Torn
Kate McGill Lyrics


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Overall Meaning

Lyrics interpretation:


Kate McGill's song "Cry" is a heartfelt ballad that delves into the emotional rollercoaster of a broken relationship. The song captures the pain and vulnerability of being in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate the same feelings. The use of the word "cry" symbolizes the emotional release that comes with the realization that the relationship is crumbling.


The opening line "I want to remember now, before my heart has to break" sets the tone for the entire song. It suggests a longing to preserve the happy memories before they are overshadowed by heartbreak. The lyrics portray the struggle between holding on and letting go, as McGill sings about "tearing my soul to stay." This portrays the internal conflict of desperately wanting the relationship to work, despite the signs pointing towards its inevitable demise.


As the song progresses, McGill's vocals carry a sense of melancholy, emphasizing the pain of unrequited love. She sings, "so go on and cry, cry, cry, just like you want me to," conveying the internal battle of choosing to either continue longing for a love that will never be or to let go and move on. The repetition of "cry" throughout the song underscores the emotional release that comes with acknowledging the truth.


Overall, "Cry" captures the raw emotions and vulnerability that accompany a failing relationship. It speaks to the inner turmoil of hoping for a different outcome while ultimately accepting the reality and finding strength to heal.


Line by Line Meaning

I never thought that I would feel this type of way
I never expected to experience such overwhelming emotions


Can't seem to put these tears away
I am unable to stop crying


And you did it all over again
You repeated the same hurtful actions


I'm sitting alone, no hope, no friends
I am isolated and without any support or companionship


And I don't want your sympathy
I do not desire your pity


I just want you to see what you've done to me
I simply want you to realize the impact of your actions on me


I'm no longer the person I used to be
I have changed significantly due to the pain you caused me


Just wanna hold you close, but you're out of reach
I yearn to be near you, but you remain unattainable


And I'm drowning in these memories
I am overwhelmed and consumed by the recollection of the past


Can't seem to put these tears away
I am unable to stop crying


And you did it all over again
You repeated the same hurtful actions


I'm sitting alone, no hope, no friends
I am isolated and without any support or companionship


And I don't want your sympathy
I do not desire your pity


I just want you to see what you've done to me
I simply want you to realize the impact of your actions on me


Now my heart's too cold to be broken
My heart has become so numb and unfeeling that it cannot be hurt anymore


Now my soul's too old to be stolen
My inner self has become weary and guarded, no longer vulnerable to being taken advantage of


Now my heart's too cold to be broken
My heart has become so numb and unfeeling that it cannot be hurt anymore


Now my soul's too old to be stolen
My inner self has become weary and guarded, no longer vulnerable to being taken advantage of




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Phil Thornalley

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@paulaquintero7202

I thought I saw a man brought to life
He was warm, he came around like he was dignified
He showed me what it was to cry
Well you couldn't be that man I adored
You don't seem to know, don't seem to care
What your heart is for
No, I don't know him anymore
There's nothin' where we used to lie
Conversation has run dry
That's what's going on
Nothing's fine, I'm torn
I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel, I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
Wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn
You're a little late
I'm already torn
So I guess the fortune teller's right
I should have seen just what was there
And not some holy light
But you crawled beneath my veins and now
I don't care, I have no luck
I don't miss it all that much
There's just so many things
That I can't touch, I'm torn
I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel, I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn
You're a little late
I'm already torn
Torn
There's nothing where he used to lie
My inspiration has run dry
And that's what is goin' on
Nothin's right, I'm torn
I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying naked on the floor
Illusion never changed
Into something real
I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn
I'm all out of faith
This is how I feel, I'm cold and I'm ashamed
Bound and broken on the floor
You're a little late
I'm already torn
Torn
Torn



All comments from YouTube:

@gabyoshimi

It’s been so long since your covers make me fall in love with music. You introduced me to Bastille and to so many great songs. And this one was part of my teenage years and you just managed to make it more beautiful ❤️ your voice is a gift. Thank you

@Alto53

This is like ASMR. Awesome.

@Judgles

Beautiful! And the "guitar solo" was a triumph! xxx

@superhunk1989

This is soooo beautiful.
I love the way you put your personal touch into this cover.

@katem3

superhunk1989 thank you! 🧡

@zdhackers09

It touches my soul when you sing

@babyxbobin

Yours has been my favourite voice for so long! Nice to hear it again!

@hashimnadeem4500

You’ve got one heart touching voice

@LukeyOxo

One of my favourite songs. Your cover made me fall in love with it all over again. Thank you! Keep doing you and supplying us with these wonderful covers xoxo

@auburnsongbird2044

Perfect emotion! This was fabulous.

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