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U
Grammar Lyrics
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Brother, drop your bag at once
From the air to the people
A mass to take you on
From a clock to the past
A future that I own
And to find just one other
Seems to be the goal of everyone
I believed I could take you on
We would drink, we would dance
And you would watch me whenever you want
And can you give me, everything
Everything, everything
'Cause I can't give you anything
And if you wait, if you wait
I will trust in time that we will meet again
If you wait
If letters spell out words, son
You chose to put them in order, didn't you
From the meaning, the moment you tried to take me on
From the air to the room a bed that I own
And can you give me everything,
Everything, everything
'Cause I can't give you anything
And if you wait, if you wait
I will trust in time that we will meet again
If you wait
I will trust in time that we will meet again
The lyrics to Grammar's song "U" are cryptic yet emotional, with multiple layers of meaning that can be interpreted in different ways. The first stanza starts with the statement that treasuring gold is fun, but then the lyrics immediately shift to a command to drop one's bag. This particular line could be seen as a metaphor for letting go of material possessions and focusing on the people in one's life. Next, the lyrics introduce the idea of a mass to take the listener on a journey, from a clock to the past and towards a future that the singer owns. The singer then speaks of searching for a connection with someone, and while this may seem like a goal shared by everyone, it's often met with hurt. Despite this risk, the singer says they believed they could take the other person on, and that when they were together, they would drink and dance, with the other person watching them whenever they wanted.
The chorus echoes the theme of the rest of the song, asking whether someone can give the singer everything they want, since the singer can't offer much in return. Yet, the lyrics also seem to express faith in time, that if the two meet again after waiting, the trust that may have been lost could be regained.
The second verse focuses on the power of words, with the singer suggesting that the other person chose the words carefully when trying to take the singer on. The lyrics then move to a description of a room and bed that the singer owns. These lines taken together could imply a certain level of privilege or power the singer has, and that they're wondering if the other person is attracted to that. However, the lyrics remain ambiguous, and it's also possible to read them as simply descriptions of things the singer owns, without any larger meaning.
Overall, "U" is a song that deals with the complexity of relationships, trust, and emotional connections. While the lyrics are poetic and sometimes abstract, they offer plenty of room for interpretation and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
To treasure gold is fun
Enjoying and valuing material wealth brings pleasure and satisfaction
Brother, drop your bag at once
My friend, abandon your material possessions and enjoy the present with me
From the air to the people
Moving from an illusory or abstract concept to a tangible reality
A mass to take you on
A group of people ready to engage with and challenge you
From a clock to the past
Moving from the passage of time to the nostalgic memories of the past
A future that I own
Confidently owning and shaping one's own future
And to find just one other
The search for genuine human connection is a universal goal
Seems to be the goal of everyone
Connecting with others is a shared aspiration
From the search to the hurt
The process of seeking emotional connection can result in pain and disappointment
I believed I could take you on
I had confidence in my ability to engage with you on a deep level
We would drink, we would dance
We would enjoy each other's company with simple, joyful activities
And you would watch me whenever you want
You would appreciate and observe me at your own leisure
And can you give me, everything
Can you truly provide me with all that I desire?
Everything, everything
Absolutely everything that I crave and yearn for
'Cause I can't give you anything
I am unable to provide you with what you truly want
And if you wait, if you wait
If you exercise patience and wait for me
I will trust in time that we will meet again
I have faith that our paths will cross once more in the future
If letters spell out words, son
If the elements of language form a coherent message
You chose to put them in order, didn't you
You deliberately ordered these elements to convey a specific meaning
From the meaning, the moment you tried to take me on
From the point at which you attempted to connect with me meaningfully
From the air to the room a bed that I own
From an abstract or theoretical idea to a comfortable and familiar reality
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hannah Felicity May Reid
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Aurora single aswell :D
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