Dawn
Lena Lyrics


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Where is my camera
This picture denies all my ties
To this side of the road
And maybe in Florida
I'd hold up myself for the keys
To the cramp in your style

I raise my glass to the cut and dry
To the amplified
I raise my glass to the B-side

I, I live through everything
Because I'm overdressed
Yeah, overdressed when I'm put to a test
(Man talking)
If news
of every inch of you, were sold by Friday
in my way, I'd spread your wealth
and drink up to your health

I raise my glass to the cut and dry




To the amplified
I raise my glass to the B-side

Overall Meaning

In Lena's song Dawn, the opening lines "Where is my camera/This picture denies all my ties/To this side of the road/And maybe in Florida/I'd hold up myself for the keys/To the cramp in your style" suggest that the singer is feeling disconnected from their current situation and is seeking a change of scenery. They feel as though they are stuck in a rut, indicated by the reference to the "cramp in your style." The chorus, "I raise my glass to the cut and dry/To the amplified/I raise my glass to the B-side," could be seen as a celebration of the unconventional and the ignored. The "B-side" of a record is typically the lesser-known, often overlooked track, but Lena raises her glass to it anyway, suggesting that there is value in the overlooked.


The verses contrast this celebration of the overlooked with the singer's feelings of being overdressed and out of place. The line "I, I live through everything/Because I'm overdressed/Yeah, overdressed when I'm put to the test" implies that the singer feels like they are too put together or too formal for their surroundings. The following spoken word section emphasizes the theme of spreading one's wealth and enjoying life, even in the face of possible exploitation. Overall, Dawn seems to be a song about feeling out of place and searching for something deeper and more meaningful.


Line by Line Meaning

Where is my camera
I am searching for a way to capture this moment and preserve it forever.


This picture denies all my ties
The photo I have taken or the memory I have created does not represent my current life situation or identity.


To this side of the road
The path I am on currently.


And maybe in Florida
I am thinking about the possibility of a different location or life experience.


I'd hold up myself for the keys
I would do whatever it takes to make that change happen.


To the cramp in your style
I am aware of the burdens or struggles someone else may be going through.


I raise my glass to the cut and dry
I am toasting to the straightforward or obvious.


To the amplified
I am celebrating the moments or experiences that have had a significant impact on me.


I raise my glass to the B-side
I am honoring the alternative or lesser-known parts of something or someone.


I, I live through everything
I persevere and survive every obstacle, challenge, and experience.


Because I'm overdressed
I am more prepared or equipped than needed for the situation at hand.


Yeah, overdressed when I'm put to a test
Even when faced with a challenge, I am ready and confident in my abilities.


(Man talking)
Another person is speaking now.


If news of every inch of you, were sold by Friday
If every detail about you were made available publicly in a short amount of time.


in my way, I'd spread your wealth
I would use my influence or connections to share your accomplishments or successes with others.


and drink up to your health
I would celebrate and honor you with a toast.




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I'm a simple man......I see Lena, I click.

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@1A_B_C1

Why?

@richardwinchester2418

DAMN STRAIGHT in Any of her numerous side projects, she always delivers whether it's screams or lullabies, her vocals entice!!

@frawleyfitness5052

Same!

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@richardwinchester2418

She's actively creating what i lovingly call the Lenaverse!!!!!

@RayKennedy213

I don't think you could have worded that more perfectly! We all do revolve around her!

@user-uh5rj3cr8j

Лена лучшая.самаялучшая и неповторимая.так держать солнце

@SneakyJoeRu

Про неповторимую - не соглашусь. Повторяется постоянно, аж слух режет - а я обычно не слушаю значение лирики, больше мелодию.
Но голос красивый, да.

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