Slip Away
Lycia Lyrics


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I crawl out in the morning time and I am fine
And then I breathe in this air and I slide
Why does it always end up like this?
And what is the meaning of my decline?

I drift out and I drift out far, and I surmise...
That just everything that I've felt has declined
Why did you leave me adrift like this?
And what is the meaning of our decline?





I could have had it all
But I let it slip away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lycia's song Slip Away convey a sense of loss and regret. The singer begins by describing how they crawl out in the morning feeling fine, but then as they breathe in the air, they slide and feel their own decline. The singer seems to wonder why things always end up like this and what the meaning of their decline is. As the song progresses, the singer drifts further away and realizes that everything they've felt has declined. They address the person who left them adrift and wonder about the meaning of their decline together.


The chorus of the song is particularly impactful as it expresses the singer's regret. They state, "I could have had it all, but I let it slip away." This line suggests that the singer had a chance at something great, but they let it go and now they are left with nothing. Overall, the song conveys a sense of melancholy and loss, but also a recognition that the singer may have had some control over their situation.


Line by Line Meaning

I crawl out in the morning time and I am fine
Every morning, I start my day feeling okay


And then I breathe in this air and I slide
But as I continue on with my day, I start to feel worse


Why does it always end up like this?
I'm frustrated that my days always seem to turn out this way


And what is the meaning of my decline?
I'm questioning why I seem to be declining in my mental and emotional state


I drift out and I drift out far, and I surmise...
I start to detach from reality and begin to analyze my thoughts and feelings


That just everything that I've felt has declined
I'm realizing that all of my emotions and experiences have worsened over time


Why did you leave me adrift like this?
I'm questioning why someone important to me let me feel so lost and alone


And what is the meaning of our decline?
I'm also questioning why our relationship or connection has deteriorated


I could have had it all
I had the potential to achieve greatness


But I let it slip away
But due to my own choices or circumstances, I've missed out on those opportunities




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KASSON DANIEL, II HARTWELL, BRANDON PAUL KRUEGER-BROWN, JEFFREY ADAM GUTT, JUDD BARON GRUENBAUM, JEFF BLUE

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