This Is What It Feels Like
Jasmine Thompson Lyrics
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The sound of silence I can’t take anymore
Nobody ringing my telephone now
Oh how I miss such a beautiful sound
And I don’t even know how I survive
I won’t make it to the shore without your light
No I don’t even know if I’m alive
This is what it feels like
Nothing to hold but the memories and frames
Oh they remind me of the battle I face
Without your love, without you I drown
Somebody save me I’m going down
And I don’t even know how I survive
I won’t make it to the shore without your light
No I don’t even know if I’m alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
This is what it feels like
And I don’t even know how I survive
I won’t make it down the road with one headlight
No I don’t even know if I’m alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
This is what it feels like
The lyrics of Jasmine Thompson’s song “This Is What It Feels Like” depict the pain of missing someone so much that it feels like suffocating. The singer expresses how the lack of communication from the person she misses, the sound of silence, is unbearable as she longs for the person’s presence. She is left with only memories and frames to remind her of the good times, which are now a distant past. The chorus repeats the phrase “I don’t even know how I survive”, emphasizing the overwhelming feeling of loss without this person, and the uncertainty of whether she is still alive without their light. The lyric “Without your love, without you I drown, Somebody save me I’m going down” shows that without the person she loves, she feels lost and hopeless, unable to keep herself from sinking.
The metaphorical language used in the lyrics is very effective, as it conveys the depth of emotions that the singer is going through. The use of “the shore” and “one headlight” as symbols for hope and guidance respectively, and “drowning” as a symbol of despair and struggle in the absence of the person she loves, is powerful. Overall, the lyrics of “This Is What It Feels Like” are a poignant portrayal of the impact that the absence of a loved one can have on a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody here knocking at my door
There's no one coming to my house, leaving me feeling lonely and isolated.
The sound of silence I can’t take anymore
The absence of noise is agonizing, and I crave companionship or some form of acknowledgement.
Nobody ringing my telephone now
No one calls me anymore, leaving me longing for someone to talk to.
Oh how I miss such a beautiful sound
The ring of my phone or the sound of someone's voice would be music to my ears, and I yearn for it.
And I don’t even know how I survive
I'm not sure how I'm able to carry on with life in this state of loneliness and emptiness.
I won’t make it to the shore without your light
I need you to guide me through the darkness, without you I will be lost and unable to navigate my way through life.
No I don’t even know if I’m alive
I'm not sure I can even exist in a world without you, you are the reason for my existence.
Oh, oh, oh without you now
The absence of you in my life is present, and I can't help but feel the weight of this separation.
This is what it feels like
The longing and pain of missing someone you loved is overwhelming and all-consuming, leaving you feeling lost and hollow inside.
Nothing to hold but the memories and frames
Nothing in my life is tangible, I'm left with just the images of the times we shared.
Oh they remind me of the battle I face
These memories cause me to realize the struggles and demons I face without you by my side.
Without your love, without you I drown
Your love and presence in my life kept me afloat, without that I feel myself sinking into despair.
Somebody save me I’m going down
I'm in a downward spiral and need someone to intervene and save me from the depths of this depression and loneliness.
I won’t make it down the road with one headlight
I can't move forward without your guidance and support, I'm lost without your light to lead me.
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