Three
I Would Set Myself on Fire for You Lyrics


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I tried to understand you, but I can't.

I wish you could see yourself standing there now: so tall, so proud, and so bold.

Do you recognize these footprints in the sand?

They have always been your own.
It was beautiful when I walked outside and realized that I could look straight through the sky and not be afraid.

So what if I die everyday a little more inside, it's just another night to lie awake and wonder.

I've written a thousand pages in her name and I just want to know does she ever wonder, does she remember, does she even care.

It's been so long. Now my soul has shattered, left broken glass under her feet as she walks away.





I still remember when we were beautiful, it was so beautiful.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Three" by I Would Set Myself on Fire for You are full of emotional depth and complexity. At first glance, the song appears to be about a failed love or friendship. The singer tries to understand the other person, but they cannot. However, the focus of the song seems to be on the singer's own self-discovery and growth, rather than on the relationship itself.


The first verse opens with the singer's attempt to comprehend the other person but eventually concedes that they cannot. The second verse reflects on the other person's confidence and strength, juxtaposed against the singer's confusion and uncertainty. The third verse is more introspective, as the singer questions their own ability to navigate life's challenges. They take comfort in the beauty of the natural world, but acknowledge their own inner turmoil. The fourth verse turns back to the other person, with the singer expressing frustration and longing for connection. The final lines about shattered souls and lost beauty could be interpreted as a lament for what was lost, or as a recognition that growth and change are painful but necessary.


Overall, the lyrics to "Three" weave together themes of self-discovery, emotional struggle, and relationship dynamics. The poetic language and open-ended imagery leave room for multiple interpretations, making this song resonate with listeners in different ways.


Line by Line Meaning

I tried to understand you, but I can't.
Despite my efforts to comprehend your thoughts and feelings, they remain beyond my grasp.


I wish you could see yourself standing there now: so tall, so proud, and so bold.
You possess qualities of great confidence and self-assurance that I admire, but that you may be unaware of.


Do you recognize these footprints in the sand?
The path in life that you are currently following may be familiar, but that doesn't mean it is the right one.


They have always been your own.
You are responsible for your own journey and the decisions that you make along the way.


It was beautiful when I walked outside and realized that I could look straight through the sky and not be afraid.
I experienced a moment of awe-inspiring freedom when I was able to let go of my fears and embrace the vastness of the world around me.


So what if I die everyday a little more inside, it's just another night to lie awake and wonder.
I may feel my spirit slowly fading away, but rather than fearing the inevitable darkness, I find myself contemplating the mysteries of the universe during the silent hours of the night.


I've written a thousand pages in her name and I just want to know does she ever wonder, does she remember, does she even care.
I have dedicated a significant portion of my life to someone who may not even be aware of my existence or the depth of my devotion to them.


It's been so long. Now my soul has shattered, left broken glass under her feet as she walks away.
The passage of time has taken its toll on my spirit, and now I feel broken in its wake left to suffer the pain of someone walking away from me.


I still remember when we were beautiful, it was so beautiful.
There was a time when everything between us was perfect, and I still cherish that memory despite the present reality where nothing remains the same.




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The Ugly Odradek

I wish you could see yourself standing there now
I wish you could see yourself standing there now
(I tried to understand)
I wish you could see yourself standing there now
(I tried to understand)
I wish you could see yourself standing there now
(But I can't)

I wish you (So what if I die)
Could see your (Everyday)
Self standing there (A little more inside)
Now (More inside) So tall, so proud, and so bold

It's just another night
To lie awake and wonder
It's just another night
To lie awake and wonder
It's just another night

I've written a thousand pages
In her name
And I just want to know
(Do you recognize these footprints in the sand?)
Does she ever remember?
Does she ever wonder?
(Do you recognize these footprints in the sand?)
Does she ever remember?
(Do you recognize these footprints in the sand?)
Does she even care?
It's been so long
(Do you recognize these footprints in the sand?)
(They have always been your own)
(Do you recognize these footprints in the sand?)
(In the sand, in the sand)
And now my soul has shattered, left broken glass
(They have always been your own)
Under her feet as she walks away
(They have always been your own)
I still remember, remember
When we were, when we were
(They have always been your own, been your own)
Does she ever wonder?
(Been your own)
It was so beautiful
When we were beautiful
It was so beautiful
When we were beautiful

It's beautiful (It was so beautiful)
It's beautiful (When we were)
It's beautiful (It was so beautiful)
It's beautiful (When we were beautiful)
It's beautiful (It was so beautiful)
It's beautiful (When we were) (When I walked outside and realized)
It's beautiful (That I could look straight through the sky)
It's beautiful (And not be afraid)
It's beautiful



All comments from YouTube:

sussashay

Everytime I hear this song...I cry a little bit harder. With that, I become more human. This song is amazing.

Rūta Kazlauskaitė

This one goes straight to my phone's special "song to fall asleep to" playlist. Seriously, this is a work of genius.

Vioid Drivo

I still remember when we were beautiful, it was so beautiful.

Juan Villena

Why no one around me likes this kind of music? This fact makes me feel even lonelier

dannyrjenkins

I feel it, my friend. 😔

Dylan Tom

This is art at its purest🙌🙄😑

Kabuto兜 •ShinyHunter

I have just one friend that listens to my same shit :/. I guess it's better than 0.

pwnbck

I like it

Instazome ASMR

oh god you just made me tear up at remembering that

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Evan

I get goosebumps every time I listen to this. Incredible.

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