Fate
LYDIA. Lyrics
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I can't seem to fall asleep these days
And you can't seem to stop digging this grave
'Cause you were only eighteen at the time
And I was holding up these streets just fine
Come on, oh, come on
Well everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
But day after day after day I called out fate
Oh, darling I've been thinking about you
And you are thinking how much farther it was
It's filling up our lives
Don't you just see what's happened?
That we never stay away, come on
Place me on your scene and lie fate
Well everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
But day after day after day I called out
(I can barely see the...)
Place me on your scene and lie fate
Staring at the scenery, wait 'til, just wait 'til
Well everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
(Staring at the scenery)
Day after day after day I called out
(I can barely see the...)
Place me on your scene and lie fate
(Staring at the scenery)
Well everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
(Staring at the scenery)
Day after day after day I called out fate
The lyrics of Fate, by LYDIA., delve into the complexities of a relationship that has been fraught with challenges and difficulties. The song opens with the admission that the singer is finding it hard to fall asleep, alluding to the turmoil within. Furthermore, the second line implies that the other person in the relationship is digging a grave, metaphorically speaking. As the song progresses, we learn that the two characters are struggling to deal with the aftermath of events that have taken place when they were young. The singer acknowledges that they were too young to understand the gravity of their situation, whereas the other person seems to be carrying the weight of their decisions from back then.
Despite the difficulties, the singer can't help but think about the other person ('Oh, darling I've been thinking about you') and how far they've come since their shared past. They also reflect upon the words shared between them and the impact they've had on their lives. The chorus of the song has the singer calling out fate day after day after day, indicating that they're trying to come to terms with the way their lives have shaped out. The repeated line 'Place me on your scene and lie fate' could be interpreted as the singer pleading with fate to change the course they're on.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that fate, despite its unpredictability, can be shaped by our actions and decisions. It is a call to reflect on our past and learn from it, to come to peace with the choices that we've made, and to embrace the uncertain future.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just, it's just
There's something going on that the singer is trying to express
I can't seem to fall asleep these days
The singer is having trouble sleeping, possibly because of something on their mind
And you can't seem to stop digging this grave
The other person seems to be doing something that is causing harm or damage
'Cause you were only eighteen at the time
The other person did something when they were younger that may be affecting them now
And I was holding up these streets just fine
The singer was doing well on their own
Come on, oh, come on
The singer is urging the other person to change their behavior
Place me on your scene and lie fate
The singer wants the other person to include them in their plans and decisions
Well everything that you ever said to me
The other person's words have had an impact on the singer
No, it wasn't just words
The other person's words were not empty or meaningless
(No, it wasn't just words)
Reiteration of the previous line
But day after day after day I called out fate
The singer has been hoping for a certain outcome or destiny
Oh, darling I've been thinking about you
The singer has been thinking a lot about the other person
And you are thinking how much farther it was
The other person may be thinking about the past and how things have changed
It's filling up our lives
The situation is becoming all-consuming and impacting both of their lives
Don't you just see what's happened?
The singer thinks the other person should recognize how things have turned out
That we never stay away, come on
The two of them keep coming back to each other, even when things get tough
(I can barely see the...)
The singer's thoughts are getting jumbled
Staring at the scenery, wait 'til, just wait 'til
The singer is waiting for something, possibly a change
(Staring at the scenery)
Reiteration of the previous line
Day after day after day I called out fate
The singer has been hoping for something to change or happen over time
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jonathan Magana
It's just, it's just I can't seem to fall asleep these days
And you can't seem to stop digging this grave
'Cause you were only eighteen at the time
And I was holding up these streets just fine
Come on, oh, come on
Place me on your scene and I'll take
Everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
But day after day after day
I call that fate
Oh, darling I've been thinking about you
And you are thinking how much fun it was
Filling up our lungs
But don't you just see what's happened?
Yeah, we never stay lonely, come on
Place me on your scene and I'll take
Everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
But day after day after day
I call that fate
(I can't bare to see you)
Place me on your scene and I'll take
(Staring at the ceiling)
Everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
Day after day after day
I call that
(I can't bare to see you)
Place me on your scene and I'll take
(Staring at the ceiling)
Everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
Day after day after day
I call that fate
Maria B
Lydia makes my heart happy.
alyssabell100
Lydia is amazing. I havent stopped listening to them these past two months. Not every many people have heard of them so I made a dance to now the one you once loved is leaving for school and alot of people go to the dance recitles. :)
Neenah Richards
Soundtrack of my life. Completely inspirational music, and amazing talent. <3
Charles Pochie
Same
Jonathan Magana
It's just, it's just I can't seem to fall asleep these days
And you can't seem to stop digging this grave
'Cause you were only eighteen at the time
And I was holding up these streets just fine
Come on, oh, come on
Place me on your scene and I'll take
Everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
But day after day after day
I call that fate
Oh, darling I've been thinking about you
And you are thinking how much fun it was
Filling up our lungs
But don't you just see what's happened?
Yeah, we never stay lonely, come on
Place me on your scene and I'll take
Everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
But day after day after day
I call that fate
(I can't bare to see you)
Place me on your scene and I'll take
(Staring at the ceiling)
Everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
Day after day after day
I call that
(I can't bare to see you)
Place me on your scene and I'll take
(Staring at the ceiling)
Everything that you ever said to me
No, it wasn't just words
(No, it wasn't just words)
Day after day after day
I call that fate
Kylee Headings
I could listen to Lydia over and over again.
Cinlouxx
I can't get enough of Lydia. (:
Jonathan Mitchell
Yeah, you know, I'll never stop coming back. Can't change it. Nothing connected like this album and This December. I think you gotta live it to understand it.
Eric S.
in two weeks and one day i will be in austin texas doing what i thought to be impossible. seeing lydia live. miracles do happen.
Avery Mau
the cover is gorgeous