still
M.L.F. Lyrics

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This name I got we all were green
See could stop, stop it well rid
We could bind it in the scythe
We could gather, throw a fit
Up to par and Katie bars the kitchen signs, but not me in
Set a trap for love, making, a waste of time sitting still

I'm the sun and you can read

I'm the sign and you're not deaf
We could bind it in the scythe
We could gather, throw a fit

Up to par and Katie bars the kitchen signs, but not me in
Set a trap for love, making, a waste of time sitting still
I can hear you, I can hear you, I can hear you

This name I got we all were green
See could stop, stop it well rid
We could bind it in the scythe
We could gather, throw a fit

Up to par and Katie bars the kitchen signs, but not me in
Set a trap for love, making, a waste of time sitting still
I can hear you, I can hear you, I can hear you

You can gather when I talk, talk until you're blue
You could get away from me, get away from me

Up to par and Katie bars the kitchen signs, but not me in
Set a trap for love, making, a waste of time sitting still
I, I, I can hear you, I, I, I can hear you, I, I, I can hear you

I, I, I can hear you, I, I, I can hear you, I, I, I can hear you
Can you hear me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to M.L.F.'s "Still" seem to be a bit cryptic and open to interpretation. However, the overall theme of the song appears to be about the push and pull of a relationship, and the struggle to move forward when one person is stuck in the past.

The opening lines, "This name I got we all were green / See could stop, stop it well rid," could suggest that the singer is holding onto something from their past, and is struggling to let it go. The repetition of "we could bind it in the scythe / we could gather, throw a fit" seems to imply that the singer is trying to control the situation, but is ultimately unable to do so.

The chorus, "Up to par and Katie bars the kitchen signs, but not me in / Set a trap for love, making, a waste of time sitting still / I can hear you, I can hear you, I can hear you," suggests that the singer is aware of the other person's feelings, and is open to communication. However, there is still a sense of stagnation in their relationship, as they both seem to be "sitting still" and not making any progress.

The lines "You can gather when I talk, talk until you're blue / You could get away from me, get away from me" could be interpreted as the other person feeling suffocated in the relationship, or as the singer trying to push them away in order to protect themselves from being hurt.

Overall, the lyrics to "Still" are quite abstract and could be interpreted in many different ways. However, the heavy use of repetition and the sense of being stuck in one place creates a sense of unease and frustration that is echoed throughout the entire song.

Line by Line Meaning

This name I got we all were green
I acquired this title when I was inexperienced like everyone else

See could stop, stop it well rid
We could have avoided the problem if we had seen it coming

We could bind it in the scythe
We could contain the issue and prevent it from spreading

We could gather, throw a fit
We could come together and express our frustration

Up to par and Katie bars the kitchen signs, but not me in
Others may follow the rules, but I am not limited by them

Set a trap for love, making, a waste of time sitting still
Trying to manipulate love is futile and sitting idly waiting for it to come to you is a waste of time

I'm the sun and you can read
I am clear and transparent with my intentions

I'm the sign and you're not deaf
I am giving clear indications but you are choosing not to listen

You can gather when I talk, talk until you're blue
You can listen to me talk until you're exhausted

You could get away from me, get away from me
You have the option to distance yourself from me and my words

I can hear you, I can hear you, I can hear you
I am actively listening to what you are saying

Can you hear me?
Are you actively hearing what I am saying?

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe

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