She collaborated with Matthew Good for his song "Flight Recorder From Viking 7," which can be found on his album "Loser Anthems" and with fellow Canucks of The Tea Party on "Wishing you would stay".
Voices
Holly McNarland Lyrics
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I'm still here without speech
I'm waiting I'm waiting
Stealing all the voices watching you go down
Whispering her voices
Whispering you down
Stealing all the voices watching you go down
Whispering you down
You're warmer than the ground
I'm better not to come around
Are you still afraid of this?
But this is everything you'd miss
I'm still waiting yes I'm waiting
Do I blame you for this?
Every single bit of it
I'm still seething I'm barely breathing
I thank you thank you for this
The lyrics to Holly McNarland's song "Voices" discuss the feeling of being stuck in a relationship in which the singer is unable to express their true feelings. Watching their partner sleep, the singer feels powerless: "Watching you sleep you can't scream / I'm still here without speech." They are waiting for something to change, waiting for the words they need to say to come to them. Meanwhile, they feel like they are losing their own voice to the relationship. They are being "whispered down" by their partner, who is stealing their own voice and power for themselves.
The singer is conflicted about whether to stay or leave the relationship. They acknowledge that their partner is important to them - "You're warmer than the ground" - but also that staying with them means missing out on other things. They are afraid of what might happen if they leave: "Are you still afraid of this? / But this is everything you'd miss." However, they are also angry - "Do I blame you for this? / Every single bit of it" - and feel like they are barely holding on: "I'm still seething I'm barely breathing / I thank you thank you for this."
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and powerlessness in a relationship, as well as the difficulty of deciding whether to stay or leave. The "voices" that are stealing the singer's power could represent their partner's words or actions, or even their own inner doubts and fears. The song is a powerful expression of the emotional conflicts that can arise in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching you sleep you can't scream
Observing you while you slumber and recognizing that you are not able to voice your distress.
I'm still here without speech
Even though I am present, I cannot or will not verbalize my feelings or opinions.
I'm waiting I'm waiting
I am anticipating or expecting something to happen.
Stealing all the voices watching you go down
Taking away all sources of support or guidance as you decline.
Whispering her voices
Whispering the influence or opinions of someone else who is not present.
Whispering you down
Using words or ideas to make you feel lesser, weaker, or defeated.
You're warmer than the ground
You have a palpable warmth or life force about you.
I'm better not to come around
It is in my best interest to stay away from you.
Are you still afraid of this?
Do you remain afraid of this situation?
But this is everything you'd miss
If you fail to confront or embrace this challenge, you will miss out on everything that could come from it.
I'm still waiting yes I'm waiting
I am still waiting and anticipating some kind of resolution or outcome.
Do I blame you for this?
Am I holding you responsible for this situation?
Every single bit of it
I hold you accountable for every aspect of this situation.
I'm still seething I'm barely breathing
I am still intensely angry and struggling to cope.
I thank you thank you for this
In a sarcastic or ironic tone, I am expressing gratitude for the difficult situation you have caused.
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