Isolation
Jeremy Blake Lyrics
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I can be alone right next to you
The silence between us is deafening
How are we supposed to live with this
Isolation
The roar of the ocean overtakes
Cold like the frost on your fingertips
I just can't go on with this
Isolation
Baby, it's killing me
Never how love was meant to be
Storybook lies and fantasy
Never believe in the movies
Cos the years go by and it's always
Isolation
I left when the snow first hit the ground
Because the way things were won't come around
And if I stay with you I'm gonna drown
Nothing left for us, no, nothing left for us, just
Isolation
Baby, it's killing me
In Jeremy Blake's song "Isolation," the lyrics depict a sense of loneliness and emotional distance within a relationship. The opening lines, "I can be alone in a crowded room, I can be alone right next to you," illustrates the feeling of being physically close to someone yet emotionally disconnected. The silence between the couple is described as deafening, highlighting the lack of communication and understanding between them.
The chorus, "Isolation," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the theme of feeling isolated within the relationship. It suggests that the couple is unable to bridge the gap between them and find a meaningful connection. The line, "The roar of the ocean overtakes, maybe it's time that we called it quits," indicates that the overwhelming feeling of isolation has become too much, leading to the consideration of ending the relationship.
The lyrics also touch on disillusionment with love and expectations. The line, "Never how love was meant to be, storybook lies and fantasy," suggests a realization that love is not always how it is portrayed in movies or books. It conveys a sense of disappointment and loss of faith in romantic ideals.
The final verse expresses a decision to leave the relationship, as the singer acknowledges that staying would lead to further emotional deterioration. The line, "Nothing left for us, no, nothing left for us, just isolation," indicates a sense of resignation and acceptance that the relationship has reached its end.
Overall, "Isolation" portrays the emotional toll of feeling disconnected within a relationship and the struggle to find a way to reconnect or move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I can be alone in a crowded room
I can feel isolated and disconnected even when surrounded by many people
I can be alone right next to you
Even in close proximity, I can still feel a sense of loneliness
The silence between us is deafening
The lack of communication and emotional distance between us is painfully loud and overwhelming
How are we supposed to live with this
I question how we can continue living in such isolation and emotional emptiness
Isolation
The state of feeling disconnected and emotionally detached
The roar of the ocean overtakes
The overwhelming noise of the ocean drowns out everything else, reflecting the overpowering feeling of isolation
Maybe it's time that we called it quits
Perhaps it's time we end this relationship because the isolation is becoming unbearable
Cold like the frost on your fingertips
The emotional distance between us feels as cold and distant as frost on your fingertips
I just can't go on with this
I can't continue living in this isolated and disconnected state
Baby, it's killing me
The isolation and emotional emptiness is causing great pain and suffering
Never how love was meant to be
This is not how love is supposed to be experienced
Storybook lies and fantasy
The notions of love portrayed in stories and fantasies are far from the harsh reality of isolation in our relationship
Never believe in the movies
Don't trust the idealized portrayals of love in movies because they don't reflect the reality of isolation we are experiencing
Cos the years go by and it's always
As time passes, the feeling of isolation and disconnection remains constant
I left when the snow first hit the ground
I left at the first signs of winter because the state of our relationship was not improving and the isolation was intensifying
Because the way things were won't come around
I left because the previous state of our relationship and the connection we once had cannot be regained
And if I stay with you I'm gonna drown
If I continue to stay in this isolated relationship, it will eventually consume and overwhelm me
Nothing left for us, no, nothing left for us, just
There is no hope or future left for us, only isolation
Isolation
The recurring theme of feeling disconnected and emotionally detached from each other
Baby, it's killing me
The torment and pain caused by the ongoing isolation in our relationship is unbearable
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jeremy Leaird-Koch
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