Kina started playing shows at the age of four in front of her stuffed animals. Now she plays in front of people, though it wasn’t the quickest transition for the admittedly shy songstress. While attending college at USC, Kina often retreated to the secluded stairwells around campus where she could write and sing without being heard. Protected by their quiet confines, she found a safe haven and a creative outlet for her music. Armed with a guitar and a cup of tea, Kina wrote in every stairwell she came across. And it was within these stairwells that she developed her confidence as a songwriter and her poise as a performer.
In 2007, Kina joined YouTube, made a music video and entered herself into a contest. A few months later, her video for “Message From Your Heart” aired during the Superbowl and its 97 million viewers (or 194 million eyeballs, depending on how you’re keeping track) and she walked away with a record deal. Since then, Kina has regularly posted her songs on YouTube, amassing many millions of views, and toured throughout North America. Her songs have been heard on television shows such as ABC’s General Hospital and MTV’s College Life.
Can't Feel My Face
Kina Grannis Lyrics
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And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come
But at least we'll both be beautiful and stay forever young
This I know, this I know
She told me, "Don't worry about it"
She told me, "Don't worry no more"
We both know we can't go without it
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it
And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb
And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come
All the misery was necessary when we're deep in love
This I know, and this I know
She told me, "Don't worry about it"
She told me, "Don't worry no more"
We both know we can't go without it
She told me you'll never be alone, oh, oh, woo
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it, oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it, oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it, oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
The lyrics to "Can't Feel My Face" by Kina Grannis describe the toxic and addictive nature of a relationship. Despite knowing that being with this person is destructive and could lead to their demise, the singer is willing to ignore the warning signs and continue to numb their pain through the relationship. The lyrics convey the idea that the couple is stuck in a cycle of hurt and pleasure, unable to break free from the addiction to each other.
The phrase "at least we'll both be numb" suggests that they are seeking refuge from their real-life problems and choosing to overlook the pain caused by the relationship. The line "All the misery was necessary when we're deep in love" implies that the hurtful moments are justified because they are in love. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that is not healthy but is hard to let go of.
The chorus of the song, "I can't feel my face when I'm with you, but I love it," emphasizes the notion of being addicted to the relationship, despite the negative consequences. The repetition of this line reinforces the idea that they are choosing to ignore the red flags and focus on the immediate pleasure.
Overall, the lyrics to "Can't Feel My Face" explore the theme of a toxic and addictive relationship that is hard to let go of even though it's damaging.
Line by Line Meaning
And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb
I'm aware that being with her may eventually destroy me, but at least we won't feel anything when it happens
And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come
No matter what, she'll always come out on top and things are going to get worse
But at least we'll both be beautiful and stay forever young
We may not have much else, but we'll always have our looks and youth
She told me, "Don't worry about it"
She wants me to stop fretting over everything
She told me, "Don't worry no more"
She's assuring me that everything will be okay
We both know we can't go without it
We're both dependent on each other, and we can't live without this relationship
She told me you'll never be alone, oh, oh, woo
She's promising me that I'll always have her by my side, no matter what
All the misery was necessary when we're deep in love
The pain and hardship we've been through is worth it because of the depth of our love
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
Being with her makes me feel numb
But I love it, but I love it
Despite the numbness, I enjoy being with her
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lacrimosa
Your voice is literal perfection. This video is literal perfection.
celinexol
Ohmygod Kina! I love this cover!! This is my JAM. Your voice is soo beautiful and I love it! You're SOO talented and creative and I love watching your videos! It was awesomesauce to finally meet you at Vidcon and I hope I can see you again! Keep singing amazingly and I love U and your voice!!😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️
AJ Rafael
this is sick
alex
just wow. incredible layering and depth as per usual! you always know how to make music really resonate with me. x
Lilu
Jesse is one hella lucky guy woah. Absolutely love this rendition. So creative and original. You're amazing!
Carver 秋照 Oblander
So cool! Your collabs with Fresh Big Mouf are always really neat!
Helen N
The song was wonderful and I loved the out-tro where you hand wrote the names, definitely very creative and personal! :)
Tinsley
Absolutely love your voice, Kina! Beautiful.
Carlo Salinas
SO GOOD. You both nailed this cover, ugh loved it!
Dana Snyder
You are so beautiful inside in out! And I am in love with this cover as usual, Kina you've done it again!!😊💖