Have You Ever Been Mellow
Joe Lyrics
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Of all the things you'll never say
And have you even been so scared
Because you know there's something there
Yeah, I need you to listen to the silence in the room
Would it kill you to notice, it'll kill me to loose
I want you to see me, yeah, I want you so bad
In my head, I am seeing all the times we never had
What do you think about the future
Or what you wanted in the past
Does the timing feel different
Or is it worth another pass
When you wake up each morning and the sun is poking through
You look over your shoulder, there's a space next to you
Will it always be empty, will it be filled soon
If you ask me or let me, I would fill it for you
Have you ever been afraid
Have you ever been afraid
Have you ever been afraid
Have you ever been afraid
Joe's song "Have You Ever Been Mellow" seems to be a reflection on the fear of expressing oneself and the hope that someone else will notice and understand the unspoken emotions. The first two lines of the song pose the question of whether the listener has ever been afraid to speak their mind; the reluctance to do so may be due to the fear of rejection or of the unknown consequences that may follow. The next two lines suggest that this fear may stem from an intuition that there is something important beneath the surface that needs to be addressed.
The chorus consists of the singer’s yearning for someone to pay attention to the silence in the room and notice the unspoken emotions. The singer has a deep desire for someone to see and understand them, despite their reluctance to express their emotions freely. The repeated line "Have you ever been afraid" highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing one’s fears to move forward and grow.
The second verse touches upon the uncertainty of the future and one's past experiences. Questions about the timing of events and whether it’s worth revisiting them arise. The lines about waking up to an empty space next to the listener add to the melancholic tone of the track. The final line is a clear plea for connection and empathy, expressing a willingness to stand by someone who may feel lonely and be ready to help make them feel whole again.
Overall, "Have You Ever Been Mellow" is a heartfelt song about finding the courage to express oneself and seeking someone who can understand and support us through life’s many challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever been afraid
Have you ever felt scared or frightened?
Of all the things you'll never say
Have you ever been afraid of not being able to express yourself fully?
And have you even been so scared
Have you ever been so frightened?
Because you know there's something there
Because there is something that you are unsure of, and this makes you scared?
Yeah, I need you to listen to the silence in the room
I want you to listen to the absence of noise and activity happening right now
Would it kill you to notice, it'll kill me to loose
I am pleading with you to pay attention, to take notice. It's important to me, and it would hurt me deeply if you didn't
I want you to see me, yeah, I want you so bad
I really desire for you to see me, acknowledge me, and pay attention to me
In my head, I am seeing all the times we never had
I am imagining moments and experiences we didn't have together in the past. I am hoping we can create new ones in the future
What do you think about the future
What are your thoughts and expectations regarding what lies ahead?
Or what you wanted in the past
What were your desires and expectations in the past?
Does the timing feel different
Does it seem like things have changed with the passing of time, especially in regards to the timing of events?
Or is it worth another pass
Is it worth another chance or another try?
When you wake up each morning and the sun is poking through
When you wake up in the morning and sunlight is beginning to shine through?
You look over your shoulder, there's a space next to you
You glance behind you, and there is an empty spot next to you that someone used to occupy?
Will it always be empty, will it be filled soon
Will the space next to you always be empty, or will someone fill it soon?
If you ask me or let me, I would fill it for you
If you ask or allow me, I would take the empty spot next to you and fill it with my presence.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joe McLeod, Julia Fedec
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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