The Park
LIVING ROOM - Feist Lyrics
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You thought that you saw him, but no you did not
It's not him coming across the sea to surprise you
Not him who would know where in London to find you
Sadness so real that it populates
The city and leaves you homeless again
Steam from a cup and snow on the path
The past
There's hope to have
In the past
Why would he come back through the park
You thought that you saw him, but no you did not
Who can be sure of anything through
The distance that keeps you from knowing truth
Why would he think, the boy could become
The man who could make you sure he was the one
The one
My one
My one
In "The Park" by Feist, the lyrics depict a sense of longing and nostalgia, as well as the pain of lost love. The line "Why would he come back through the park?" suggests that the singer is hoping for a reunion with someone from their past. They thought they caught a glimpse of this person, but it turns out to be a false sighting. The lyrics convey the disappointment and confusion that arise from the possibility of reconnecting with a lost love, only to have it shattered.
The lyric "Sadness so real that it populates the city and leaves you homeless again" portrays the overwhelming emotions the singer is experiencing. The sadness has become so pervasive that it feels like an inescapable part of their surroundings, leaving them feeling displaced and lonely. The mention of steam from a cup and snow on the path indicates a change in seasons, symbolizing the passage of time and the transition from the present to the past. This further emphasizes the theme of longing for what once was.
The chorus, "There's hope to have in the past," suggests that the singer finds solace and comfort in reminiscing about happier times. They believe that by dwelling on memories, they can find a sense of hope and security. The repetition of "My one" at the end of the song implies a deep yearning for their lost love, indicating that despite the pain, their feelings remain unchanged.
Overall, "The Park" captures the bittersweet nature of nostalgia and the complexities of love and loss. It reflects on the longing for a lost connection and the hope that lingers in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Why would he come back through the park?
What is the reason for his return to the park?
You thought that you saw him, but no you did not
You believed you saw him, but it was just an illusion
It's not him coming across the sea to surprise you
He is not the one crossing the sea to astonish you
Not him who would know where in London to find you
He is not the person who would be aware of your location in London
Sadness so real that it populates
A profound sadness that fills
The city and leaves you homeless again
The sadness permeates the city and leaves you feeling displaced once more
Steam from a cup and snow on the path
The sight of steam rising from a cup and snow covering the path
The seasons have changed from the present to past
The passage of time has transformed the seasons from present to past
The past
Reflecting upon the past
There's hope to have
There is still hope to cherish
In the past
Within the realm of the past
Why would he think, the boy could become
Why did he believe the boy could grow
The man who could make you sure he was the one
The man who could reassure you that he was the only one
The one
The individual
My one
My significant other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leslie Feist
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@rika4010
Why would he come back through the park
You thought that you saw him, but no you did not
It's not him coming across the sea to surprise you
Not him who would know where in London to find you
Sadness so real that it populates
The city and leaves you homeless again
Steam from a cup and snow on the path
The seasons have changed from the present to past
The past
There's hope to have
In the past
Why would he come back through the park
You thought that you saw him, but no you did not
Who can be sure of anything through
The distance that keeps you from knowing truth
Why would he think, the boy could become
The man who could make you sure he was the one
The one
My one
My one
@shannonguthrie5375
Picture this....your only love is gone...and you are walking to try and see that life is still worth living without him...and then you see him!!! He is coming towards you through the park!! Such joy fills your heart! But ....it was SO not him. Not him at all. Devastation and sadness overwhelm you. Still...memories of a time when he would come to find you. And all the sudden ..life is about missing him and hoping next time it will be him. PUNCH ME IN THE STOMACH PAIN. FEIST BRILLIANT.
@a.m.c.7667
Anybody here after seeing Dermot post a cover of this on IG today? 🙋🏼♀️ Then, of course, I notice Justin Vernon has also covered this, albeit 11 yrs ago, as well; wonder if that's how DERMOT 1st heard it. Dermot Kennedy: the artist who gives the world the most beautiful art whilst consistentently exposing us to other artists' beautiful work; forever grateful for the bliss this brings me! 🥰🎶🤟
@misemags
I saw that too and really liked his take on it.
@adamdavid3938
This could be the saddest, loneliest thing I've ever heard.
@mannyftw
+Adam David Check out Portishead - Roads
@JustinHaynes123
Adam David you haven’t heard Justin Vernon’s cover of it
@FishBoneYard
And the most beautiful...
@lawrenceleong8747
Good Lord Leslie. What a song. Still so heart wrenching after all these years.
@chrismm25
The onnnnnnnne. OH MY GOD! The way she holds that note resurfaces in my mind every few years.
@neurodivergent_lux
I think I heaqrd her the first time five or six years ago.. and I still know all the lyrics. I´m so happy that I found her again, she´s got such a powerful and beautiful voice. It sounds exactly the way I feel about the world <3