Weakness
Inspiral Carpets Lyrics


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I've done the best I can, nothing seems to satisfy
You're on your own again, try to concentrate
The faults you have you show to me, aaahh
YOU'RE THE WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS)
I FEEL IN ME (AAH)
YOU'RE THE WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS)
I FEEL FOR FREE (AAH)
WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS),
FEEL YOURSELF ALIVE (AAH)
WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS),
COME INTO THE FIRE
Time will tell just what you will and what you are
Twist my hand behind my back, so what ?
The lowest voices speak to me so slow, aaahh
YOU'RE THE WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS)
I FEEL IN ME (AAH)
YOU'RE THE WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS)
I FEEL FOR FREE (AAH)
WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS),
COME INTO THE FIRE (AAH)
WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS),
AH-AH-AH-AH-AH-AH-AH

YOU'RE THE WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS)
I FEEL IN ME (AAH)
YOU'RE THE WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS)
I FEEL FOR FREE (AAH)
WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS),
COME INTO THE FIRE (AAH)
WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS),
AH-AH-AH-AH-AH-AH-AH
Phone rings in an empty house, there's no one there
Letter falls on a pile on the floor, everything's been sold Evening comes to a lonely street, this emptiness is yours YOU'RE THE WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS)
I FEEL IN ME (AAH)
YOU'RE THE WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS)
I FEEL FOR FREE (AAH)
WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS),
FEEL YOURSELF ALIVE (AAH)
WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS),
COME INTO THE FIRE (AAH)
WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS),
WEAKNESS (AAH)
WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS),
WEAKNESS (AAH)
W-E-A-K-N-E-S (WEAKNESS),
W-E-A-K-N-E-S (WEAKNESS) (WEAKNESS)




W-E-A-K-N-E-S, (WEAKNESS)
W-E-A-K-N-E-S-S

Overall Meaning

The song "Weakness" by Inspiral Carpets discusses the feeling of weakness in oneself caused by the actions and faults of another person. The singer addresses the person who makes them feel weak and alone, and though they have tried their best, nothing seems to satisfy this person. The chorus repeats the phrase "You're the weakness I feel in me, you're the weakness I feel for free," emphasizing the impact this person has on the singer's self-worth and emotional wellbeing.


The second verse continues the theme of powerlessness, with the singer acknowledging that time will reveal the true nature of this person and their effect on the singer. The phrase "twist my hand behind my back, so what?" suggests a surrender to this person's control, even if it causes physical pain. The lowest voices speaking to the singer "so slow" evoke a sense of dread and isolation.


The final verse paints a picture of emptiness and loneliness, with the ringing phone, letter on the floor, and everything being sold indicating a sense of abandonment and helplessness. The repetition of the word "weakness" in the outro serves to emphasize the pervasive feeling of vulnerability and powerlessness in the singer's life.


Overall, the song explores the ways in which one person's actions can have a profound impact on another, leading to feelings of weakness and isolation.


Line by Line Meaning

I've done the best I can, nothing seems to satisfy
Despite my best efforts, I can't seem to please you


You're on your own again, try to concentrate
You're alone and need to focus on yourself


The faults you have you show to me, aaahh
You're displaying your flaws to me


YOU'RE THE WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS) I FEEL IN ME (AAH)
You are the source of my weakness


YOU'RE THE WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS) I FEEL FOR FREE (AAH)
I feel free and alive when I am weak for you


WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS), FEEL YOURSELF ALIVE (AAH)
Being weak makes you feel alive


WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS), COME INTO THE FIRE
Embrace your weakness and take risks


Time will tell just what you will and what you are
Only time can reveal your true nature and potential


Twist my hand behind my back, so what ?
I'm not afraid of your physical aggression


The lowest voices speak to me so slow, aaahh
I am comforted by the softest and slowest sounds and voices


Phone rings in an empty house, there's no one there
Loneliness and disconnection


Letter falls on a pile on the floor, everything's been sold
Loss and abandonment


Evening comes to a lonely street, this emptiness is yours
The emptiness and loneliness belong to you


WEAKNESS (WEAKNESS), WEAKNESS (AAH)
Weakness, weakness


W-E-A-K-N-E-S (WEAKNESS), W-E-A-K-N-E-S (WEAKNESS) (WEAKNESS)
Spelling out the word 'weakness'


W-E-A-K-N-E-S, (WEAKNESS) W-E-A-K-N-E-S-S
Spelling out the word 'weakness'




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CLINTON DAVID BOON, CRAIG DOUGLAS GILL, GRAHAM PAUL LAMBERT, MARTYN JOHN WALSH, THOMAS WILLIAM HINGLEY

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Soundtrack to my pubescent years!

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