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Albatross
Lebanon Hanover Lyrics
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I don't need a home I don't need one
You are like an albatross when you met me
you said you will always need me
If only we could hear what they're telling us every day
Don't think. Feel
If only we could hear what they're telling us every day
the thinking kills the feeling
Thinking kills the feeling
I am like an albatross all the humans that exist
I don't need to see them
and everyone almost everyone I ever met
doesn't understand me
The lyrics of Lebanon Hanover's song "Albatross" explore themes of loneliness, isolation, and feeling misunderstood. The first line, "I am like an albatross I fly over the sea", establishes the metaphor of the singer being like an albatross. Albatrosses are large seabirds that spend most of their lives flying over the ocean and have been known to travel great distances without ever touching land. This symbolizes the singer's detachment from others and their independence from the need for a home.
The second line, "I don't need a home I don't need one", reinforces this idea of the singer not needing a physical place to belong or to call home. The third and fourth lines introduce the idea of another albatross, possibly a romantic partner, who also understands and shares this independence from societal norms. However, the singer acknowledges the fragility of this relationship by saying "if only we could hear what they're telling us every day / the thinking kills the feeling". This suggests that societal pressures and expectations may eventually cause the relationship to falter.
The final lines of the song continue the theme of isolation and misunderstanding, with the singer lamenting that almost everyone they have ever met does not understand them. Overall, the lyrics of "Albatross" paint a picture of a person who feels disconnected from society and longs for someone who truly understands them.
Interesting facts about the song "Albatross":
Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning
I am like an albatross I fly over the sea
I am free and unrestricted, like a bird soaring above the ocean
I don't need a home I don't need one
I do not require a permanent dwelling, as I exist solely in the present
You are like an albatross when you met me
Like me, you were once free and untethered
you said you will always need me
You claimed that our connection was important to you
If only we could hear what they're telling us every day
If only we could listen to the guidance of the universe
Don't think. Feel
It is essential to let our emotions guide us
If only we could hear what they're telling us every day
If only we could heed the wisdom of the cosmos
the thinking kills the feeling
Overthinking can interfere with our intuition and emotional well-being
if only our ears would understand what they say
If only we had a deeper comprehension of the universe's messages
Thinking kills the feeling
Logic and reason can obscure our ability to connect with our true selves
I am like an albatross all the humans that exist
I am fundamentally different from the rest of humanity
I don't need to see them
I do not require social contact or acceptance to thrive
and everyone almost everyone I ever met
With few exceptions, the people I encounter do not comprehend my perspective
doesn't understand me
Others cannot fully grasp my identity and existence
Contributed by Emily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.