The Sound
Hard-Tex Lyrics
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Trying to capture a piece of the terrain
They all turn out to be a blur
Like what I saw when I heard
The sound of you
That voice ripping through
The air turns to crystal shards
Flying needles
And punctures my heart
The sound of you
The sound of you
The sound of you
Sound of you, it’s the sound of you
I Covered up my tracks
Don’t want anyone to ever know
What I’ve done
no
It’s not that I feel ashamed
It’s just that some things are better
When they’re left alone
What do you think I killed someone
Or that I took a pill for once
Or maybe I just hurt someone
It’s not any of those
I keep it in the shadows
I let it
follow me around
I keep it in the shadows
I let it
follow me around
I keep it in the shadows
I let it
follow me around
follow me around
follow me around
follow me around
follow me around
In the first verse, the lyrics describe a person traveling by train and attempting to capture their surroundings through photographs. However, the resulting images are blurry and indistinct, much like the person's perception of the world when they first heard the sound of someone they deeply care about. The sound is described as a powerful force, ripping through the air and shattering it into crystal shards. This sound pierces the person's ears and deeply affects their emotions, puncturing their heart.
Moving on to the second verse, the lyrics reveal that the singer feels the need to hide their actions and emotions from others. They don't want anyone to know what they have done, not because they are ashamed, but because some things are better left unspoken or undisclosed. The lyrics playfully suggest various possibilities for the secrets being kept, such as having killed someone, taking a pill, or hurting someone. However, none of these guesses is the actual reason for the secrecy.
The repeated refrain of "I keep it in the shadows, I let it follow me around" signifies the ongoing presence of whatever the person is hiding. They feel the need to keep it concealed from others, but it remains a constant companion, following them wherever they go. The repetition of "follow me around" emphasizes the persistence and weight of this hidden secret in the person's life.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Sound" by Hard-Tex explores the impact of a significant sound on the singer's life. The sound, presumably the voice of someone important to the singer, has deeply affected their emotions and left them with a feeling that they must keep something hidden. The lyrics evoke a sense of secrecy, internal struggle, and the burden of carrying a clandestine truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Pass through taking pictures by train
I move through life, attempting to capture moments, but they all end up blurry and indistinct, just like my perception of reality.
Trying to capture a piece of the terrain
I try to grasp and understand the world around me, but it always eludes my comprehension.
They all turn out to be a blur
Every attempt I make to comprehend and remember is futile, resulting in a lack of clarity.
Like what I saw when I heard
Similar to how my visual memories are blurred, my auditory experiences are also distorted and unclear.
The sound of you
Your presence and voice, which have a profound impact on me.
That voice ripping through
Your voice penetrates deeply within me, leaving a lasting impression.
The air turns to crystal shards
The atmosphere transforms into sharp, piercing fragments.
Flying needles
Like needles flying through the air, the intensity of your sound pierces through my being.
Pierce my ears
Your sound enters my ears with force, causing a profound impact.
And punctures my heart
Not only does your sound affect my hearing, but it also deeply wounds my emotions.
I Covered up my tracks
I conceal my actions and hide any evidence of what I have done.
Don’t want anyone to ever know
I have a desire for my secrets to remain hidden and for no one to discover the truth about me.
What I’ve done
The actions I have taken, which I believe may be viewed negatively by others.
It’s not that I feel ashamed
My desire for secrecy is not rooted in shame or guilt.
It’s just that some things are better
I believe certain aspects of my life are best kept private and not subjected to public scrutiny.
When they’re left alone
There is value in keeping certain aspects of my life untouched and undisturbed.
What do you think I killed someone
I contemplate if you have misconceptions about me, imagining that you may suspect me of committing a murder.
Or that I took a pill for once
Perhaps, you speculate that I have engaged in substance abuse by taking a pill at some point.
Or maybe I just hurt someone
Maybe you believe I have caused harm or inflicted pain upon another individual.
It’s not any of those
Contrary to your assumptions, none of those possibilities are accurate.
I keep it in the shadows
I choose to keep my secrets concealed and hidden from the light of day.
I let it follow me around
However, my secrets persistently haunt and accompany me wherever I go.
follow me around
Indicating the continuous presence and influence of my concealed secrets in my life.
follow me around
Emphasizing the persistent nature of my hidden truths and their impact on my daily existence.
follow me around
Reiterating the idea that my secrets are constantly by my side, influencing my thoughts and actions.
follow me around
Highlighting the ongoing presence and effect of my concealed truth, which never seems to dissipate.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: Tex Weerasinghe
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