Stay On The Line
Kat Cunning Lyrics
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And the walls start to move in the moon
With the curtains blowin′
Like the breath of a mouth on
A nightfall of stars over you
Callin' to li-like and I′m taken right back
To fall when I first saw you move
Your voice on my landline
I feel like I'm right next to you
Stay on the line
I just want to hear you breathe
Stay on the line
I'm hanging on
Stay on the line
I just want to hear you breathe
Stay on the line
Until you come
I can feel your fingers
Like a paint by numbers
Like a landscape for you to consume
And I feel my roots cry
Knowing you′re my gardener
You can water me until I bloom
Call and it′s like hey, ay
And your voice like mine breaks
And you words pull me into the bloom
All my parts exploding
Moving in slow motion
Like icicles moving for you
Stay on the line
I just want to hear you breathe
Stay on the line
I'm hanging on
Stay on the line
I just want to hear you breathe
Stay on the line
Until you come
I′m gonna lay you down
Come on say you're the last one falling
I′m gonna lay you down
Come on say you're the last one falling
I′m gonna lay you down
Come on say you're the last one falling
I'm gonna lay you down
Come on say you′re the last one falling (falling)
Stay on the line
I just want to hear you breathe
Stay on the line
I′m hanging on
Stay on the line
I just want to hear you breathe
Stay on the line
Until you come
Stay on the line
I just want to hear you breathe (I just want to hear you)
Stay on the line (stay on the line)
Stay on the line
I just want to hear you breathe
Stay on the line
I'm hanging on
Stay on the line
Stay on the line
Stay on the line
Stay on the line
The lyrics of Kat Cunning's song "Stay on the Line" evoke a sense of longing and connection. The opening lines describe a moment of introspection, lying in bed as the surroundings seem to close in. The vivid imagery of the curtains blowing like the breath of a mouth and the nightfall of stars create a dream-like atmosphere. The singer reminisces about their first encounter with the person they are missing, their hands trembling like a landslide and the sound of their voice on the landline making them feel close.
The chorus, "Stay on the line, I just want to hear you breathe, Stay on the line, I'm hanging on," reveals the longing for the other person's presence and a desperate desire to maintain a connection, even if only through the sound of their breathing. The singer feels a deep intimacy and longing for their touch, comparing it to a paint by numbers or a landscape waiting to be consumed. They recognize the power the other person holds in nurturing their growth and compare themselves to a plant waiting to be watered and bloom.
The bridge section continues the theme of longing and connection, as the singer is pulled into the other person's words and feels all their emotions exploding and moving in slow motion. The repeated line, "Come on say you're the last one falling," suggests a fear of being left behind or being the last person to hold on to the relationship. Overall, the song employs powerful imagery and emotive language to convey a sense of yearning, connection, and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
When I lay in my bed, ceiling expanding
When I lie in bed and look up, it feels like the ceiling is getting bigger
And the walls start to move in the moon
And it seems like the walls are closing in as the moonlight shines through
With the curtains blowin' like the breath of a mouth on a nightfall of stars over you
As the curtains sway, it's as if they are breathing like a mouth, creating a starry night atmosphere around you
Callin' to li-like and I'm taken right back to fall when I first saw you move
Remembering how your movements captivated me, it's like a call that takes me back to our initial encounter in autumn
My hands like a landslide, your voice on my landline, I feel like I'm right next to you
The feeling of my hands moving uncontrollably, and your voice on the phone, makes it seem like we're together in person
I can feel your fingers like a paint by numbers, like a landscape for you to consume
The sensation of your fingers on my body is like following a paint by numbers guide, creating a landscape that you can fully experience
And I feel my roots cry, knowing you're my gardener, you can water me until I bloom
I feel a deep emotional connection, where I know you nurture me like a gardener, providing the care and support for me to grow and blossom
Call and it's like hey, ay, and your voice like mine breaks, and your words pull me into the bloom
When you call, it's a casual greeting, and your voice trembles like mine, drawing me into a state of vibrant growth and transformation
All my parts exploding, moving in slow motion, like icicles moving for you
Every aspect of myself feels electrified, moving in a slow and deliberate manner, similar to icicles melting and moving for your presence
I'm gonna lay you down, come on say you're the last one falling
I want to make you feel comfortable and secure, so tell me that you're the last person to surrender to love
Stay on the line, I just want to hear you breathe
Please stay on the phone with me, as all I desire is to listen to the sound of your breath
Until you come
Stay on the line until you arrive in person
I'm hanging on
I'm desperately holding onto our connection
Stay on the line
Please continue to stay connected with me
I'm gonna lay you down, come on say you're the last one falling (falling)
I will make you feel cared for, so tell me that you're the final person to succumb to love and vulnerability
Stay on the line, I just want to hear you breathe (I just want to hear you)
Please stay connected with me, as all I long for is to listen to the sound of your breathing
Stay on the line (stay on the line)
Don't hang up, continue to stay connected
Stay on the line
Please don't disconnect
Stay on the line
Continue to stay connected with me
Writer(s): Nikolai Potthoff, Katrina Cunningham, Andrew Tyler
Contributed by Thomas A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jorge luis reyes bautista
totally excellent the music, the video, the style and your kat blow my mind
RowanWolf22
I really hope more people find your music! Because goodness lords your music is incredible! King of Shadow enchanted me in Trinkets and now I’m so excited to see more music from you! Ah hell.
Achi AU
Same here!
Juliana Razillem
Brasilll tô apaixonada nessa mulher que vozzzzz maravilhosa ❤️🇧🇷❤️ alguém em 2020?Kat I'm so fucking in love with you🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷❤️❤️
arianny dantas
que voz perfeita ❤️😍
LH Alison
I fell down a Kat Cunning rabbit hole and I'm never leaving
Josen 17
Yes, I am not the only one.
Ali🖤
Does Kat seriously know how infectious she is? I’ve spent the last hour binging her videos when I should be sleeping🙈❤️
Max G
I heard this song with paste magazine and loved it. I hen waited so long for it to come out on Spotify, and now that there is also a video my happiness is compleet. Love you Kat, keep up the good work! :)
Kat Cunning
thank you baby!