Microscope
Mads Langer Lyrics


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If you put my heart under a microscope
you probably gonna wonder
why it's in such a critical condition
and if it scares you of to look at my horoscope
I'm not gonna blame you
I'm not gonna wonder
I am holding on to someone i can't hold no more
oh and sadly i've been here before
I can't let go no

I am reaching out for someone
I can't reach no more
oh it feels like my heart is nailed to the floor
oh yeah mmh mmh
I guess i've sacrifices everything for my dreams
and now it's completely out of control
things are not at all as they seem
but it is hard to navigate in a chaotic mind
it's easier to ask for forgiveness
and for permission
I am holding on to someone
I can't hold no more
oh and sadly I've been here before

I can't let go no
I am reaching out for someone
I can't reach no more
oh it feels like my heart is nailed to the floor
oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah mmh mmh
if you put my heart under a microscope




you probably gonna wonder
why it's in such a critical condition

Overall Meaning

In Mads Langer's song Microscope, the singer introspectively examines his heart and the state it’s in. He rhetorically asks the listener to imagine putting his heart under a microscope, implying that it would reveal more than meets the eye at first glance. He acknowledges that his heart is in a critical condition but does not blame or wonder why. Instead, he is holding on to someone he knows he can no longer hold or reach out to. He is, however, stubborn and reminisces that he has been in this situation before and was unable to let go.


Moreover, the singer laments the toll his dreams have taken on him. He feels like he has sacrificed everything in pursuit of his ambitions, and as a result, things are spinning out of control. The reference to feeling trapped by a “chaotic mind” highlights how mental distractions can make one lose sight of what truly matters. It is from this state of confusion that the line “It's easier to ask for forgiveness and for permission” is drawn, indicating that the singer may have made choices hedged on hoping to reorder his priorities eventually.


Overall, Microscope is a heartfelt song about the internal struggles of someone at a crossroads in life. It suggests the idea that becoming fixated on an idea or dream can often lead to neglecting other vital aspects of one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

If you put my heart under a microscope
If you examine my emotions very closely


you probably gonna wonder
You might be surprised or concerned


why it's in such a critical condition
Why my emotions are in such a fragile state


and if it scares you of to look at my horoscope
And if you're hesitant to see what fate may have in store for me


I'm not gonna blame you
I won't hold it against you


I'm not gonna wonder
I won't question your reluctance


I am holding on to someone i can't hold no more
I am trying to keep a relationship that has already ended


oh and sadly i've been here before
Unfortunately, I have experienced this situation in the past


I can't let go no
I am struggling to move on


I am reaching out for someone
I am seeking comfort and support from someone


I can't reach no more
But that person is no longer available or willing to provide it


oh it feels like my heart is nailed to the floor
I feel emotionally stuck and unable to move forward


I guess i've sacrifices everything for my dreams
I realize that I have given up a lot to pursue my goals


and now it's completely out of control
But now my situation is spiraling and I can't manage it


things are not at all as they seem
My circumstances are not what they appear to be


but it is hard to navigate in a chaotic mind
I am struggling to make sense of my thoughts and feelings


it's easier to ask for forgiveness
I find it simpler to apologize after the fact


and for permission
Rather than seeking approval beforehand


oh and sadly I've been here before
Again, I am no stranger to these difficult emotions


I can't let go no
I am still grappling with letting go


I am reaching out for someone
I am still attempting to find support and comfort


I can't reach no more
But it seems I have reached the end of the line with that person


oh it feels like my heart is nailed to the floor
I feel completely stuck and unable to move on from this situation


oh yeah mmh mmh
A vocal expression of deep emotional pain and distress




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Gyrohan

If you put my heart under a microscope
you probably gonna wonder
why it's in such a critical condition
and if it scares you of to look at my horoscope
I'm not gonna blame you
I'm not gonna wonder
I am holding on to someone i can't hold no more
oh and sadly i've been here before
I can't let go no

I am reaching out for someone
I can't reach no more
oh it feels like my heart is nailed to the floor
oh yeah mmh mmh
I guess i've sacrifices everything for my dreams
and now it's completely out of control
things are not at all as they seem
but it is hard to navigate in a chaotic mind
it's easier to ask for forgiveness
and for permission
I am holding on to someone
I can't hold no more
oh and sadly I've been here before

I can't let go no
I am reaching out for someone
I can't reach no more
oh it feels like my heart is nailed to the floor
oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah mmh mmh
if you put my heart under a microscope
you probably gonna wonder
why it's in such a critical condition



All comments from YouTube:

SnOwFlAkE0588

Amazing song, I play the ukulele and your lyrics are beautiful and it's like you are speaking for me!! Just thank you

Sasha G

So perfect, such a beautiful song for such a beautiful voice!

KitKat Kaitlyn

love this song so much, amazing job! ^^

Raquel Fernández

I love this song with my whole heart

Katrine Frost

A Danish musician to be proud of!

Ozge

perfect song! I love this guy!

Haley Lee

I really love this song, guess i played over 100 times. so goooooood

Gyrohan

If you put my heart under a microscope
you probably gonna wonder
why it's in such a critical condition
and if it scares you of to look at my horoscope
I'm not gonna blame you
I'm not gonna wonder
I am holding on to someone i can't hold no more
oh and sadly i've been here before
I can't let go no

I am reaching out for someone
I can't reach no more
oh it feels like my heart is nailed to the floor
oh yeah mmh mmh
I guess i've sacrifices everything for my dreams
and now it's completely out of control
things are not at all as they seem
but it is hard to navigate in a chaotic mind
it's easier to ask for forgiveness
and for permission
I am holding on to someone
I can't hold no more
oh and sadly I've been here before

I can't let go no
I am reaching out for someone
I can't reach no more
oh it feels like my heart is nailed to the floor
oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah mmh mmh
if you put my heart under a microscope
you probably gonna wonder
why it's in such a critical condition

Simone Tanini

Thank you, I love so much my city, so much nostalgic see me thirteen among all those people at my first concert. Thank you again.

Carloleo93

Beautiful Song...Beautiful Country....

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