Un-Thinkable
Jamie Isaac Lyrics
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With my feet drenched to my arms, they'll never mend
I'll mumble 'til the end until I find the words
Surely baby, you would've heard
And you won't see me weep, no need to stop me
High on pressures are the most, and I've been dreaming
Just as long as I find the words
And tears alone are the problems that she makes
And that's her way
Just as long as I find the words
Her softer touch will be heading my way
Leave now, don't stroke her
Another breast will be closer
With a head that doesn't turn away
Water runs upon the sheets we lay
[Bridge + Instrumental
A rhyme alone is enough for her to break, and that's okay
Just as long as I find the words
And tears alone are the problems that she makes
And that's her way
Just as long as I find the words
The lyrics to Jamie Isaac's song Un-Thinkable depict the struggles of the singer as they try to communicate their feelings to a lover who seems distant and unresponsive. The opening lines set the scene for a somber and introspective tone, as the singer is stuck in a state of emotional distress with no clear path forward. Their feet are "drenched" and their arms are "never mend[ing]," indicating a physical manifestation of their mental state. They "mumble 'til the end" in an attempt to express themselves, but are unsure if they will ever find the right words, or if the other person will even hear them. Despite their pain, the singer refuses to let themselves cry or be stopped by anyone else's judgment.
The next few lines of the song explore the idea that a "rhyme alone" or a simple poetic expression may be enough to convey the depth of the singer's emotions. However, their lover seems to be someone who only responds to intense displays of feeling, as "tears alone are the problems that she makes." The singer recognizes this pattern and accepts it as "her way," but still hopes to find the words that will finally break through to their partner. The final lines of the song continue this theme of emotional distance, as the singer imagines their lover turning away from them to another partner who is "closer," both physically and emotionally.
Overall, the lyrics to Un-Thinkable are a poignant exploration of the difficulties inherent in trying to communicate complex feelings to another person, especially one who seems distant or unresponsive. The song touches on themes of emotional vulnerability, artistic expression, and the power of language to build or destroy connections between people.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm stuck right here again
I am stuck in the same place or situation as before
With my feet drenched to my arms, they'll never mend
I am so emotionally overwhelmed that it feels as if my whole body is affected and it may never recover
I'll mumble 'til the end until I find the words
I will continue to speak without a clear message until I find the right words to express how I'm feeling
Surely baby, you would've heard
I hope that you, my significant other, have been paying attention and have heard my feelings even in my unclear expression
And you won't see me weep, no need to stop me
I will not cry or show my emotions outwardly, so there is no need to comfort or console me
High on pressures are the most, and I've been dreaming
The pressure I feel is high and it is causing me to dream of an escape or solution
A rhyme alone is enough for her to break, and that's okay
My significant other is sensitive and emotional, so a simple poetic expression is enough to make her emotional, but I accept that about her
Just as long as I find the words
My main focus is finding the right words to express my emotions to her
And tears alone are the problems that she makes
My significant other may cause emotional problems or drama, but crying is the only way she knows how to express herself
And that's her way
Her way of expressing herself through tears is something that I must accept and learn to deal with
Her softer touch will be heading my way
My significant other will be offering comfort or love in her own way
Leave now, don't stroke her
It is best to not interact with my significant other in a romantic way when she is emotional or upset
Another breast will be closer
There may be other people who offer emotional support or affection that may seem tempting
With a head that doesn't turn away
Those other people may be less emotional or less likely to turn away from me when I am emotional
Water runs upon the sheets we lay
Our relationship is a mix of both emotional and physical intimacy, but there may be tears involved in that emotional connection
Just as long as I find the words
My main focus continues to be finding the right words to express my emotions to my significant other
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hannahamsa
moment of honesty
someone's gotta take the lead tonight
who's it gonna be?
I'm gonna sit right here
and tell you all that comes to me
if you've got something to say
you should say it right now
you give me a feeling that I've never felt before
and I deserve it,
I think I deserve it
its becoming something that's impossible to ignore
and I can take it
i was wondering maybe
I could make you my baby
we could do the unthinkable
would it make us so crazy
if you ask me, I'm ready
if you ask me, I'm ready
I know that you said to me
this is exactly how it should feel
when its meant to be
time is only wasting
so why wait for eventually?
if we can do something 'bout it
we should do right now
you give me a feeling that I've never felt before
and I deserve it,
I know I deserve it
its becoming something that's impossible to ignore
and it is what we make it
I was wondering maybe
I could make you my baby
we could do the unthinkable
would it make us so crazy
oooh would it be so beautiful
either way, I'm saying
if you ask me, I'm ready
if you ask me, I'm ready...
@Satsuki66
This cover used to give me hope, and now it rips my heart out of my chest and tears it into a million pieces.
@noro305
You'll be alright..
@flowflow8108
What a good feeling it is to hear you Jamie singing in the light, flying high, so free at last...
@flow2534
A new breath, a good lasting breath, impossible to ignore.
You make me feel lighter
@pilotjones9866
this is so underrated.. this is such a vibe
@azucarinho1
Truly incredible! What an arresting voice!
@SanelePeterson
Just here to say that this is still the most important cover ever made.
@shekiag1851
Yes please!!! I love this more than original!
@theodorusfortis7430
Yeesss..me too
@thomasfloyd123
Agreed, it's the more organic flow. Alecia is awesome but the original sounds rushed for the radio.