Cleo's Song
Jesse Marchant Lyrics
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Ain't no use in hiding in your bed
And ain't no use in standing on your head
'Cause only silence can fill your loneliness
Seven days of time to fix your head
Seven days of time you walk the ledge
And every time you catch a sight
You can't decide of you should cry
Of if it's time to learn
Can't count how many times I've heard you say
You'd give up all you got for just a day
Of feeling fine
No counting lines
That settled up under your eyes
To fall in love to fall in love to fall in love
In sympathy, no doubt you hurt your friend
And it's too late now
But I wrote this down back then
There ain't no use in cutting through
The darkness that envelops you
You have to let the light come in instead
The lyrics of Jesse Marchant's song "Cleo's Song" explore themes of loneliness, self-reflection, and the search for inner peace. The opening lines suggest that seeking solace from friends or hiding away in isolation won't alleviate the feeling of loneliness. The singer realizes that only silence, a break from the external noise, can truly help them confront and overcome their loneliness.
The lyrics then delve into the passage of time, suggesting that the singer has been struggling for a week to find balance and clarity in their life. Walking the ledge symbolizes the delicate balance between sanity and instability. The mention of catching a sight of their reflection reveals the internal struggle between expressing emotions (crying) and learning and growing from the experience.
The next verse highlights the singer's desire for respite from their emotional turmoil. They have heard themselves express a willingness to sacrifice everything they have for just one day of feeling fine. Counting lines under their eyes implies the toll that emotional hardship has taken on them. The repetition of "fall in love" suggests that finding love or passion could potentially bring the healing they seek.
The lyrics then take on a reflective tone as the singer recognizes their past mistakes in hurting a friend. It seems too late to make amends, but the writer emphasizes that they wrote these sentiments down as a form of catharsis. The closing lines advise against trying to cut through the darkness that surrounds them, urging the singer to instead let the light enter their life, symbolizing hope and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no use in calling up your friends
There's no point in reaching out to your friends for help
Ain't no use in hiding in your bed
Staying in bed won't solve your problems
And ain't no use in standing on your head
Trying unconventional methods won't bring relief
'Cause only silence can fill your loneliness
Loneliness can only be filled with inner peace and quiet
Seven days of time to fix your head
You have a week to work on overcoming your mental struggles
Seven days of time you walk the ledge
During this week, you will teeter on the edge of your emotions
And every time you catch a sight
Of your reflection
Whenever you see yourself in the mirror
You can't decide of you should cry
Of if it's time to learn
You're unsure if you should cry or if it's an opportunity to grow
Can't count how many times I've heard you say
I've lost track of how often you've expressed
You'd give up all you got for just a day
You would sacrifice everything you have for a single day
Of feeling fine
Of experiencing emotional well-being
No counting lines
Not keeping track of the wrinkles
That settled up under your eyes
That have formed beneath your eyes
To fall in love to fall in love to fall in love
To experience the euphoria and joy of falling in love
In sympathy, no doubt you hurt your friend
It's likely that you unintentionally hurt your friend while experiencing sympathy for them
And it's too late now
Unfortunately, the damage has been done and cannot be undone
But I wrote this down back then
However, I documented this situation in writing at that time
There ain't no use in cutting through
The darkness that envelops you
Trying to escape the darkness that surrounds you is futile
You have to let the light come in instead
Instead, you must allow positivity and brightness to enter your life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jesse Marchant
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Great interpretation of a deeply emotional and introspective song!