Laughing And Not Being Normal
Grimes (4) Lyrics
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On, on my knees
Kneel in the water down low
But you can't go where they all go
Read about me
Not me, not me, it ends with me
When the leaves begin to fall
In "Laughing and Not Being Normal," Grimes touches on themes of isolation, loneliness, and the struggle to connect with others. The line "Lean on the ground with you, on my knees" suggests that the singer is attempting to find common ground with someone, perhaps through submissiveness or an act of humility. This is followed by "Kneel in the water down low, but you can't go where they all go," indicating that despite the singer's efforts to connect, they still feel like an outsider, unable to fit in with the group.
The line "Read about me, not me, not me, it ends with me" could be interpreted in a variety of ways, but it seems to suggest the idea of feeling misunderstood or misrepresented. The singer feels like people are reading about them but not really getting to know them, leading to a sense of frustration and ultimately a desire to retreat. The final line, "When the leaves begin to fall, I try to catch 'em all," is a poignant image of someone grasping for connection or meaning in a lonely, changing world.
Overall, "Laughing and Not Being Normal" is a haunting meditation on the human desire for connection and the pain that comes with feeling like an outsider. Grimes' lyrics are evocative and open to interpretation, making this song a powerful work of art.
Line by Line Meaning
Lean on the ground with you
I am physically close to you, supporting myself by resting my weight on the ground beside you.
On, on my knees
I am kneeling on the ground, a position that can convey reverence, submission, or supplication.
Kneel in the water down low
I am positioned in a humble stance in water, symbolizing purification or renewal.
But you can't go where they all go
You are not able to fit in with the masses or conform to societal expectations.
Read about me
People have heard or read about me, but do not truly know me as a person.
Not me, not me, it ends with me
I refuse to pass down the mistakes, pain, and trauma of my forebearers to future generations.
When the leaves begin to fall
As the seasons change and things begin to decay, I become introspective and seek out lasting truths and values.
I try to catch 'em all
I aspire to acquire as much knowledge as possible before my time runs out, like trying to collect all the falling leaves in the metaphorical sense.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Claire Elise Boucher
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