Overgrown
James Blake - [2013 - Overgrown] 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" are about the complexities of relationships and the desire for privacy. The first verse reflects a sense of detachment, with the singer not wanting the other person to know something that they have taken with them. The use of the metaphor of things being thrown away daily depicts a sense of transience - everything is fleeting and temporary. The song emphasizes the idea that time passes in a constant state and the singer is resigned to this.
The chorus expresses a desire for simplicity and a wish to return to a more natural state of being - like a stone on the shore. The line "frame the wall when everything's overgrown" highlights a desire to impose boundaries in what feels like an overwhelming environment.
The bridge of the song, where the same lines are repeated, appears to refer to a failed attempt at connection. The other person's desires remain unclear to the singer, and they struggle to play along. The song, with its sparse instrumentation and mournful tone, feels like a meditation on the challenges of intimacy in the modern world.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you to know
The singer wants to hide something from someone.
I took it with me
The singer has kept something with them.
But when things are thrown away like they are daily
The passing of time can make things seem insignificant.
Time passes in the constant state
The flow of time is unchanging.
So if that is how it is
Assuming that time is constantly passing by.
I don't wanna be a star
The singer does not want to be famous.
But a stone on the shore
The singer wants to be a simple, unremarkable object.
Long door, frame the wall
This line lacks a clear meaning, perhaps symbolizing the idea of being trapped.
When everything's overgrown
The image of overgrowth suggests something that has lost control.
But what she really really wanted was my rights in the rooms
Someone wanted control over the artist's private space.
And I wouldn't understand that I would try to play along
The singer was unaware of this person's intentions and tried to cooperate.
And I don't want you to know
The artist is again expressing a desire for secrecy.
Time passes in the constant state
This line reinforces the idea that time continues to move forward.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BLAKE LITHERLAND
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@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.