Blurry
Jonah Taylor Lyrics
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People say
You really might not want to put your heart on parade
These days
Talkin' to me
Like you really might not want to wear your heart on your sleeve
You see
But if I stand too far away from the flame how can I be warm?
You lose some and you win some
But how can I let you in from behind closed doors?
Those who made me who I am
And those who made me who I'm not
Things that I'll always remember
And what I already forgot
Those who lived like Peter Pan
And those who said to me,
"Young man, you'd better grown up in a hurry."
I remember how it made me feel,
But the details get blurry
Those who tried to hold my heart
But it fell from their grasp
Those who picked it up and brushed it off and put it back
But when I think of places, dates, and names, and all of that
It just gets fuzzy
There's the one who stood below me and told me I was small
There's the one who towered above me and loved me most of all
But when I look back on all of that there's things
I can't recall and that's just funny
(And that's just funny)
(Pre-Chorus)
When I see...
Those who made me who I am
And those who made me who I'm not
Things that I'll always remember
And what I already forgot
Those who lived like Peter Pan
And those who said to me,
"Young man, you'd better grown up in a hurry."
I remember how it made me feel,
But the details get blurry
(Ending)
Those who treated me like a king
When they had no reason
To give me the time of day
And those that you meet for a minute
That a man can't take with him
I hope I'll see you someday
And that you'll be left with something nice to feel
(Details)
That you'll be left with something nice to feel
(Details)
I hope you're left with something nice to feel
When the details get
Blurry
In Jonah Taylor's song "Blurry," the artist discusses the complexity of memories and how easily details can be forgotten over time. The song starts off with a warning from others to not put one's heart on display or wear it on one's sleeve, as it can lead to vulnerability. He acknowledges that he may get hurt in the process of being open and honest with someone, but if he doesn't take that risk, he may never feel the warmth of a relationship. He also acknowledges that life is unpredictable, and one can't always anticipate what will happen next.
The chorus of the song takes a retrospective turn and discusses the people who have come and gone in his life. The lyrics mention those who have influenced him positively and negatively, those he will always remember, and those he has already forgotten. Taylor recalls how some people have told him to grow up quickly, while others have lived carefree lives. He then admits that while he remembers how these interactions made him feel, the details have become fuzzy and unclear over time.
Line by Line Meaning
People say
There are people who say things to me
You really might not want to put your heart on parade
They caution me against showing too much vulnerability or emotion
These days
Lately, during this time or era
Talkin' to me
Speaking to me, having conversations with me
Like you really might not want to wear your heart on your sleeve
Advising me not to be too open or transparent about my feelings
You see
You understand, agree, or empathize with what I'm saying
And I'm sure that I could get burned
I'm aware that there are risks, potential drawbacks, or consequences to being vulnerable
But if I stand too far away from the flame how can I be warm?
But if I avoid vulnerability entirely, how will I experience emotional closeness, comfort, or intimacy?
You lose some and you win some
You win some and you lose some, there are ups and downs, good times and bad times
But how can I let you in from behind closed doors?
But how can I allow someone to get close to me if I'm not willing to show them who I truly am?
Those who made me who I am
People in my life who have contributed to shaping my identity or personality
And those who made me who I'm not
People in my life who have had a negative impact on me or changed me in ways I don't like
Things that I'll always remember
Memories or experiences that have stuck with me over time
And what I already forgot
Things that I've forgotten, lost, or moved on from
Those who lived like Peter Pan
People I know who refused to grow up or take responsibility for their lives
And those who said to me, 'Young man, you'd better grown up in a hurry.'
People who have advised or warned me to mature, become more responsible, or take life more seriously
I remember how it made me feel,
I recall the emotions or sentiments that were stirred within me
But the details get blurry
But I can't recall specific or concrete details of those memories
Those who tried to hold my heart
People who have attempted to earn my love or affection
But it fell from their grasp
But they were unsuccessful or unable to win my heart
Those who picked it up and brushed it off and put it back
People who have helped me recover from heartbreak or disappointment
But when I think of places, dates, and names, and all of that
But when I try to recall specific information regarding those people or events
It just gets fuzzy
It becomes hazy or unclear in my mind
There's the one who stood below me and told me I was small
Someone who has put me down or made me feel insignificant
There's the one who towered above me and loved me most of all
Someone who has loved me deeply or treated me well, despite being in a position of power or authority over me
But when I look back on all of that there's things I can't recall and that's just funny
But when I reflect on those memories, there are details that escape me, and I find it ironic or amusing
When I see...
When I encounter or come across...
Those who treated me like a king
People who have respected, honored, or admired me
When they had no reason
Despite having no obligation or incentive to do so
To give me the time of day
To pay attention to me or show me kindness or consideration
And those that you meet for a minute
People who you encounter briefly, sporadically, or by chance
That a man can't take with him
Experiences or encounters that can't be carried or retained forever
I hope I'll see you someday
I wish or aspire for a future encounter or reunion
And that you'll be left with something nice to feel
And that you'll be left with a positive or uplifting emotion or memory
Details
Specifics, particulars, or facts
When the details get
When the specifics become...
Blurry
Unclear, muddled, or indistinct
Contributed by Jayden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.