Mess
I will i swear Lyrics


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We fall behind
But we're not doomed
And you're alone
Inside your heart tomb
We never tried
Out of love for none
You're up and down
But you were never loved
You're on the ground
You sneak back up
You're more than a mess
But you speak of love
And now you're here
You were never here

Though we hate lies
Collect them ourselves
And we despise
Everything we've said
In that heat
Things are broken
You're on the ground
You sneak back up
You're more than a mess
But you speak of love
And now you're here
You were never here
But you never were

Though we hate lies
Collect them ourselves
And we despise
Everything we've said
You're on the ground
You sneak back up
More than a mess
But you speak of love
And now you're here
You were never here
But you never were
No you never were




But you never were
No you never were

Overall Meaning

The song "Mess" by I will i swear is a deeply introspective and emotional piece with poignant lyrics that delve into the complexities of the human heart and mind. The song speaks of falling behind, feeling doomed, being alone, and existing in a self-constructed tomb of the heart. The lyrics suggest that the singer and perhaps other individuals are unwilling to try for love, and as a result, they exist in a state of constant up and down. However, despite the messy and chaotic nature of their existence, they continue to speak of love and eventually find their way to being present in the moment.


The lyrics also delve into the theme of self-deception and hypocrisy. The singer acknowledges that they hate lies but continue to collect them themselves. They despise everything they have said in the past, suggesting a dynamic of self-deprecation and lack of self-forgiveness. The heat of the moment creates fractures and brokenness in relationships, and the singer struggles to maintain a sense of stability as they constantly rise and fall.


Overall, the song speaks to the universal struggle of coming to terms with one's true identity and emotional state while grappling with the weight of societal expectations and personal relationships. The lyrics are poetic and introspective, creating a sense of vulnerability and raw emotion that will resonate with many listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

We fall behind
We are not keeping pace with others in our field or in society.


But we're not doomed
Despite trailing behind, there is still a possibility of success.


And you're alone
You are isolated and without companionship.


Inside your heart tomb
You are trapped in a place of emotional darkness and despair.


We never tried
We did not make an effort.


Out of love for none
We didn't try because we did not care enough about anyone or anything.


You're up and down
You experience extreme fluctuations in mood and behavior.


But you were never loved
You never received genuine affection or care from others.


You're on the ground
You have hit rock bottom or are in a helpless position.


You sneak back up
You rise up again, overcoming obstacles and difficulties.


You're more than a mess
You are not just a chaotic or disorganized person, but have deeper emotional issues.


But you speak of love
Despite your problems, you talk about love and yearn for it.


And now you're here
You are present and accounted for, but something is not quite right.


You were never here
Your presence was lacking or insincere, even when you were physically present.


Though we hate lies
We detest dishonesty and falsehood.


Collect them ourselves
We are guilty of lying and deceiving.


And we despise
We have strong negative feelings towards things we have done or said in the past.


Everything we've said
We regret our words and are uneasy about their effects.


In that heat
During intense or stressful situations.


Things are broken
Problems have arisen and things are not functioning as intended.


No you never were
Contradicting the idea that someone has been present, emotionally or physically.


But you never were
Highlighting the fact that someone has not been genuine or sincere, despite being present.


No you never were
Reiterating the previous point that someone has not truly been present, either emotionally or physically.




Writer(s): J. van Landeghem

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Comments from YouTube:

doremi2012

After all these years it's still one of my favorite songs.

Anna Lena

I know the singer, and I'm still amazed by her voice everytime I listen to this song.

kevin javellana

whats her name? I wanna buy her albums

Anna Lena

kevin javellana Her name is Fien Deman but she doesn't have any albums of her own. I Will, I Swear's album will be coming out next year I think! 

miss Z

+Anna Lena couldnt find more music wt her :(

miss Z

+Anna Lena great voice.. saludos de Mexico

Tammy Kouri

Love her music!  More please!!!!!!!!!!!

ana re

this is beyond beautiful guys! I think this might be my favorite song of yours! Bravo xxx

Alessio Gentili

Beautiful song...i like to listening every day!

Роман Онегин

Мне очень нравится. Я услышал ночью по радио эту группу и был восхищён.

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