Silhouette
Johnnyrook Lyrics
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Slow down this
Time becoming space it's just a
A matter of keeping count
So add me up until I don't equal anything
The satellites
They couldn't
They couldn't see me then
And I wonder how long it would take you to realize that I was still around
(Yeah)
Yeah
How do I get back to you?
When you used to miss me so much more
Now I'm terrified of my silhouette
So I'm turnin' off all the lights
Well finally
Finally I did it right
So I wanted more
So I want this all of my life
Don't take me in
Don't wait for me
Don't wait for me on the sun
So brace yourself
I don't need your help
When I've already been abandoned on this planet once
So don't hate yourself
I don't need my help
When I've already been abandoned on this planet once
(Yeah)
Yeah
How do I get back to you?
When you used to miss me so much more
Now I'm terrified of my silhouette
So I'm turnin' off all the lights
Well how do I get back to you?
When you used to miss me so much more
Now I'm terrified of my silhouette
So I'm starin'
I'm starin' into the light
Well it's dangerous
What I'm
Thinking out loud
We don't have to stay here anymore
Don't wait for me on the sun
So brace yourself
I don't need your help
I've already been abandoned on this planet
(Yeah)
Yeah
How do I get back to you?
When you used to miss me so much more
Now I'm terrified of my silhouette
So I'm turnin' off all the lights
Well how do I get back to you?
When you used to miss me so much more
Now I'm terrified of my silhouette
So I'm starin'
Starin' into the light
How do I get back to you?
The lyrics of Johnnyrook's song "Silhouette" explore themes of isolation, longing, and self-reflection. The singer reflects on the passage of time and the feeling of becoming insignificant and unrecognizable. They express a desire to be noticed and missed, but also a fear of their own shadow or representation.
The opening lines "How do I slow down this time becoming space it's just a matter of keeping count" suggests a sense of time slipping away and becoming distant, symbolized by the vastness of space. The singer feels the need to be accounted for and recognized, longing for their presence to be acknowledged. However, they question if adding themselves up to be noticed will make any difference or if they will simply amount to nothing.
The mention of satellites unable to see or perceive the singer highlights their invisibility and the lack of attention they receive. They wonder how long it would take for someone to realize they are still there, emphasizing their longing for connection and recognition.
The chorus expresses the singer's fear of their own silhouette, which can be seen as a metaphor for their own self-image or representation. They have become terrified of how they are perceived or how they perceive themselves. In an attempt to escape this fear, they turn off all the lights, symbolizing a retreat into darkness and introspection.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their journey to find themselves or do things right. They crave more in life and long for a meaningful existence. However, they also express a sense of abandonment, feeling alone and unsupported on earth.
The repeated chorus continues to emphasize the singer's longing to return to a previous state where they were missed and desired more. They express their fear of their own silhouette, hinting at a lack of self-acceptance or fear of being judged.
The final lines, "We don't have to stay here anymore, don't wait for me on the sun," convey a sense of liberation and a desire to move on from their current state of isolation. The singer recognizes that they can't wait for someone else to rescue or validate them. They urge themselves and the listener to brace for what lies ahead and not rely on others for help or affirmation.
Overall, "Silhouette" conveys a sense of longing for connection, fear of judgment, and a journey towards self-acceptance and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
How do I
I'm struggling to find a way
Slow down this
Wishing to halt the passing of
Time becoming space it's just a
The transformation of time into distance is nothing more than
A matter of keeping count
Simply about keeping track
So add me up until I don't equal anything
Include me until I no longer have value or meaning
The satellites
The orbiting machines
They couldn't
They were not able to
They couldn't tell you any more
They no longer possessed knowledge to inform you
They couldn't see me then
They were unable to perceive my existence at that time
And I wonder how long it would take you to realize that I was still around
I question the duration it would require for you to comprehend my continued presence
(Yeah)
Yeah
How do I get back to you?
What is the method to return to your side?
When you used to miss me so much more
When you had a much stronger longing for me
Now I'm terrified of my silhouette
Now I'm frightened by my own shadow
So I'm turnin' off all the lights
Thus, I am switching off all sources of illumination
Well finally
At last
Finally I did it right
Finally, I accomplished something correctly
So I wanted more
Consequently, I desired additional things
So I want this all of my life
So I yearn for this for the entirety of my existence
Don't take me in
Do not accept me into
Don't wait for me
Do not linger in anticipation of my arrival
Don't wait for me on the sun
Do not remain expectantly on the sun
So brace yourself
Therefore, prepare yourself
I don't need your help
I do not require your assistance
When I've already been abandoned on this planet once
Considering that I have already been forsaken on this planet before
So don't hate yourself
Thus, do not despise yourself
I don't need my help
I do not require my own assistance
When I've already been abandoned on this planet once
Considering that I have already been forsaken on this planet before
(Yeah)
Yeah
Well it's dangerous
However, it is perilous
What I'm
What I am currently
Thinking out loud
Expressing my thoughts audibly
We don't have to stay here anymore
We are not obligated to remain in this place any longer
Don't wait for me on the sun
Do not remain expectantly on the sun
So brace yourself
Therefore, prepare yourself
I don't need your help
I do not require your assistance
I've already been abandoned on this planet
I have already experienced abandonment on this planet
(Yeah)
Yeah
How do I get back to you?
What is the method to return to your side?
When you used to miss me so much more
When you had a much stronger longing for me
Now I'm terrified of my silhouette
Now I'm frightened by my own shadow
So I'm turnin' off all the lights
Thus, I am switching off all sources of illumination
Well how do I get back to you?
Well, what is the method to return to your side?
When you used to miss me so much more
When you had a much stronger longing for me
Now I'm terrified of my silhouette
Now I'm frightened by my own shadow
So I'm starin'
Thus, I am gazing intently
I'm starin' into the light
I am gazing intensely towards the source of illumination
How do I get back to you?
What is the method to return to your side?
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: James Kuzma
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