Ringing in My Ears
Hazel Lyrics


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Inky black, like my arms
47 lucky charms
Passing through me
Never ending
A gift, my sweet, I was sending
Never happened, not supposed to
All I wanted
Was to be next to you
Through December, I just waited
You got angry, and I felt cheated
Should have left it
All the distance
Broken hearted

With no resistance
47 lucky charms
On your table and in your arms
We never happened
There's a reason why it ended

Confused and deadened
So that I'll carry
With my years




The sound of you
Ringing in my ears

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ringing in My Ears" by Hazel are haunting and melancholic. The singer describes feelings of longing and regret over a relationship that never happened. She compares the darkness that surrounds her to the inkiness of her arms, painting a picture of a lonely and isolated space. The 47 lucky charms that she mentions could be a symbol of the many failed attempts she made at trying to get close to the person she desired. The passing through her and never-ending nature of the situation implies that she couldn't break free from the hold of her unrequited love.


In the next lines, she reveals that she had sent a sweet gift to her love interest, which was not reciprocated. Her intense desire to be next to this person through December highlights the holiday season as a time of yearning and desperation for connection. Unfortunately, the other person reacted with anger, leaving Hazel feeling cheated and rejected. She wished to leave the situation behind, but it's evident that she's still carrying the emotional burden of this heartbreak.


In the last lines, Hazel admits that she's forever marked by the memory of this person. The ringing in her ears is a metaphor for the constant pain and reminder of her unrequited love. The song seems to be an ode to the consequences of unfulfilled desires and the enduring sadness that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Inky black, like my arms
The color of my arms is dark, just like the dark thoughts in my mind.


47 lucky charms
I tried everything to win your heart and show you how much I care, but it all went in vain.


Passing through me Never ending
Your thoughts and memories keep haunting me, no matter how much I try to move on.


A gift, my sweet, I was sending Never happened, not supposed to All I wanted
I wanted to give you my heart as a gift, but it never happened. I wasn't supposed to fall for you, but I couldn't help it.


Was to be next to you Through December, I just waited
All I ever wanted was to be close to you, and I waited for you all December long.


You got angry, and I felt cheated Should have left it All the distance Broken hearted With no resistance
You got angry with me, and I felt betrayed. I should have ended it then and there, but instead, I distanced myself. All of this left me heartbroken, with no will to fight for us anymore.


47 lucky charms On your table and in your arms
All the things I tried to win you with are now just a reminder that you once held them in your arms, which hurts me deeply.


We never happened There's a reason why it ended Confused and deadened
We never had a chance to be together, and now that it's over, it's for the best. But, I still feel confused and numb, not knowing what to do next.


So that I'll carry With my years The sound of you Ringing in my ears
This pain and the memories of you will never leave me. They will be with me forever, like a constant ringing in my ears.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADY PAYNE SMITH, FRED NEMO, JODY BLEYLE, PETER KREBS

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