Linger
Guy Sebastian Feat. Lupe Fiasco Lyrics
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I'm getting kinda used to failing every try
I guess we both refuse to face it
Neither one of us will ever change our stripes
Why are we dancing now that the party's over?
Why are we running now that the race is done?
Yea we try to let it go, but there's no way we can control it
Linger
On and on, on and on, on and on
(Linger)
On and on, on and on, on and on
So I keep the fire burning
But I'm wondering why I still can feel the cold
And I squeeze and I squeeze as hard as I can
Hoping I will get some blood out of this stone
Why are we dancing now that the party's over?
Why are we running now that the race is done?
Yea we try to let it go, but there's no way we can control it
If we can't pull the trigger, then baby let this linger
Linger
On and on, on and on, on and on
(Linger)
On and on, on and on, on and on
We'll make it last 'till the last one
Each release is just a lease that repeats the past one
Song that never ends, that was Lamb Chop
Exodus, but the sex in us is a welcome mat back to Jamrock
So even when the band stops
Guitar still playin' even though the hand's not
And all of this amounts to poltergeists and haunted houses so
Even when we die, we'll still be alive
Why are we dancing now that the party's over?
Why are we running now that the race is done?
Yea we try to let it go, but there's no way we can control it
If we can't pull the trigger, then baby let this linger
Linger
On and on, on and on, on and on
(Linger)
On and on, on and on, on and on
The lyrics of "Linger" by Guy Sebastian Feat. Lupe Fiasco touch upon a feeling of reluctance to end a relationship that has already run its course. The singer confesses that they have been trying to lose their partner, but they have become accustomed to failure at every attempt. Despite both parties being aware of the situation's inherent futility, they are still holding onto each other. The lines, "Neither one of us will ever change our stripes," indicate that the two have become fixed in their ways and are unwilling to break the cycle they've been in for a while.
The song's chorus poses a couple of pertinent questions: "Why are we dancing now that the party's over? Why are we running now that the race is done?" The imagery of an ended party or a finished race implies that the relationship has reached its logical endpoint. At this point, logical reasons tell them that moving on would be best for both of them. However, they don't seem to be starting afresh.
The final verse encapsulates the emotions present throughout the song. Lupe Fiasco's rap verse has been interpreted as him not being above continuing a relationship that has run its course. The lines, "Each release is just a lease that repeats the past one. Song that never ends, that was Lamb Chop," suggest that the experiences are repeating but with slight variations, much like children's songs' continual themes. The final line, "And all of this amounts to poltergeists and haunted houses so even when we die, we'll still be alive," likely refers to the unavoidable memories of a past relationship that persist even after it ends.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been tryna lose you baby
I have been attempting to move on from you
I'm getting kinda used to failing every try
I am becoming accustomed to unsuccessful attempts
I guess we both refuse to face it
We are both unwilling to confront the issue
Neither one of us will ever change our stripes
Neither of us will ever fundamentally change
Why are we dancing now that the party's over?
Why are we continuing this relationship when it is already finished?
Why are we running now that the race is done?
Why are we trying to escape when the situation is resolved?
Yea we try to let it go, but there's no way we can control it
We attempt to end this, but we cannot fully control our feelings
If we can't pull the trigger, then baby let this linger
If we cannot bring ourselves to end it, then let it continue for now
On and on, on and on, on and on (Linger)
This situation continues repeatedly
So I keep the fire burning
I continue to have strong feelings
But I'm wondering why I still can feel the cold
But I am also questioning why I still feel pain and sadness
And I squeeze and I squeeze as hard as I can
I try my hardest to make something work
Hoping I will get some blood out of this stone
Hoping to get something out of a situation that will not give
We'll make it last 'till the last one
We will make this relationship work until the very end
Each release is just a lease that repeats the past one
Each new release or attempt is just a repetition of the past
Song that never ends, that was Lamb Chop
This situation feels endless
Exodus, but the sex in us is a welcome mat back to Jamrock
It may feel like leaving, but our physical connection brings us back together
So even when the band stops
Even when things are no longer in motion
Guitar still playin' even though the hand's not
The passion and feelings still linger even if the ability to act on them does not
And all of this amounts to poltergeists and haunted houses so
All of this evokes memories of the past and lingering feelings
Even when we die, we'll still be alive
Our legacy and memories will continue even after death
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: WASALU MUHAMMAD JACO, GUY SEBASTIAN, MATTHEW SMITH RADOSEVICH
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James Marshall
Every time this man opens his mouth and sings he takes me to church. What a beautiful gift to have.
Quarker
I hope Guy gets a massive break in the U.S. and people see great Aussie talent.
N.
Agreed, he and not Iggy should of made.
N.
Kanye East should of made it*
Twenty_Etienne_Pilots
Yeah
charmaine
+Kanye East Iggy 'shouldn't have*
Bruce_Jenner
*he's a kiwi
Athisham Iqbal
Phenomenal tune, both did their thing and created a happy, upbeat song!
I really can't wait for the new Lupe album, hope he has Guy in it as they do make great tunes together !
Natty Brown
Lupe does have Guy on his new album. A song called Blur My Hands.
Catherine Rouquine
So good !!! I've loved the acoustic version, but this one is great !