August
Jackie Hayes Lyrics
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AND I JUST THINK THAT I WANTED TWO DIFFERENT THINGS
YEAH YOU'D THINK THAT IT WOULD COME SO EASILY
WELL LAST I CHECKED I'M STILL PRETTY HARD TO PLEASE
PUT MYSELF IN A PLACE WHERE I DIDN'T GROW
STILL REGRET THE LAST THING THAT I WROTE
I COULD HIDE AWAY FOR A WHILE AND YOU'D NEVER KNOW
I JUST WISH I FOR ONCE COULD FEEL INVITED
WHAT CAN I SAY, DON'T KNOW IF I CAN HIDE IT
AND I'M BARELY COMING DOWN
FEEL LIKE A BORE TO BE AROUND
NO I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY
DID YOU JUST NOW FIGURE OUT?
DON'T LOOK BACK CAUSE IT WON'T FIX ANYTHING
SECOND GUESSED EVERY WORD THAT I WANTED TO SAY
YOU SAID
I ATTRACT THOSE THINGS THAT CAUSED ME PAIN
IT'S A TRAP AND I WAS JUST STANDING IN THE WAY
AND I'M BARELY COMING DOWN
FEEL LIKE A BORE TO BE AROUND
NO I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY
DID YOU JUST NOW FIGURE OUT?
WHAT IF I STILL WANT IT
WOULD THAT REALLY EVEN MATTER NOW?
In Jackie Hayes's song "August," the lyrics delve into the singer's inner thoughts and struggles with self-improvement, indecision, and feeling out of place. The opening lines, "I'm obsessed with the thought of a better me / And I just think that I wanted two different things" reveal a desire for personal growth and a realization that their desires and goals may conflict. Despite this, the singer believes that achieving personal growth should come easily, but acknowledges the difficulty in finding satisfaction, stating "Well last I checked I'm still pretty hard to please."
The lyrics continue to explore the singer's internal conflicts, acknowledging past mistakes and regrets, as well as a longing to be understood and accepted by others. They express a sense of isolation and yearning to be included and invited, remarking "I just wish I for once could feel invited / What can I say, don't know if I can hide it." This emphasizes the singer's vulnerability and the importance of validation and acceptance in their journey of self-improvement.
The chorus repeats the singer's feelings of inadequacy and disconnect, feeling like a burden and having nothing to contribute to conversations or interactions. The line "Did you just now figure out?" suggests a perception of being misunderstood or overlooked by others. The later verses touch on themes of overthinking, questioning past decisions, and the realization that they may have unintentionally attracted pain into their life. The closing lines pose the question of whether their desires still hold significance, suggesting a sense of uncertainty and questioning the value of their own desires in the present moment.
Overall, "August" is a introspective and vulnerable exploration of personal growth, grappling with indecision, regret, and the need for acceptance and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I'M OBSESSED WITH THE THOUGHT OF A BETTER ME
I constantly think about improving myself and becoming a better version of who I am.
AND I JUST THINK THAT I WANTED TWO DIFFERENT THINGS
I realize that I had conflicting desires and aspirations.
YEAH YOU'D THINK THAT IT WOULD COME SO EASILY
One might assume that achieving what I wanted would be easy.
WELL LAST I CHECKED I'M STILL PRETTY HARD TO PLEASE
But in reality, I find it difficult to be satisfied with what I have achieved.
PUT MYSELF IN A PLACE WHERE I DIDN'T GROW
I placed myself in an environment that didn't contribute to my personal growth.
STILL REGRET THE LAST THING THAT I WROTE
I still feel remorse for the previous words I expressed.
I COULD HIDE AWAY FOR A WHILE AND YOU'D NEVER KNOW
I could conceal myself and my struggles, and you wouldn't be aware of it.
WON'T YOU DIG ME UP FROM HERE OR JUST LET ME GO
Will you rescue me from this situation or allow me to move on?
I JUST WISH I FOR ONCE COULD FEEL INVITED
I long to experience the feeling of being genuinely included and welcomed.
WHAT CAN I SAY, DON'T KNOW IF I CAN HIDE IT
I'm unsure if I can conceal my true emotions and thoughts.
AND I'M BARELY COMING DOWN
I'm struggling to come to terms with my emotions and calm down.
FEEL LIKE A BORE TO BE AROUND
I feel like I am uninteresting company for others.
NO I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY
I find myself with nothing significant or meaningful to contribute in conversation.
DID YOU JUST NOW FIGURE OUT?
Did you only just realize this about me?
DON'T LOOK BACK CAUSE IT WON'T FIX ANYTHING
There's no point in dwelling on the past because it won't change anything.
SECOND GUESSED EVERY WORD THAT I WANTED TO SAY
I doubted and reconsidered every word I wanted to express.
YOU SAID
You mentioned
I ATTRACT THOSE THINGS THAT CAUSED ME PAIN
I have a tendency to attract situations or people that bring me pain.
IT'S A TRAP AND I WAS JUST STANDING IN THE WAY
I realized that it was a trap, and I was unintentionally obstructing my own path.
WHAT IF I STILL WANT IT
What if I still desire it?
WOULD THAT REALLY EVEN MATTER NOW?
Does it even hold any significance or relevance at this point?
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Jacqueline Carlson
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Hasse
I love the way you use your vocals, i feel like jesse pinkman from breaking bad. (High)
Philip Basin
This is beyond fucking incredible holy shit
Angelo Jasso
I love this song