88
Lowell Lyrics
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88 people wanna go back
touchin yourself to video
gimmie the time atleast youll know
oooooooohhh
i let you know that i can be unfaithful
but,
i like to tell you when im gonna stray
are you faithful?
are you true?
Let me take away your pain and all your blues
Do you wanna get up and go???
Pick your bags with the one you love
meet me corner under the sun
ooooooooohhhohohohoh
i let you know
that i can be unfaithful
but i tell you when im gonna stray
are you faithful?
are you true?
Let me take away all your pain
and your blues
ooohohohohohohohoh
The lyrics to Lowell's song "88" are about the pressures that the artist feels from the people in her life. She feels like she has 88 people on her back, all pressuring her in different ways. They are all trying to influence her and control her, but she wants to maintain her independence and her own sense of self. She also touches on the idea of sexual exploration and honesty in relationships. She acknowledges that she can be unfaithful, but she believes in being open and truthful about it.
The repetition of "are you faithful? are you true?" suggests that Lowell is questioning the loyalty of those around her, perhaps because of her own struggles with faithfulness. At the same time, she wants to take away the pain and blues of those she cares about. The chorus urges the listener to get up and go, to leave behind whatever is holding them back, and to meet up with someone they love. The tone of the song is both melancholic and hopeful, as Lowell grapples with the difficulties of relationships and the complicated nature of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
88 people on my back
I have a lot of individuals depending on me and I feel overburdened.
88 people wanna go back
There are numerous individuals who prefer the past and wish to return to it.
touching yourself to video
You're using videos to pleasure yourself physically.
gimmie the time atleast youll know
Please provide me with ample time to clear my thoughts and figure out what I want.
oooooooohhh
The singer is vocalizing the music's beat and melody.
i let you know that i can be unfaithful
The singer is honest about the fact that she may not always be faithful to her significant other.
but, i like to tell you when im gonna stray
The singer prefers to communicate with her partner and disclose if she intends to be unfaithful.
are you faithful?
The singer is inquiring if her partner is loyal to her.
are you true?
The singer wants to know if her partner is truthful and genuine.
Let me take away your pain and all your blues
The singer wants to be there for her partner during difficult times and relieve their stress.
Do you wanna get up and go???
The singer is questioning if her partner wants to leave their current situation and start fresh.
Pick your bags with the one you love
Pack your belongings with the person you adore.
meet me corner under the sun
Let's reunite on a street corner bathed in sunlight.
ooooooooohhhohohohoh
The singer is expressing strong emotions through vocalizations.
i let you know that i can be unfaithful
The singer is again disclosing that she may not always remain faithful to her partner.
but i tell you when im gonna stray
However, she is willing to be open and communicate with her partner if intending to be unfaithful.
Let me take away all your pain
The singer wants to help alleviate her partner's suffering.
and your blues
She also wants to rid her partner of any sadness or depression they may be experiencing.
ooohohohohohohohoh
The singer is voicing her emotions with passion and intensity.
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rjsmith6698
I find Lowell's music somewhat reminiscent of early Pink Floyd (with Syd Barrett). It's "out there". And I like it! :-)
@becklee94
I just discovered her and I'm obsessed
@Ayavaron
There's a lot of energy to this song and video. it'd be nice if the lyrics were onscreen.
@lydiawei9252
this is literally my aesthetic
@ArhelgerProductions
These visuals are reminding me of a certain aesthetic if you get what I'm saying.
@Reason4Termination
listening during the pandemic.
@h.t.slimin3969
This song is so good !This song is Roxy 2015 Movie song!!!#Love #
@losangeleslovesyou
❤
@hjillumi880
wow all this how we grew up is nuts as fuck
@biancabiaaa482
I'm on that side of the internet.... again :(.