She's Always There
Kofi Lyrics
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I gave her the time and the space
Ego is all crumbling down
Walls caving in all the way
Flip the hourglass, running out of time
But she always wanna buy some more
At what cost?
Fraudulent pieces
Honesty leaving
Dishonest reasons
Holding your feet to the fire
Hoping your time don't expire
There she goes
Back from where she came from
I can see it
I can see it in your eyes
Do you mean it?
Or can you tell me it's a lie, girl I feel it to
I'm lost but that's where I found you
So you cut off all your friends
We both say we love each other, at least we pretend
Please don't be dramatic girl, we both know how this ends now
We both know how this ends
Flip the hourglass, running out of time
But she always wanna find some more
She's lost but don't wanna be found
I gave her the time and the space
Ego is all crumbling down
Walls caving in all the way
Flip the hourglass, running out of time
But she always wanna buy some more
There she goes
Back from where she came from
In Kofi's song "She's Always There," the lyrics depict a complex and tumultuous relationship where one person is lost and reluctant to be found. The singer acknowledges that they have given this person time and space, but they see their ego crumbling and walls caving in. The line "Flip the hourglass, running out of time" suggests that time is slipping away, yet the other person always wants to buy more time, possibly indicating a fear of facing the truth. The singer questions the cost of this continuous search for something more, as it seems to involve fraudulent pieces, broken hearts, and a loss of honesty.
The chorus delves into the emotional dynamics of the relationship, with the singer perceiving something in the other person's eyes that may indicate deceit. They express feeling lost but finding the other person in that state, which could imply a sense of connection and understanding. However, the following lines hint at a troubled dynamic, with the other person cutting off their friends and both individuals pretending to love each other. The plea for the other person not to be dramatic suggests an awareness of the destructive patterns that may unfold and an acknowledgment that both parties know how this relationship will conclude.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment and a struggle to maintain a connection with someone who is lost and resistant to being found. The singer's growing awareness of the destructive patterns within the relationship adds a layer of complexity and introspection.
Line by Line Meaning
She's lost but don't wanna be found
She is feeling adrift and confused, but she doesn't want to confront her inner turmoil.
I gave her the time and the space
I offered her patience and freedom to figure things out.
Ego is all crumbling down
Her pride and self-image are slowly breaking apart.
Walls caving in all the way
Her emotional defenses are collapsing completely.
Flip the hourglass, running out of time
Time is slipping away quickly, like sand through an hourglass.
But she always wanna buy some more
She constantly seeks temporary solutions or distractions to prolong facing her issues.
At what cost?
What is the price we pay?
Fraudulent pieces
False fragments that don't fit together.
Broken hearts bleeding
Emotionally wounded hearts bleeding from the pain.
Honesty leaving
Truth and sincerity are disappearing.
Dishonest reasons
Motives and justifications that lack truthfulness.
Holding your feet to the fire
Challenging and pushing you to face difficult truths.
Hoping your time don't expire
Wishing for your time together not to come to an end.
There she goes
She is leaving or departing.
Back from where she came from
Returning to the place or state she originated.
I can see it
I can perceive or sense it.
I can see it in your eyes
I can detect or read it through your eyes.
Do you mean it?
Are you being genuine or sincere?
Or can you tell me it's a lie, girl I feel it too
Or are you capable of deceiving me? Because I can also sense the falsehood.
I'm lost but that's where I found you
Although I am confused, that is precisely when I discovered you.
So you cut off all your friends
You deliberately ended contact with your friends.
We both say we love each other, at least we pretend
We both claim to love each other, even if it's just pretend.
Please don't be dramatic girl, we both know how this ends now
Please don't overreact, because we both understand the inevitable outcome.
Flip the hourglass, running out of time
Time keeps ticking away, and we're running out of it.
But she always wanna find some more
Yet she always desires to seek more, prolonging the situation.
She's lost but don't wanna be found
She feels directionless, but she refuses to confront or discover a new path.
I gave her the time and the space
I offered her the opportunity to find herself without pressure or constraint.
Ego is all crumbling down
Her ego is steadily deteriorating or collapsing.
Walls caving in all the way
Her emotional barriers are collapsing entirely.
Flip the hourglass, running out of time
Time continues to pass, and we're rapidly losing it.
But she always wanna buy some more
Nevertheless, she constantly seeks distractions or temporary solutions to postpone facing reality.
There she goes
She is once again leaving or departing.
Back from where she came from
Returning to where she originally came or started from.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Chaithanya Dasari, Daenan Gyimah
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