It's Only a Reprise
Herbert [Matthew Herbert] Lyrics
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It's only the part of the drum kicking
It's only the touch of you picking little of me
It's only my favourite face breaking
It's only the frozen ground shaking
It's only my bending eyes taking pictures of you
And though
So so long to be here
And though
I was wrong
It took you to appear
Before i would run from you
But now
I come to you
Before i would run from you
But now
I come to you
Before i would run from you
But now
I come to you
The lyrics in Herbert feat. Dani Siciliano's song "It's Only A Reprise" describe a moment of reflection on the past and the changes in perspective that time can bring. The opening lines focus on mundane sounds and actions, such as a clock ticking, drums beating, and the touch of someone's fingers. The singer's perspective shifts to their own emotions and physical reactions, as their face breaks into a smile and their eyes take pictures of the person they are with. The repetition of the phrase "It's only" suggests that the singer is trying to downplay the importance of these small moments, but the passion in their vocals and the intensifying music betray their true feelings.
The song then shifts to a chorus where the singer acknowledges their previous tendency to run away from love and vulnerability, but admits that something has changed. They have found someone or something that makes them want to stay, even if it is scary or difficult. The repetition of the phrase "Before I would run from you, but now I come to you" reinforces this idea of a shift in perspective, though it is unclear whether the "you" in question is a specific person or a more general metaphor for an emotional connection.
The lyrics in "It's Only A Reprise" are open to interpretation and it is possible to find multiple meanings in them. However, the overall feeling conveyed is one of vulnerability and honesty, as the singer admits to their own flaws and moments of weakness, but also celebrates the growth and change that has come with time.
Line by Line Meaning
It's only the tired clock ticking
The sound of time passing may seem daunting, but it's just the same old clock ticking away.
It's only the part of the drum kicking
The percussion in the background is not a call to war, it's simply the drum playing its part in the rhythm.
It's only the touch of you picking little of me
The slight touch from your hand is not forceful, it's delicate and only takes a small amount of me with it.
It's only my favourite face breaking
Even though my favorite expression of yours is fading away, it's not the end of the world and I'll always hold onto the memory.
It's only the frozen ground shaking
The trembling ground is not a sign of an earthquake, it's just the soil shaking off the cold and thawing out.
It's only my bending eyes taking pictures of you
My eyes may be strained from looking at you, but I'm only focusing on capturing every detail of your beauty in my memories.
And though
It's been long
So so long to be here
And though
I was wrong
It took you to appear
Even though it's been a while, it took this long to realize that I was wrong and that I needed you in my life.
Before i would run from you
But now
I come to you
In the past, I would try to distance myself from you out of fear, but now I'm willing to come to you with open arms.
Before i would run from you
But now
I come to you
In the past, I would try to distance myself from you out of fear, but now I'm willing to come to you with open arms.
Before i would run from you
But now
I come to you
In the past, I would try to distance myself from you out of fear, but now I'm willing to come to you with open arms.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: MATTHEW HERBERT
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