SPARKLE
Marion Lyrics


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Oh someone has just excited me
And made me know where I want to be
Where are you now?
But this sparkle couldn't stand the chill
In the darkest room of our world
Where am I now
And everywhere we go
We always run
From what I don't know
And we think we have the answer
Ah but we've not
And now we've been on our own for ages
So what have we done?
She's broke many people with her ways
Your pale eyes water as her body decays
She's on her way down
Forget about her all in a bath
But these words are scratched on her chest
"Where are you now"
And everywhere we go
Whether we run, walk or crawl
You turn to me and I still don't know
And we think we have the answer
But we've not
Ah here she comes
But she's been on her own for ages
So where do we go?
Now she's convinced she's found the exit
But it's to what
She says "the things that you don't know"
"things you don't know"
Now she knows I know that she knows
But she can't see that I do
And she thinks she have the answer
But we've not
Ah here she comes
But she's been on her own for ages
And what has she done?
And she's convinced she's found the exit
But it's to what?
She says "the things that you don't know"
"things you don't know"




Oh the things that you don't know
When I'm feeling low?.

Overall Meaning

"Sparkle" by Marion is a melancholic and introspective song that explores themes of searching for one's place in the world, the inability to find answers, and the consequences of destructive behavior. The first verse begins with the singer acknowledging that they have been excited by someone or something, and have finally discovered where they want to be. However, the excitement, represented in the metaphor of a sparkle, cannot survive the dark and cold reality of the world. The chorus talks about how we constantly run from something without knowing what it is, thinking we have the answer but truly not knowing anything. The second verse offers a glimpse into a woman who has caused harm to others, is now dying, and has the question "Where are you now?" etched onto her chest. The third verse introduces a character who believes they have found the answer to life's mysteries, but it is unclear what that answer is and what they have done to get there.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of looking for something that is just out of reach. The repetition of "Where are you now?" and "But we've not" emphasizes the idea that despite our efforts, we do not have the answers we seek. The phrase "the things that you don't know" is repeated several times, suggesting that there is a vast unknown that we are struggling to comprehend. The somber tones of the song reflect the weight of these questions and the struggle to find meaning in a seemingly arbitrary world.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh someone has just excited me
I have just been inspired by someone's action, which has given me motivation.


And made me know where I want to be
This inspiration has given me clarity about my desired destination.


Where are you now?
I am looking for the source of my inspiration, wondering about their current whereabouts.


But this sparkle couldn't stand the chill
Despite the initial enthusiasm, it was not strong enough to withstand challenges.


In the darkest room of our world
In the most difficult times of our lives.


Where am I now
I am unsure of my current location, both physically and metaphorically.


And everywhere we go
In all our experiences.


We always run
We try to escape from problems or difficult situations.


From what I don't know
I am not even sure what we are running from.


And we think we have the answer
We believe we have found a solution to our problems.


Ah but we've not
But in reality, we have not found a solution.


And now we've been on our own for ages
We have been dealing with problems by ourselves for a long time.


So what have we done?
What have we accomplished so far despite being on our own?


She's broke many people with her ways
Her actions have hurt many individuals.


Your pale eyes water as her body decays
As she deteriorates, you feel emotional pain and sadness.


She's on her way down
She is going through a decline, possibly due to her actions.


Forget about her all in a bath
Trying to forget her and her actions while taking a bath.


But these words are scratched on her chest
Her chest has markings with unknown significance.


"Where are you now"
A repeated question about the location and whereabouts of someone or something.


And everywhere we go
In all our experiences.


Whether we run, walk or crawl
Regardless of how we face our problems, whether by avoiding or confronting them.


You turn to me and I still don't know
Even when you look for help from me, I am still unsure of how to deal with the situation.


And we think we have the answer
We still believe we have found a solution.


But we've not
In reality, we still have not found a solution.


Ah here she comes
Here she comes again, possibly about to cause more problems.


But she's been on her own for ages
She has been dealing with her own issues for a long time.


So where do we go?
Where do we turn to for a solution?


Now she's convinced she's found the exit
She believes she has found a way out of her problems.


But it's to what
What exactly has she found a way out of?


She says "the things that you don't know"
She refers to unknown information that she believes provides a way out.


"things you don't know"
Continuation of referring to unknown information.


Now she knows I know that she knows
She realizes that I understand the information that she thinks will solve her problems.


But she can't see that I do
She is unaware that I am aware of the information as well.


And she thinks she have the answer
She still believes she has found a solution.


But we've not
Reality dictates we still have not found a solution.


Ah here she comes
Here she comes again, unaware that the solution is not as straightforward.


And what has she done?
What progress has she made despite being so convinced of having the solution?


And she's convinced she's found the exit
She remains convinced that she has found the solution.


But it's to what?
The question of what solution has she really found.


She says "the things that you don't know"
She is still referring to the unknown information that she believes will solve everything.


"things you don't know"
Continuation of referring to unknown information.


Oh the things that you don't know
A repeated focus on the unknown information that everyone thinks is the solution.


When I'm feeling low?
Asking about unknown information when feeling down and out.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY PAUL GRANTHAM, JAIME BRIAN HARDING, PHILLIP CUNNINGHAM

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Alana Walker

Thanks for uploading, I love this song and the album is superb. So hard to find the tracks on YouTube.

Dan McGirr

Amazing!

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