Unframed
Ill Niño Lyrics
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I remember when we spoke back then
I was cold and insincere
I was just nineteen and so naive
And didn't care what you feel
My father's one and only
Call is what could have saved me
I've seen your face
In pictures with names
That never were framed
I've seen your face
In pictures with names
That never were framed
She never framed you
I can't place the blame, you gave her pain
But she lied to me for years
Though she gave me live, I wonder why
She never even feared
That I would
Grow up so self-destructive
fucked up and indecisive
I've seen your face
In pictures with names
That never were framed
I've seen your face
In pictures with names
That never were framed
You were not there
You did not care
I'm not myself
I need to get my life
I need to take my life back
You were not there
You did not care
I'm not myself
I need to get my life
I need to take my life back
You were not there
You did not care
I'm not myself
I need to get my life
I need to take my life back
I've seen your face in pictures unframed
I've seen your face in pictures unframed
I've seen your face
In pictures with names
That never were framed
I've seen your face
In pictures with names
That never were framed
That never were framed
Who am I?
Today
, I'll be delving into the meaning behind the lyrics of Ill Niño's song Unframed. The song deals with feelings of not belonging, growing up with absent or neglectful parents, and the struggle to take control of one's own life.
The opening lines "I'm feeling like I don't belong" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is struggling with feelings of isolation and disconnection from the world around them. They feel like they don't fit in or belong anywhere. The next few lines reference a conversation from the past where the singer was cold and insincere. They were young and didn't care about how their words or actions affected others. But now, they see the value in human connection and are haunted by the absence of meaningful relationships in their life.
The bridge of the song introduces a storyline about the singer's absent father. They imagine that if their father had called or made an effort to be present in their life, things might have turned out differently. The final lines of the song "Who am I? Today" suggest that the singer is still trying to figure out their identity and place in the world.
Overall, Unframed is a poignant reflection on the pain of growing up without love or support, and the struggle to find one's own way in the world. The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of human connection and the damage that can be done when it is absent.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling like I don't belong
I feel like I don't fit in anywhere
I remember when we spoke back then
I recall when we talked in the past
I was cold and insincere
I was distant and dishonest
I was just nineteen and so naive
I was young and inexperienced
And didn't care what you feel
I didn't consider your emotions
Now I see
I understand now
My father's one and only
My dad's sole opportunity
Call is what could have saved me
A phone call could have helped me
I've seen your face
I've noticed you
In pictures with names
In labeled photographs
That never were framed
That were never displayed
She never framed you
She never showcased you
I can't place the blame, you gave her pain
I can't fault you, you caused her hurt
But she lied to me for years
Although she deceived me for a long time
Though she gave me live, I wonder why
While she birthed me, I question
She never even feared
She didn't even worry
That I would Grow up so self-destructive
That I would mature to be so self-sabotaging
fucked up and indecisive
broken and uncertain
You were not there
You weren't present
You did not care
You didn't show concern
I'm not myself
I'm not acting like my usual self
I need to get my life
I have to take control of my life
I need to take my life back
I need to regain ownership of my life
That never were framed
That were never displayed
Who am I?
What is my identity?
Contributed by Charlie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.