoming anxious
He's getting insecure
He is doubting himself
I said your name in my sleep
I spoke your name while dreaming
That's never happened to me before
This is an unprecedented experience for me
So I'm starting to get nervous
Now I am becoming anxious
Now I'm not so sure
Now I am uncertain
I said your name in my sleep
I uttered your name while asleep
And suddenly every part of me is torn
And suddenly my whole being feels conflicted
He's what I wanted
He is the one I desired
And it sucks cause he's so honest
It is frustrating because he is so genuine
Maybe I'm lying to myself
Perhaps I am deceiving myself
Why do I feel guilty as hell
Why do I feel overwhelming guilt
Cause our story's not over
Because our story is not yet finished
I call you up when I'm not sober
I reach out to you when I am intoxicated
Just so your voice can calm me down
Just to hear your voice and find solace
He doesn't know how I hate the sounds
He is unaware of how those sounds affect me
Torn up from the lack of closure
Emotionally damaged due to the absence of resolution
I've reassured him that it's over
I have repeatedly assured him that it is finished
A hundred times, but now he's
Numerous times, but now he is
He's starting to get nervous
He is becoming anxious
He's getting insecure
He is feeling uncertain
Cause just below the surface
Because deep down
I'm starting to feel torn
I am beginning to feel conflicted
Now I'm feeling torn
Now I am feeling conflicted
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Written by: Grace Kuraska
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