Collide
Howie Lyrics
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A light shining through
You're barely waking
And I'm tangled up in you
Yeah
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
I'm open, you're closed
Where I follow, you'll go
I worry I won't see your face
Light up again
Even the best fall down sometime
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find
You and I collide
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
I'm quiet you know
You make a first impression
I've found I'm scared to know I'm always on your mind
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I collide
Don't stop here
I lost my place
I'm close behind
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills your mind
You finally find
You and I collide
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
Finally find
You and I collide
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
You finally find
You and I collide
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do do)
(Do do do)
The lyrics to Howie Day's song, "Collide," evoke a sense of intimacy and vulnerability in a relationship. The opening lines describe the break of dawn with a metaphorical light that shines through a character who is still groggy and half-awake. The "you" mentioned is likely his lover, whom he finds himself tangled up with. The contrast between the "open" narrator and the "closed" lover shows that they have different ways of expressing themselves, but still they follow each other. The singer admits that they worry they won't see the other's face light up again, indicating that their relationship is on the rocks but that they still have hope for a brighter future.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that even the best people make mistakes or have hardships, but they can still come together and find harmony. The lyrics suggest that the couple doesn't always have perfect moments, but they can still find a way to make things work. The second verse takes on a similar tone, as the singer reveals that they are typically quiet around their lover, but are still scared to think that they're always on the other's mind. It seems like there is a mutual fear and uncertainty in the relationship, but as the title suggests, they will ultimately collide.
In the final chorus, the singer urges their partner to not stop and reminds them that they are close behind. The song ends with a repetition of the lines "you finally find, you and I collide," emphasizing that despite the obstacles they may face, the couple will eventually come together.
Line by Line Meaning
The dawn is breaking
The day is beginning
A light shining through
The sun is starting to rise and light is coming through the window
You're barely waking
You are still sleepy and just waking up
And I'm tangled up in you
I am emotionally involved with you and can't stop thinking about you
Yeah
Just a filler word
I'm open, you're closed
I am open to being vulnerable and letting you in, but you are closed off emotionally
Where I follow, you'll go
You will follow my lead and do what I want
I worry I won't see your face
I am afraid that you will shut me out emotionally and I won't be able to see your true self
Light up again
Become happy again
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the most successful people can have failures or make mistakes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Even when I say the wrong thing, it somehow works out between us
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
Despite having doubts and fears, I still find myself attracted to you
I somehow find
I keep coming back to you and we keep connecting
You and I collide
We have a powerful emotional connection
I'm quiet you know
I don't say much around you, but I am paying attention
You make a first impression
You have an impact on me from the very first moment we meet
I've found I'm scared to know I'm always on your mind
I am afraid to admit that I am constantly thinking about you
Even the stars refuse to shine
Even when everything else seems perfect, there can still be problems between us
Out of the back you fall in time
You may have fallen behind at first, but we catch up and connect emotionally
Don't stop here
We shouldn't give up on each other
I've lost my place
I am unsure of where I stand with you and what my role in your life is
I'm close behind
I am still here and will support you no matter what happens
You finally find
You realize that our connection is real and meaningful
You and I collide
We are meant to be together despite any obstacles or doubts
You finally find
You have discovered a deep emotional connection with me
You and I collide
Our emotional connection is powerful and undeniable
You finally find
You have discovered a deep emotional connection with me
You and I collide
Our emotional connection is powerful and undeniable
Lyrics Ā© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Howard Day, Kevin Griffin
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@chrismyers2170
I'm with ya. I actually met him in person right after I learned to play this song on my guitar. He performed in Alexandria Virginia at a concert venue that I was working at called The Birchmere. He's so down to earth. I was smoking a cigarette and he came outside to the smoking area. ā¤
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You are sooo beautiful by the wayš
@randyvogt82
Found some more real music! šÆ *Gotta love when stumble upon a song you used to love!
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@carip285
I am tearing up reading all of these comments. I honestly thought that I was the only one that remembered this song. It's comforting to me to hear the memories that other people have around this song.
@jonathanwilliams365
I remember this song. Good times before most social media leading to less interaction with one anotherš®
@liamorigami
I am putting this here so every time this gets a like Iāll be reminded of this beautiful song. Donāt wanna ever forget this song again. Truly a masterpiece
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