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You chose the simple life
My love was way too much for you to bear
And left our world to end right there
But I still hear you whispering my name
Surely there's a part unchanged
How could you be so far away
When I still see your face like it was only yesterday
And although you're out of sight
Would you still be the same if I was next to you tonight?

Still
Still on my mind now, still
You still know how to make me feel
How come these wounds won't heal
You're still on my mind now, still

Now how could I compete
With something bigger than the both of us
Why were we not good enough
We gave it all and watched it burn away
But the ashes still remain
I wonder what it is you say
When you close your eyes, what do you ask for when you pray
What do you need to sooth your soul
Why can't I find something else to make sense of it all

Still
Still on my mind now, still
You still know how to make me feel
How come these wounds won't heal
You're still on my mind now,

I can't let go, don't wanna let go
I can't let go, don't wanna let go

Still
Still on my mind now, still
You still know how to make me feel
How come these wounds won't heal?
You still have the power
Still, when we walked away
I thought we'd fade to gray
Thinking if you feel the same
If I don't want to heal
Why won't this heart beat still?




You're still on my mind now, still
You're still on my mind now, still

Overall Meaning

The song "Still" by Katy B is a heartfelt ballad about a past relationship that ended too soon. The lyrics express the feeling of the singer still being emotionally attached to her ex-partner, even though they have moved on with their lives. The song is a reflection on the choices they both made and how the singer still holds onto memories of their time together.


The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song. It talks about how the singer's ex-partner chose the simple life over the love that the singer had to offer. The line "My love was way too much for you to bear" implies that the love between them was intense, but her partner wasn't ready for it. The singer laments how their beautiful world ended abruptly, but she still hears her partner whispered her name. She wonders if there's a part of them that hasn't changed or moved on. The chorus repeats the word 'still' to emphasize the lasting effect that her ex-partner has had on her even after they are no longer together.


The second verse raises the question of why they didn't work out, even though they gave it their all. It talks about how something bigger than them was responsible for the relationship falling apart. The song addresses how despite everything, the singer can't let go of the memories of their relationship. She struggles to find closure even when her ex-partner is out of sight, and she still thinks of them every day.


Line by Line Meaning

You chose the simple life
You opted for an uncomplicated life


My love was way too much for you to bear
My love overwhelmed you and was difficult for you to handle


And left our world to end right there
You left our relationship to dissolve away


But I still hear you whispering my name
I still hear your voice calling out to me


Surely there's a part unchanged
Undoubtedly, there's a part of you that's still the same


How could you be so far away
Why are you so distant from me?


When I still see your face like it was only yesterday
I remember your face vividly as if it was only yesterday


And although you're out of sight
Even though you are not visible


Would you still be the same if I was next to you tonight?
If I were to be with you tonight, would you still be the person I used to know?


Now how could I compete
How could I possibly rival


With something bigger than the both of us
With something that's larger than both of us


Why were we not good enough
What was it about us that wasn't enough?


We gave it all and watched it burn away
We put in all our efforts, but it eventually turned to ashes


But the ashes still remain
But the remnants still linger


I wonder what it is you say
I'm curious about what you say


When you close your eyes, what do you ask for when you pray
When you shut your eyes to pray, what is it that you request?


What do you need to sooth your soul
What do you crave to pacify your soul?


Why can't I find something else to make sense of it all
Why can't I find something else to comprehend it all?


I can't let go, don't wanna let go
I cannot detach myself, don't want to detach myself


You still have the power
You still hold the influence or control


Still, when we walked away
Nevertheless, when we parted ways


I thought we'd fade to gray
I believed we would gradually lose color and vitality


Thinking if you feel the same
Wondering if you have the same emotions


If I don't want to heal
If I don't want to recover


Why won't this heart beat still?
Why won't this heart stop beating?


You're still on my mind now, still
You're still in my thoughts


You still know how to make me feel
You still know how to make me experience emotions


How come these wounds won't heal
Why don't these wounds recover?




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fraser SMITH, Gordon Warren, Katie Brien

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Verse 1:]
You chose the simple life
My love was way too much for you to bear
And left our world to end right there
But I still hear you whispering my name
Surely there's a part unchanged
How could you be so far away
When I still see your face like it was only yesterday
And although you're out of sight
Would you still be the same if I was next to you tonight?

[Chorus:]
Still
Still on my mind now, still
You still know how to make me feel
How come these wounds won't heal
You're still on my mind now, still

[Verse 2:]
Now how could I compete
With something bigger than the both of us
Why were we not good enough
We gave it all and watched it burn away
But the ashes still remain
I wonder what it is you say
When you close your eyes, what do you ask for when you pray
What do you need to sooth your soul
Why can't I find something else to make sense of it all

[Chorus]

[Bridge:]
I can't let go, don't wanna let go
I can't let go, don't wanna let go

[Verse 3:]
Still
Still on my mind now, still
You still know how to make me feel
How come these wounds won't heal?
You still have the power
Still, when we walked away
I thought we'd fade to gray
Thinking if you feel the same
If I don't want to heal
Why won't this heart beat still?
You're still on my mind now, still
You're still on my mind now, still



All comments from YouTube:

Djamila Puna Zau

The most underrated singer in the world. Hands Down. Such an inspiration, never stop your absolutely brilliant.

habbogigi

Gorgeous woman, gorgeous voice. She's so refreshing

XTRM

Stupidly so... I mean it's ridiculous. Katy was to be back in 2020... Stupid virus blag!

Monika Tyszka

Her eyes, her lips, her voice. She's all perfect... Doesn't she? :-)

Ghost 777

@soacker25 me too bro

soacker25

Her lips make me mad!!!

Annabelle C

I listened to this song at the beginning of the year when it was first released, when things were good and it was just a catchy song. Now the lyrics mean everything to me, I feel every word that she's singing. I've never been in so much emotional pain in my entire life, I just want things to go back to the way they were. I miss him.

animalcol1

Hoping things are great for you now!

MAN FAT

Annabelle C if he made you cry he simply isnt worth missing ☺.

bradley cooper

I know the feeling:(

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