Parallel
LAFAWNDAH Lyrics

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If I hang up, roof will fall
Now she vanished and my joints might pop
Ought to reach the motherland where she lays

Not enough metaphor
To explain how I'ma miss her bones
Here's a raw truth and I moan it's dead

She has fed me she has borne me
Now I can't locate
I can't hide my face in her face
This world's gonna be so odd
(Be so odd, gonna be so odd)

I have eyes yet to adore
I have chest yet to embrace
Love in the land she left
I will remain amazed she's dead
She's dead

The taste of your lipstick stays on
The tip of my tongue tip of my tongue
The taste of your lipstick stays on
The tip of my tongue tip of my tongue
The taste of your lipstick stays on
The tip of my tongue tip of my tongue
The taste of your lipstick stays on

The tip of my tongue tip of my tongue
Tip of my tongue tip of my, tip of my tongue

Overall Meaning

In "Parallel," LAFAWNDAH expresses the pain and longing that comes with the loss of a loved one. The lyrics paint a picture of a deep connection with someone who has now disappeared. The line "If I hang up, the roof will fall" suggests that the relationship served as a vital support system in the singer's life. The absence of the person leaves the singer feeling unstable and vulnerable, as indicated by the line "Now she vanished and my joints might pop."

The lyrics also touch on the desire to return to the "motherland," where the loved one now rests. This portrays a longing for a deeper connection with their roots and a desire to find solace and closure in the familiar. The line "Not enough metaphor to explain how I'ma miss her bones" suggests that no words can adequately express the depth of their emotional pain and loss. The raw truth of the situation weighs heavily on the singer, leading to a mournful moan.

The second verse emphasizes the nurturing role of the loved one, reflecting on how they have provided and supported the singer. However, now they struggle to locate and find comfort in the absence of this person. The line "This world's gonna be so odd" implies that life will feel strange and unfamiliar without the presence of the loved one. The repeated chant of "She's dead" at the end further emphasizes the finality of their departure.

Overall, "Parallel" portrays a profound sense of longing, grief, and emotional disorientation that comes with the loss of a significant relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

If I hang up, roof will fall
If I end this connection, everything will crumble

Now she vanished and my joints might pop
Now that she's gone, I feel a sense of unease and disconnection

Ought to reach the motherland where she lays
I should strive to return to the place where she rests

Not enough metaphor
No amount of figurative language can adequately describe

To explain how I'ma miss her bones
How much I will long for her presence

Here's a raw truth and I moan it's dead
Here's a honest reality that brings me sorrow because it's gone

She has fed me she has borne me
She has nourished and given life to me

Now I can't locate
Now I cannot find

I can't hide my face in her face
I can no longer seek solace in her presence

This world's gonna be so odd
This world is going to feel strange