I Am Sold
James Blake Lyrics


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Link my door tonight, I am sold
And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel
You said it was a flash of green
But you hadn't known

And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel
And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel
And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel

And we late, nocturnal
And we late, nocturnal
And we late, nocturnal
And we late, nocturnal

But I am going to shoot
There's nothing like a break
But it may be a consolation
That shows us where we are

And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel
And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel
And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel
And we late, nocturnal

So most of how you felt
I'm glad I could help
I could talk this over twenty times again
Everything you've learned from a past island
So most of how you felt
I'm glad I could help

But I am going to shoot
There's nothing like a break
But it may be a consolation
That shows us where we are

And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel
And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel
And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel
And we late, nocturnal

And we late, nocturnal
And we late, nocturnal




And we late, nocturnal
Speculate what we feel

Overall Meaning

The opening line of the song "Link my door tonight, I am sold" sets a tone of imprisonment or entrapment. The use of "sold" and "link my door" evokes a feeling of being caged or trapped. The singer is not in control of their situation and is being held against their will. The use of the word "sold" implies that the singer has been bought or negotiated away and is now under someone else's control. The repetition of "And we late, nocturnal, speculate what we feel" adds to the sense of confusion and disorientation.


The second verse begins with "But I am going to shoot." This line can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be a reference to drugs or alcohol, or it could be a metaphorical way of saying that the singer is going to escape their current situation. The following lines "There's nothing like a break, but it may be a consolation that shows us where we are" suggest that the singer feels trapped and is looking for a way out. The repetition of "And we late, nocturnal, speculate what we feel" emphasizes the feeling of uncertainty and unknown.


The final verse seems to be a reflection on a past relationship or experience. The line "Everything you've learned from a past island" suggests that the singer has gained some wisdom or insight from a past experience. The repeated line "So most of how you felt, I'm glad I could help" could be interpreted as the singer trying to provide comfort to someone who has gone through something similar to what they are currently experiencing. The song ends with the repetition of "And we late, nocturnal, speculate what we feel" to emphasize the ongoing feeling of confusion and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

Link my door tonight, I am sold
Lock my door tonight, I am shutting everything out and surrendering to my thoughts.


And we late, nocturnal
It's late and we prefer the night, when it's quiet and we can think and talk about our feelings.


Speculate what we feel
We are trying to figure out what emotions we are experiencing and what they mean to us.


You said it was a flash of green
You described your feeling as a sudden and brief moment of enlightenment, but you didn't fully understand it.


But I am going to shoot
I am going to take a risk and go after what I want, even if it's scary or uncertain.


There's nothing like a break
Sometimes you need to step back and take a break to gain clarity and perspective.


But it may be a consolation
Taking a break can be comforting and provide some relief from the stress and confusion.


That shows us where we are
Taking a break can help us understand where we stand and what we want out of life.


So most of how you felt
You are sharing with me how you have been feeling lately.


I'm glad I could help
I'm happy that I could be a listening ear and provide some support and comfort to you.


I could talk this over twenty times again
I am willing to talk about your feelings and our experiences as much as necessary to help you reach a better understanding.


Everything you've learned from a past island
You have gained a lot of knowledge and wisdom from your past experiences, which have shaped who you are now.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES BLAKE LITHERLAND

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