His debut studio album, When Facing the Things We Turn Away From, was released through Sony Music Australia on 13 August 2021. When Facing the Things We Turn Away From debuted atop the ARIA Albums Chart and peaked within the top 20 in Belgium and the United Kingdom.
Saigon
Luke Hemmings Lyrics
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Can you remember? No sense of time
No sense of time
They underwater, air out these minds
Hopin' for thunder and these desert eyes
These desert eyes
When facin' the things we turn away from
Oh, it's picked apart until there's nothin' left of us to carry on
Now we're facin' the things we turn away from
Pullin' me under, decline and rewind
Board up my windows, tryna revive
Tryna revive
Oh, you never know inside those moments
How good it was, and how you wasted
All this time alone
Hold on, can we hold?
When facin' the things we turn away from
We're chasin' the way we were in Saigon
Oh, it's picked apart until there's nothin' left of us to carry on
Now we're facin' the things we turn away from
Turn away
Turn away
Turn away
Turn away
When facin' the things we turn away from (turn away, turn away)
We're chasin' the way we were in Saigon (turn away, turn away)
Oh, it's picked apart until there's nothin' left of us to carry on
Now we're facin' the things we turn away from
In his song "Saigon," Luke Hemmings appears to be reflecting on the past and the mistakes he made. The opening lines suggest a disorientation in time and place as he references being "at these lands" and "underwater," indicating a sense of being lost and disconnected from reality. As the song progresses, he speaks of the desire for something more significant, to break free and feel alive again, hoping for the excitement and energy of thunder and the mystery of the desert.
However, as he faces the things he's turned away from, there's a sense of regret for the time he's wasted, wishing he could go back and appreciate it more fully. He cautions listeners not to let themselves get caught up in the same mistakes, to "hold on" to what they have and cherish it while they can.
The repetition of "turn away" throughout the song suggests a cyclical nature, a pattern of running away from problems that need to be faced head-on. Hemmings feels like he's lost his way and is struggling to find a sense of purpose or direction in his life.
Overall, "Saigon" carries a sense of longing, nostalgia, and regret for the past. It encourages listeners to embrace the present and confront their problems, rather than fleeing from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Cover to cover, we're at these lands
We're fully immersed in these foreign lands from start to finish.
Can you remember? No sense of time
Do you remember the experience? It was timeless and hard to track.
They underwater, air out these minds
They're submerged in these experiences, trying to unpack the thoughts and emotions that come up.
Hopin' for thunder and these desert eyes
We're looking for the excitement and adventure that comes with a storm in the middle of nowhere.
When facin' the things we turn away from
We're confronting the things we normally avoid or ignore.
We're chasin' the way we were in Saigon
We're pursuing the feeling we had during the intense and turbulent times in Vietnam.
Oh, it's picked apart until there's nothin' left of us to carry on
The experiences have been broken down and analyzed so much that there's nothing left to hold onto.
Pullin' me under, decline and rewind
It feels like we're being dragged down, reversing the progress we've made.
Board up my windows, tryna revive
We're trying to protect ourselves and recover from the damage of past experiences.
Oh, you never know inside those moments
You can't fully understand the magnitude of an experience until you're in the thick of it.
How good it was, and how you wasted
You don't realize how valuable an experience was until after it's over and you look back with regret.
All this time alone
Spending time processing and reflecting on past experiences can feel isolating.
Hold on, can we hold?
Can we cling onto the memories and lessons from our past without drowning in them?
Turn away
The instinct to avoid confronting difficult emotions or experiences.
When facin' the things we turn away from
Despite the urge to look away, we're staring down our fears and traumas.
We're chasin' the way we were in Saigon
We're trying to recreate an intense and transformative experience from the past.
Oh, it's picked apart until there's nothin' left of us to carry on
Our attempts to dissect and analyze these experiences have left us feeling empty and hopeless.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Luke Hemmings, Samuel Witte
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Lyrics:
Verse 1]
Cover to cover, we're at these lands
Can you remember? No sense of time
No sense of time
They underwater, air out these minds
Hopin' for thunder and these desert eyes
These desert eyes
[Chorus]
When facin', the things we turn away from
We're chasin' the way we were in Saigon
Oh, let's pick apart until there's nothin' left of us to carry on
Now we're facin', the things we turn away from
[Verse 2]
Pullin' me under, decline and rewind
Roll up my windows, tryna revive
Tryna revive
Oh, you never know inside those moments
How good it was, and how you wasted
All this time alone
Hold on, can we hold?
[Chorus]
When facin', the things we turn away from
We're chasin' the way we were in Saigon
Oh, let's pick apart until there's nothin' left of us to carry on
Now we're facin', the things we turn away from
[Bridge]
We turn away
We turn away
We turn away
We turn away
[Chorus]
When facin', the things we turn away from (Turn away, turn away)
We're chasin' the way we were in Saigon (Turn away, turn away)
Oh, let's pick apart until there's nothin' left of us to carry on
Now we're facin', the things we turn away from
@celestedelosangelesmenchac9742
"Saigón"
De principio a fin, leemos estas líneas
se puede recordar, sin sentido del tiempo
Sin sentido del tiempo
Lay bajo el agua, el aire cabo estas mentes
la esperanza de un trueno en estos ojos del desierto
Estos ojos del desierto
Al hacer frente a las cosas que se apartan de
Estamos persiguiendo el forma en que estaban en Saigón
Oh, ha recogido separados hasta que no quede nada de nosotros para llevar a cabo
Ahora nos enfrentamos a las cosas que nos alejamos de
Tirando de mí bajo, descenso y rebobinar
Junta de mis ventanas, tryna revivir
Tratando de revivir
Oh, Nunca se sabe dentro de esos momentos
Qué tan bueno fue y cómo desperdiciaste
Todo este tiempo solo
¿Cuánto tiempo podemos aguantar?
Al enfrentar las cosas de las que nos alejamos
Estamos persiguiendo la forma en que estábamos en Saigón
Oh, ha recogido separados hasta que no quede nada de nosotros para llevar a cabo
Ahora nos enfrentamos a las cosas que nos alejamos de
Quita
Quita de
Aparta
Aparta
Al hacer frente a las cosas que nos alejamos de
Estamos persiguiendo la forma en que estábamos en SaigónOh
, se desarma hasta que no queda nada de nosotros para continuarAhora
nos enfrentamos a las cosas de las que nos alejamos
@hibysun
I don't know why, but this song feels like I'm driving alone in a sunset, the whole album gives me an incredible peace and good vibe, this album is just amazing, I LOVE IT!!!
@virlinehonore9767
Same
@idek694
i love ur pfp
@OceanChild7
totally<3
@rickyluo3005
Totally! I don’t even drive! The whole album is such a vibe! I feel like I’m lying under the stars all the time when listening to this album
@sarahlamar430
Yesssss! Perfectly described 👌
@romamartell9499
This album is a Masterpiece
@user-sb6zz4tm8l
Agreed
@myriamalonsotrevino9124
yes
@urmumssock810
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