Hideaway
Julia Kwamya Lyrics
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I shouldn't need you is the lonely chant played over and over; it pushed me further from you.
I couldn't fight you cuz the words you said were actions noticed. I tried to hide myself from me and me and me and you.
That fear is stifling so I'm lettin go my false intentions. I guess I hoped you just knew.
It's no surprise to me that two of hearts; a third I can't handle. My ego seems to be the only thing I think is true.
Could only see the world in filters; binding tighter and tighter; and so I never saw you.
I couldn't fight you cuz the words you said were actions noticed. I tried to hide myself from me and me and me and you.
That fear is stifling so I'm lettin go my false intentions. I guess I hoped you just knew.
Hideaway x 4
Bridge---
Outro---whistle thing.
So why do you think we’re getting along now?
In Julia Kwamya's song "Hideaway," the lyrics delve into the internal struggle of hiding one's true feelings and intentions for fear of rejection or vulnerability. The singer reveals that they have always believed that expressing their emotions would be overshadowed or invalidated by the things they thought they knew. The repeated chant of "I shouldn't need you" reflects the loneliness and detachment that has pushed the singer further away from the person they desire. They admit to being unable to fight against the actions and words that have affected them deeply, leading them to hide their true selves from both others and themselves. However, the fear of stifling their own growth and living with false intentions compels them to let go of their façade and hope that the person they long for understands their true intentions.
The repetition of "Hideaway" emphasizes the theme of concealment and avoidance of vulnerability throughout the song. It highlights the singer's ongoing struggle to hide their feelings and the belief that they will be judged or rejected if they reveal their true desires. The bridge and the outro serve as instrumental breaks, allowing the listener to reflect on the emotions conveyed through the lyrics.
Overall, "Hideaway" speaks to the universal experience of grappling with the fear of rejection and the desire to be understood and accepted for one's true self. It explores the internal battle between vulnerability and self-preservation, ultimately inviting the question of why a union between the singer and the person they desire is finally possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I always thought my feelings would be overshadowed if I let go of all the things I thought I thought I knew.
I believed that my emotions would be overshadowed if I released all the beliefs I held onto.
I shouldn't need you is the lonely chant played over and over; it pushed me further from you.
Repeating the mantra 'I shouldn't rely on you' only pushed me away from you even more.
I couldn't fight you cuz the words you said were actions noticed. I tried to hide myself from me and me and me and you.
I couldn't confront you because your words were evident in your actions. I attempted to hide from both myself and the relationship.
That fear is stifling so I'm lettin go my false intentions. I guess I hoped you just knew.
The fear is suffocating, causing me to abandon my insincere motives. I perhaps wished that you understood without me expressing it explicitly.
I keep tryna hideaway, I knew you’d think I was wrong. I keep trnya hideaway, pushed down my feelings too long. I keep tryna hideaway, and I knew you wouldn't leave me alone. I keep tryna hideaway, I didn't think I was strong.
I repeatedly attempt to conceal myself, aware that you would perceive it as a mistake. I suppressed my emotions for an extended period. I persistently endeavor to hide, aware that you wouldn't abandon me. I doubted my strength to face the situation.
It's no surprise to me that two of hearts; a third I can't handle. My ego seems to be the only thing I think is true.
It comes as no shock to me that two individuals in a romantic relationship become complicated, and I struggle to cope with a third entity. My ego appears to be the only aspect I believe to be genuine.
Could only see the world in filters; binding tighter and tighter; and so I never saw you.
I could only perceive the world through distorted lenses, constraining my view more and more, leading to a lack of understanding of who you truly were.
So why do you think we’re getting along now?
Hence, what are your thoughts on our current harmonious connection?
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Written by: Julia Kwamya
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