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Look At Where We Are
Hot Chip Lyrics
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Is something I'm trying to find
When it speaks you know you will hear my name
Not so complex in design
But harder to mind
As I step, in vain
Won't you come down to my arms
There's something I'm ready to say
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A memory tells us that we're blessed
But opening up this chest
I discovered that a heart is lame
Falling behind what we guess
But trying to do our best
Do we stop, do we stop in frame
Won't you come back to my heart
There's something I'm trying to say
Would you call, my name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The lyrics to Hot Chip's "Look At Where We Are" seem to be a reflection on a relationship between two people. The singer is trying to find something within themselves, perhaps a deeper understanding or connection, and when they do, they want the other person to hear their name. The simplicity of the design of their connection seems to be straightforward, but difficult to maintain. As the singer steps forward, it seems to be in vain unless the other person can meet them halfway. The chorus speaks to where they are in the present moment, and how far they've come from their starting point. They never want to be without each other's love again and need the other person's name as a constant reminder of the connection they share.
Line by Line Meaning
From the deep silence of my mind
From within my thoughts that are often quiet and unspoken
Is something I'm trying to find
There is something I am on a journey to discover
When it speaks you know you will hear my name
When I find what I am searching for, you will know that it is tied to my identity
Not so complex in design
This thing I am searching for is not necessarily complicated
But harder to mind
However, it is difficult to keep at the forefront of my thoughts
As I step, in vain
Despite my attempts to move forward, it seems like a futile effort
Won't you come down to my arms
I want you to come close to me, to seek comfort and security in my embrace
There's something I'm ready to say
I have something important that I am prepared to share with you
Would you call, my name
I am hoping that you will recognize the significance of what I have to say and seek me out
A memory tells us that we're blessed
A recollection from the past reminds us that we are fortunate
But opening up this chest
When we delve deeper into our emotions and inner workings
I discovered that a heart is lame
We can sometimes feel that our emotional, vulnerable side is weak or ineffective
Falling behind what we guess
We may not always match up to our own expectations or predictions
But trying to do our best
Nevertheless, we continue striving to be the best version of ourselves
Do we stop, do we stop in frame
Should we pause and reflect on our progress, or keep moving forward without looking back?
Won't you come back to my heart
I want you to return to my innermost being, to connect with me on a deep level
There's something I'm trying to say
There is something significant that I am struggling to articulate
Would you call, my name
I am hoping that you will understand the importance of what I am trying to express and acknowledge me
Look at where we are
Let us consider the present moment, our circumstances, and how far we have come
Remember where we started out
Let us recall where we began and how much we have grown since then
Never gonna be without each others love again
We will always have each other's love and support; it will be a constant throughout our journey
I need your name
I need you to remind me of who you are and our connection, to solidify our bond
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXIS BENJAMIN TAYLOR, JOSEPH GODDARD, THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AcidKilller
From the deep silence of my mind
Is something I'm trying to find
When it speaks you know you will hear my name
Not so complex in design
But harder to mind
As I step, in vain
Won't you come down to my arms
There's something I'm ready to say
Would you call, my name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A memory tells us that we're blessed
But opening up this chest
I discovered that a heart is lame
Falling behind what we guess
But trying to do our best
Do we stop, do we stop in frame
Won't you come back to my heart
There's something I'm trying to say
Would you call, my name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name
Look at where we are
Remember where we started out
Never gonna be without each others love again
Look at where we are, are, are
I need your name
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
@EchoesOfClarity
What a beautiful song. It's important to look at where you are, not always where you've been or where you're going. Be happy right here right now.
@galataki
Am I the only one who LOVES the beginning of the song? This music is dreamy and playful at the same time!!!
@bhughes8301
This song is absolute GOLD.
@Anspol
I find myself quite weak in the moments I fall down to this song. It makes me realise how fragile my soul is... How lonely I am before going out to bed since no such soul will be there by my side when I enter the deep darkness of my imagination. Silence is surely a blessing but I'm not going to deny our existence, we humans are not built for this.
@brulat
No matter how much I listen to this song, it always delivers. Even if it repeats for 3 songs in a row.
@gunillalindgren458
One of my favorite for a long long time... Video and music is good work!!!
@solangelvazquez4153
Immediately feel in love absolutely love this song
@MrLeagueBoss
Why the hell i got addicted to this song ?
@yanashetko1635
because it's damn good
@Nonno272
You know what this is about for me? Its about to me? Its about the fleeting moments. The ones where you meet someone and you instantly feel a connection beyond looks, beyond appearance, something truly genuine that you couldn't understand even if you dissected the persons mind. Something so beautiful in its mystery that you would rather leave it that way rather than try to capture and explain it. Because even if you open up the particularities of the person, you will never truly seize who they are unless you do it with your heart. I met a girl today at a New Years Eve and maybe this comment is just me being drunk, but I think it makes sense.. At the moment. Never gonna be without each others love again.