After the Pharrell video went viral, several different record labels tried to sign Rogers. She ended up negotiating a contract with Capitol Records where "she licenses her music to them through her own imprint, Debay Sounds." As a result, she has more control over her sound and image than many artists at a similar place in their music careers.
Rogers's EP, Now That the Light Is Fading, was released on February 17, 2017. She released her major-label debut album, Heard It In a Past Life, in January 2019. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
She made her television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 15, 2017, Saturday Night Live debut on November 3, 2018 and Today Show debut on July 12, 2019.
She cites Carrie Brownstein, Patti Smith, Kim Gordon, and Björk as her musical inspirations, while prominent singers Brandi Carlile and Sharon Van Etten - who she calls her "musical big sisters" - have become mentors. She also mentioned in her initial conversation with Williams that she has synesthesia, a benign condition where one or more senses is perceived at once. In her case, she is able to perceive colours as a response to hearing music.
Symmetry
Maggie Rogers Lyrics
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Leave your words in the city with your heavy thoughts
And we don't have to shout
Oh, I wish that you would just let me out
And we don't have to shiver
Like we did back then
We don't have to quiver
Or remember when
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
We tear things
We break them apart with our teeth
Two halves mourning a wretched whole
But we don't have to fight
Oh, I wish we wouldn't fight
I am soaked in symmetry
Beating on the axis of symmetry
I am soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
In "Symmetry," Maggie Rogers explores the complexities and challenges of a relationship. The opening lines convey a desire for silence and a break from heavy conversations and thoughts. The singer urges their partner to refrain from raising their voices and instead allow for a moment of calm and understanding. The repetition of the line "Oh, I wish that you would just let me out" suggests a longing for freedom from the emotional turmoil that exists within the relationship.
The following lines introduce a contrast between the present and the past. The singer reflects on a time when they used to shiver and quiver, alluding to a state of vulnerability and uncertainty. However, they reassure their partner that they no longer have to experience those feelings or dwell on past memories.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of duality and contradiction. The act of tearing things apart with teeth represents the destructive nature of the relationship, tearing apart what was once whole. The phrase "mourning a wretched whole" suggests a sense of mourning for the loss of unity. Despite this, the singer expresses a desire to avoid confrontation and fights, hoping for a peaceful resolution.
The repeated lines "I am soaked in symmetry" serve as a metaphor for seeking balance and harmony within oneself. The concept of symmetry implies a state of equilibrium and alignment, suggesting that the singer longs for emotional stability and unity within the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't have to talk
There's no need for us to communicate verbally
Leave your words in the city with your heavy thoughts
Don't burden yourself with expressing your thoughts and emotions
And we don't have to shout
We can avoid raising our voices in disagreement
Oh, I wish that you would just let me out
I hope you'll allow me to express myself freely
And we don't have to shiver
We don't have to feel scared or vulnerable
Like we did back then
Similar to how we used to feel in the past
We don't have to quiver
We don't have to tremble with fear or uncertainty
Or remember when
We don't have to dwell on the past experiences
Ooh
An expression of an emotional sound
We tear things
We destructively dismantle objects or situations
We break them apart with our teeth
With intensity, we forcefully dismantle them
Two halves mourning a wretched whole
Two separated parts grieving over a miserable unity
But we don't have to fight
We don't need to engage in conflict
Oh, I wish we wouldn't fight
I desire for us to resolve our differences peacefully
I am soaked in symmetry
I am fully immersed in balance and harmony
Beating on the axis of symmetry
Persistently striving to maintain equilibrium
Soaked in symmetry
Immersed and saturated in a state of balance
Soaked in symmetry
Fully absorbed and encompassed in harmony
Soaked in symmetry
Completely drenched and filled with equilibrium
Soaked in symmetry
Entirely permeated and immersed in balance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAGGIE ROGERS
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Raven Danger Navy
Verse 1]
We don't have to talk
Leave your words in the city with your heavy thoughts
We don't have to shout
Oh, I wish that you would just let me out
[Verse 2]
And we don't have to shiver
Like we did back then
We don't have to quiver
Or remember when
[Verse 3]
We tear things
We break them apart with our teeth
Two halves mourning
A wretched whole
Bring life to fire
Oh, I wish we wouldn't fight
[Verse 4]
I am soaked in symmetry
Beating on the axis of symmetry
I am soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
Morgan Hayden Music
This song reminds me of that feeling of being so close to someone you don't have to say a word.
Maggie Rogers
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you ❤ Thank you all ❤️❤
Raven Danger Navy
Verse 1]
We don't have to talk
Leave your words in the city with your heavy thoughts
We don't have to shout
Oh, I wish that you would just let me out
[Verse 2]
And we don't have to shiver
Like we did back then
We don't have to quiver
Or remember when
[Verse 3]
We tear things
We break them apart with our teeth
Two halves mourning
A wretched whole
Bring life to fire
Oh, I wish we wouldn't fight
[Verse 4]
I am soaked in symmetry
Beating on the axis of symmetry
I am soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
Soaked in symmetry
ze phyr
This is my favorite, everything about it is speaking to me in many ways I don’t even understand, just pure raw feelings.
Ian Walden
It’s my fav too!!! So beautiful,
Lina Garcia
I’ve loved this song for so long🥺❤️
Bish u ThOuGHt
I love this so much. The end reminds me of night stargazing and the magic of the universe 💖✨
Maggie Rogers
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you ❤ Thank you all ❤️❤
firstname
Suuuuch a beautiful song! I'm glad I can find all of Maggie's older songs in one place now
Jamison Sims
This, New Song, Celadon and Gold, and Together are my favorite songs off Notes from the Archive. Maggie's a real talent.