My Shape
Jenny Dalton Lyrics
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the air turns slightly crisper
your warmth is leaving my body
I hate the sound of fading
can't stand the shape you're drawing
surprised to see us still mortal
I am so sorry to hear that
your holy war is over
just when you decided to fight
Something cold and shallow
found its home in your wiring
Hard wiring can be so lethal
But I am not afraid to let go
It turns me over and over
but I feel freedom coming on.
Do you wish I was more fragile?
Do you want to break me?
Do you wish I was more pliable?
Do you want to bend me?
Do you wish I was more fragile?
Do you want to break me?
Do you wish I was more pliable?
Do you want to change my shape?
In Jenny Dalton's song "My Shape," the lyrics tell a story of letting go and accepting the impermanence of life. The beginning of the song describes the setting of the sun and the changing of the seasons, symbolizing the natural cycle of life and death. The line "your warmth is leaving my body" could be interpreted as a metaphor for losing someone close to you, while "I hate the sound of fading" speaks to the fear of change and loss.
As the song progresses, Dalton describes someone's "holy war" coming to an end, which could represent a spiritual struggle or a personal battle with illness. The line "something cold and shallow found its home in your wiring" suggests the idea of a malfunction or a destructive force influencing the person. However, despite these challenges, Dalton asserts that she is "not afraid to let go" and feels "freedom coming on."
The final lines of the song repeat the phrase "do you wish I was more fragile? Do you want to break me? Do you wish I was more pliable? Do you want to change my shape?" This could be interpreted as the singer questioning the motives of a controlling or manipulative partner, or simply expressing a desire to be accepted for who they are.
Overall, "My Shape" is a poignant and introspective song that touches on themes of loss and impermanence, while also exploring the idea of personal agency and control.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is getting lower
The day is ending and things are coming to a close.
the air turns slightly crisper
The fall weather is setting in, signaling a change.
your warmth is leaving my body
I am losing the love, care, and affection that you once gave me.
I hate the sound of fading
I dislike seeing things end and change fade away.
can't stand the shape you're drawing
I don't like the way you're changing me or the path you're leading me down.
surprised to see us still mortal
I am realizing that despite our hopes and dreams, we are still human and subject to death and the limitations of the physical world.
But I am not afraid to let go
Despite my fears and hesitations, I am willing and ready to move on from this situation or relationship.
It turns me over and over
This situation or feeling is causing me great emotional turmoil and inner conflict.
but I feel freedom coming on.
Despite the pain and confusion, I am starting to feel a sense of liberation and release from this situation.
Do you wish I was more fragile?
Are you hoping that I will fall apart or break under pressure?
Do you want to break me?
Are you trying to harm or destroy me emotionally or psychologically?
Do you wish I was more pliable?
Do you want me to be more easily twisted and molded to your liking?
Do you want to change my shape?
Are you trying to fundamentally alter who I am as a person or my core values and beliefs?
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Hadley
Saw this beautiful person and heard this amazing voice in Aberdeen, SD, USA at Red Rooster Coffee House, summer 2012. She was her own band and one of the best shows I have ever seen in my life, and by accident! She is sooo talented. After the show she hung out with the 20 or so people that were lucky to be there and she is a very sweet lady, humble and giving of her time and talent. Thank you Jenny!
Rafael Chavarría
Hi, your music is just fucking brilliant! Thanks for posting your videos, keep going that way, It's good to see an amazing beautiful girl with such a great talent, the band is great too. Regards from México, you've got a new fan.
Mark Gamble
Only one comment in 3 years! Not sure why - this is wonderful.