-Michael Thiel
Naive To The Bone
Marie Davidson Lyrics
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It´s true, I ask a lot of questions
You call me naïve?
I tell you what
I´m naïve to the bone
Do you think I´m too soft?
Because I don´t hide
I don´t need your love
But, I dare to ask you how you feel about me
Just to get things straight
I have no cards to hide
My life´s not a game
Let me picture my future:
A large room, where you can hear the silence
No place for arrogance, no pain in my chest
Just, the beating of my heart
Is it that you feel superior behind a costume of indifference?
In the middle ages, people used to wear cloaks, it´s 2016, get real
So you think I´m too soft?
I´ve got nothing to prove, I have no advice for you
But, remember what [?] said:
The last dance, we dance alone
In Marie Davidson's song Naive to the Bone, she questions whether honesty is still valued in modern society, admitting that she asks a lot of questions and is often called "naive" as a result. She proudly proclaims that she is "naive to the bone" and refuses to hide who she is or play games with her life. Davidson is unafraid to express her feelings to others, but doesn't require their love or approval. Through her lyrics, she paints a picture of what she wants her future to look like – a quiet space without arrogance or pain, with only the sound of her heart beating. Davidson directly confronts those who hide behind a "costume of indifference," urging them to get real and stop feeling superior. She ends the song with the reminder that, in the end, we all dance alone.
Davidson's lyrics in Naive to the Bone reflect her independent and confident nature. She challenges societal norms and refuses to play games or hide her true self. The song contains themes of self-acceptance, honesty, and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like honesty is not so fashionable these days
I've observed that people tend to avoid being honest these days.
It's true, I ask a lot of questions
I indeed ask a lot of questions which shows my curiosity.
You call me naive?
Do you see me as a gullible and innocent person?
I tell you what
Let me explain something to you.
I'm naive to the bone
I admit that being naive is a part of my personality that runs deep.
Do you think I'm too soft?
Are you of the opinion that I'm too weak?
Because I don't hide
I don't conceal my true self.
Or, it is that you're lost when I smile?
Maybe you get confused when I wear a smile on my face.
I don't need your love
I don't depend on or crave for your affection.
But, I dare to ask you how you feel about me
Nevertheless, I'm courageous enough to ask you about your opinion of me.
Just to get things straight
In order to clarify any misunderstanding between us.
I have no cards to hide
I've got no secrets to conceal or dishonesty to cover up.
My life's not a game
I don't see my existence as a matter of mere entertainment or frivolousness.
Let me picture my future:
Allow me to imagine what lies ahead of me.
A large room, where you can hear the silence
I dream of a vast and quiet space.
No place for arrogance, no pain in my chest
I don't want a place ruled by egotism, nor do I want to feel any emotional pain.
Just, the beating of my heart
I desire a life where my heartbeat is the only sound I hear.
Is it that you feel superior behind a costume of indifference?
Are you pretending to be indifferent to feel superior to me?
In the middle ages, people used to wear cloaks, it's 2016, get real
We are in today's world, not in the past. Stop being fake.
So you think I'm too soft?
So, are you really convinced that I'm too weak?
I've got nothing to prove, I have no advice for you
I don't feel the need to show off or give you any guidance.
But, remember what [?] said:
Although, keep in mind the words of someone unnamed.
The last dance, we dance alone
Eventually, we all have to die alone, with no one to accompany us.
Contributed by Gabriel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sunsetsoverlavenderfields
Probably my single favorite song from this whole year.
@miaodu1695
Brilliant!!!!! Couldn't stop listening to it.
@mikyles1
LOOOOVE! I need more tracks like this one. Ugh so rad!
@ghostwriter767
Oh just found it and I love it!!
@SavageAudits
Excellent! ⭐️
@RuiLopesOutrorui
Jesus, it's like i'm hearing myself when you speak. Again, merci, Marie.
@WagnerB2-4782
Great song, the beat, the attitude, love it.
@BlackInLady
made my day
@weatheranddarkness
Just heard this on CKUT today, had to crank it
@miyahara901
viva marie! ♥ love from brazil