Giants
Iselin Solheim Lyrics


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staring at the speaker on the telephone
and Johnny Boy is singing all the right words
"I Dont want the world to see me now"
and little by little im steppin out
when the walls come tumblin down
will the stones expose or bury me?

in giants we believe
they´re watching
watching
tiny islands in the sea
floating, hoping
let ut dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
in silence i will dream on

just another face in just another crowd
waiting for it all to turn upside down
another sunny day inside a crystal ball
shake it up shake it, make the snow fall
but when the walls come tumbling down
will the stones expose or bury me?

in giants we believe
they´re watching
watching
tiny islands in the sea
floating, hoping
let ut dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
in silence i will dream on

in giants we believe
they´re watching
watching
tiny islands in the sea
floating...




let ut dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
in silence i will dream on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Iselin Solheim's song "Giants" depict a sense of conformity and fear of being exposed, but also a desire to step out of the crowd and live boldly. The singer describes themselves as just "another face in just another crowd," watching as Johnny Boy sings words that resonate with them. They feel as though they are hiding from the world, with the line "I don't want the world to see me now." However, they are slowly "stepping out," daring to dream and hope even in the face of uncertainty.


The themes of the song are encapsulated in the phrase "in giants we believe." The singer finds solace and hope in the idea of something greater than themselves, perhaps a higher power or the collective strength of humanity. They see themselves as tiny islands in the sea, floating and hoping for something more. They are afraid of being buried by the stones when the walls come tumbling down, but they still believe that they can make a difference if they dare to live out loud. The final line, "in silence I will dream on," emphasizes the importance of holding onto hope and vision even in times of stillness and quiet.


Overall, "Giants" is a song that speaks to the fear of being exposed and the desire to step out of the crowd and make a difference. It encourages listeners to believe in something greater and dare to live boldly, even when faced with uncertainty and insecurity.


Line by Line Meaning

staring at the speaker on the telephone
I am looking at the phone, waiting for someone to say the right words to me.


and Johnny Boy is singing all the right words
I found comfort in the lyrics of a song that I hear from someone named Johnny Boy.


"I Don't want the world to see me now"
I feel insecure and don't want others to see me in this vulnerable state.


and little by little I'm stepping out
Slowly but surely, I am gaining confidence to face the world again.


when the walls come tumbling down
When everything around me is falling apart,


will the stones expose or bury me?
Will the truth come out and help me, or will it destroy me?


in giants we believe
We have faith in the power of something greater than ourselves.


they're watching
There are forces beyond us observing our every move.


tiny islands in the sea
We are small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.


floating, hoping
We are adrift in the world, uncertain of our future but still clinging to hope.


let ut dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
We should be bold and live life to the fullest while we can, knowing that challenges lie ahead.


in silence, I will dream on
I will keep my hopes and dreams alive in my heart and mind, even when I cannot speak them aloud.


just another face in just another crowd
I am blending in with the masses, nothing particularly special or unique.


waiting for it all to turn upside down
I am bracing myself for the worst, expecting a sudden and dramatic change.


another sunny day inside a crystal ball
I am hoping for a bright future, but it feels uncertain and fragile.


shake it up shake it, make the snow fall
I want to break free from the monotony and predictability of my life.




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Isabela Mendez

[Verse 1]
Staring at the speaker on the telephone
And Johnny Boy is singing all the right words
"I don't want the world to see me now"
And little by little im stepping out
When the walls come tumbling down
Will the stones expose or bury me?

[Chorus]
In giants we believe
They're watching
Watching
Tiny islands in the sea
Floating, hoping
Let us dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
In silence I will dream on

[Verse 2]
Just another face in just another crowd
Waiting for it all to turn upside down
Another sunny day inside a crystal ball
Shake it up shake it, make the snow fall
But when the walls come tumbling down
Will the stones expose or bury me?

[Chorus]
In giants we believe
They're watching
Watching
Tiny islands in the sea
Floating, hoping
Let us dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
In silence I will dream on

[Chorus]
In giants we believe
They're watching
Watching
Tiny islands in the sea
Floating...
Let us dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
In silence I will dream on



Monica Wong

Verse 1]
Staring at the speaker on the telephone
And Johnny Boy is singing all the right words
"I don't want the world to see me now"
And little by little I'm stepping out

[Pre-Chorus]
When the walls come tumbling down
Will the stones expose or bury me?

[Chorus]
In giants we believe
They're watching (in giants)
Watching (in giants)
Tiny islands in the sea
Floating, hoping
Let us dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
In silence I will dream on
(yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

[Verse 2]
Just another face in just another crowd
Waiting for it all to turn upside down
Another sunny day inside a crystal ball
Shake it up shake it, make the snow fall



All comments from YouTube:

Siatkowkarzadzi

I can't believe how underrated this song is... It deserves at least a billion views! I've never heard it on radio, how could they miss this song?

Michael Jackson

It's because there's flaws with the song itself. First 10 seconds don't make sense, at one point she neighs like a horse then later there's a weird "yeaaah yeaaah". Everything else is fire, but those kind of flaws are overpowering.

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Ujjawal Soni

Please make more! Don't stop...i didn't heard this much heavenly voice anywhere.... this song is addictive 💙

Winderkind

It's 2022 and I remember listening to this song from 2017
And it has been nearly 5 years.
It's nice to visit the song after so many years .
I can feel the same emotion . I was just a kid back then.

Isabela Mendez

[Verse 1]
Staring at the speaker on the telephone
And Johnny Boy is singing all the right words
"I don't want the world to see me now"
And little by little im stepping out
When the walls come tumbling down
Will the stones expose or bury me?

[Chorus]
In giants we believe
They're watching
Watching
Tiny islands in the sea
Floating, hoping
Let us dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
In silence I will dream on

[Verse 2]
Just another face in just another crowd
Waiting for it all to turn upside down
Another sunny day inside a crystal ball
Shake it up shake it, make the snow fall
But when the walls come tumbling down
Will the stones expose or bury me?

[Chorus]
In giants we believe
They're watching
Watching
Tiny islands in the sea
Floating, hoping
Let us dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
In silence I will dream on

[Chorus]
In giants we believe
They're watching
Watching
Tiny islands in the sea
Floating...
Let us dare to live out loud, while the giant sleeps
In silence I will dream on

Rajkumar S

thank you 👍🙂

Isabella

Thankyou

zeu xlaught

is that attack on titan references

Vito

That moment when you falling love for Iselin Solheim and you know you'll never meet her 😢

Deadpool 101

Exactly i cry cuz of that

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