Quasimodo
Magnolium Lyrics

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Didn't you know
That they only see your face
And when you look at them that way they feel afraid?
When you look at them that way they feel afraid
But know, Quasimodo I love you
Torn between the lion and the light
When there is poison
Flowing down your airways in the night

The oxygen is thinning
Feeling as if nothing's ever right
When all the world is spinning
And when sheets wrap like a coffin, like there's nothing

I am here for you, I hold
I'm the memory of old, I'm the sunshine of the soul

Overall Meaning

In Magnolium's song Quasimodo, the lyrics reflect on the experiences of someone who feels misunderstood and rejected by those around them due to their appearance. The lines "Didn't you know, that they only see your face, and when you look at them that way they feel afraid?" highlight the idea that people often judge others based on their appearance without actually getting to know them. This judgment can cause feelings of isolation and loneliness, which is reflected through the repeated reference to feeling like "nothing's ever right" and the image of "sheets wrap[ping] like a coffin."

Despite the misery and pain that Quasimodo experiences, there is someone who loves them for who they are- the singer of the song. The line "But know, Quasimodo I love you" seems to suggest that the singer sees past Quasimodo's appearance and recognizes their worth as a person. This support is emphasized through the image of the singer holding onto Quasimodo, providing a sense of comfort and stability in the midst of chaos.

Overall, Magnolium's Quasimodo is a poignant reflection on the importance of looking past appearances to see the worth in each person. The lyrical juxtaposition of the loneliness and isolation Quasimodo feels with the love and support from the singer creates a powerful emotional resonance and highlights the transformative power of love and empathy.

Line by Line Meaning

Didn't you know
Are you not aware?

That they only see your face
People judge you by your appearance alone

And when you look at them that way they feel afraid?
When you gaze at them with intensity, it makes them scared

When you look at them that way they feel afraid
Your piercing stare intimidates them

But know, Quasimodo I love you
Despite your presumed flaws, I care for you deeply

Torn between the lion and the light
You are conflicted between two opposing forces

When there is poison
During times of danger

Flowing down your airways in the night
When toxic thoughts consume you in the darkness

The oxygen is thinning
It feels like you're suffocating

Feeling as if nothing's ever right
Nothing seems to be going your way

When all the world is spinning
During times of chaos and confusion