And why wouldn’t he be? His debut found him unwillingly crowned the prince of post-dubstep, nobly battling against the homogenizing, and increasingly aggressive dubstep scene. He became iconic not for his artistry, but for the statements bloggers heaped onto his debut. When Anthony Fantano’s review began literally with the words “Hey everybody! All aboard the hype train!” it’s easy to see why James Blake would opt not to be a “star” but “a stone on the shore”: a permanent figure in his own space.
Overgrown
James Blake Lyrics
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I took it with me
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
Time passes in the constant state
So if that is how it is
I don't wanna be a star
But a stone on the shore
When everything's overgrown
But what she really really wanted was my rights in the rooms
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
And I don't want you to know
I took it with me
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
Time passes in the constant state
So if that is how it is
I don't wanna be a star
But a stone on the shore
Long door, frame the wall
When everything's overgrown
But what she really really wanted was my rights in the rooms
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
And I don't want you to know
I took it with me
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
Time passes in the constant state
So if that is how it is
I don't wanna be a star
But a stone on the shore
Long door, frame the wall
When everything's overgrown
But what she really really wanted was my rights in the rooms
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
And I don't want you to know
I took it with me
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
Time passes in the constant state
Time passes in the constant state
Time passes in the constant state
Time passes in the constant state
The lyrics to James Blake's song "Overgrown" deal with themes of secrecy, time, and the desire for simplicity. The first verse speaks to a desire to keep something hidden, symbolized by the line "I don't want you to know, I took it with me." This could refer to a physical object or a secret about oneself. The next line, "But when things are thrown away like they are daily, time passes in the constant state," suggests that time moves forward regardless of what we do or don't reveal. The singer is grappling with the tension between revealing and concealing something.
The chorus builds upon the theme of simplicity, with the singer saying they don't want fame or success, but instead just want to be a "stone on the shore." The repetition of the line "When everything's overgrown" suggests that the singer longs for a time or place where things are more pure or natural, free from the complications of modern life. The second verse introduces a mysterious "she" who wanted the singer's "rights in the rooms." It's unclear exactly what this means, but it could be interpreted as a desire for control or ownership.
Overall, the song seems to be meditating on the difficulty of reconciling our inner and outer lives. The singer desires simplicity and honesty, but there are external pressures that make this difficult to achieve. The repetition of the final line, "Time passes in the constant state," reinforces the idea that no matter what we do, time marches on.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you to know
The singer has a secret they don't want anyone to find out
I took it with me
They took the secret with them when they left
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
People often don't appreciate the value of things and discard them without a second thought
Time passes in the constant state
Time moves forward regardless of what is happening in life
So if that is how it is
Accepting the reality of the situation
I don't wanna be a star
The singer doesn't want to be famous
But a stone on the shore
They'd rather be a solid, unchanging presence in life
Long door, frame the wall
Imagery offering a sense of protection
When everything's overgrown
When life is chaotic and unpredictable
But what she really really wanted was my rights in the rooms
Someone close to the artist was trying to take control over their personal space and freedom
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
The singer was not fully aware of the situation at first and tried to go along with it
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
The situation continued and the artist continued to try to make it work despite their discomfort
And I don't want you to know
The singer is still keeping their secret
Time passes in the constant state
The passing of time is a consistent force in life
Time passes in the constant state
Time continues to move forward regardless of what is happening
Time passes in the constant state
The inevitability of time's passing cannot be escaped
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BLAKE LITHERLAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kesandraful
And I want you to know
I took it with me
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
Time passes in the constant state
So if that is how it is
I don’t wanna be a star
But a stone on the shore
Long door, frame the wall
When everything’s overgrown
But what she really really wanted was my rights in the rooms
And I wouldn’t understand that I would try to play along
@ishkeeponee9272
Lyrics
I don't want you to know
I took it with me
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
Time passes in the constant state
So if that is how it is
I don't wanna be a star
But a stone on the shore
Long door, frame the wall
When everything's overgrown
But what she really really wanted was my rights in the rooms
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
And I don't want you to know
I took it with me
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
Time passes in the constant state
So if that is how it is
I don't wanna be a star
But a stone on the shore
Long door, frame the wall
When everything's overgrown
But what she really really wanted was my rights in the rooms
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
And I don't want you to know
I took it with me
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
Time passes in the constant state
So if that is how it is
I don't wanna be a star
But a stone on the shore
Long door, frame the wall
When everything's overgrown
But what she really really wanted was my rights in the rooms
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
And I don't want you to know
I took it with me
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
Time passes in the constant state
Time passes in the constant state
Time passes in the constant state
Time passes in the constant state
@marinakc
Found this in „Elite“ on Netflix, i love it!!
@roxapalma6846
Marina K. The scene of Nadia and Guzman hearing this song was my favorite one
@letlotlo6566
Me too Guzman and Nadia are endgame❤️❤️❤️
@zahraaja7065
Me 2❤️❤️❤️❤️
@thelifeofskye8555
same B,
@emmanuelbarcasanchez2742
Yo también ; )
@TracyAllen
He gets criticized for his dark melancholy sound but, there's an audience for everything. I'm definitely a fan. Beautiful video ❤
@HoolsSteam
who criticized him for that?
@madisongeronimo6859
@@HoolsSteam people who think creative music like this is depressing. basically people who stick to mainstream, pop music.
@jeffcelis3024
@@HoolsSteam no one. All his stuff is pretty critically acclaimed.