Walls
Marit Larsen Lyrics


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I'm surrounded by walls
They grow closer when I speak
And the ceiling falls
When I try to stand up on my feet

I'm looking for doors
They disappear when I breathe
There are plenty of floors
But they can't hold me
How hard can it be?

Must all sweet things go sour?
Do all adventures have an end?
Every waking hour
I long to bring him back again

In a crowded room
I make-believe I'm somewhere bound
Wear my best perfume
Fooling everyone around
I'm not what I seem

I'm as under a spell
Watching and no-one can tell




Had I only known
That these walls were just my own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Marit Larsen's "Walls" express feelings of being trapped and isolated, despite being surrounded by people. The opening line, "I'm surrounded by walls," sets the tone for the rest of the song. Larsen then goes on to explain how these walls grow closer when she speaks, and the ceiling falls when she tries to stand up. This imagery suggests that Larsen feels suffocated and unable to express herself freely. She goes on to lament the disappearance of doors and the inability of floors to hold her up, emphasizing her feeling of being trapped.


In the second verse, Larsen questions the transience of happiness and adventure. She wonders if everything good in life must come to an end, and describes her longing to bring back someone who has left her life. The next lines paint a picture of Larsen in a crowded room, pretending to be somewhere else and fooling those around her. These lines suggest that she feels disconnected from those around her, and that she is unable to be her true self in social situations.


The final lines of "Walls" reveal a self-awareness that is absent in the rest of the song. Larsen sings, "Had I only known / That these walls were just my own," suggesting that the walls around her are of her own making. They are the products of her own insecurities and fears, and can be brought down by nothing more than her own realization of their nature.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm surrounded by walls
I feel trapped and confined by my surroundings.


They grow closer when I speak
The more I try to express myself, the more trapped I feel.


And the ceiling falls
I feel weighed down as if everything is collapsing on top of me.


When I try to stand up on my feet
I struggle to find my footing and assert myself in my situation.


I'm looking for doors
I want to escape my current situation.


They disappear when I breathe
I feel like opportunities disappear as soon as they arise.


There are plenty of floors
I have many options available to me.


But they can't hold me
None of the options available to me feel like a true escape or resolution.


How hard can it be?
I am frustrated that I can't seem to find a solution to my situation.


Must all sweet things go sour?
I'm questioning whether all good things come to an end.


Do all adventures have an end?
I'm wondering if all exciting experiences inevitably come to a close.


Every waking hour
All the time I'm awake.


I long to bring him back again
I miss someone or something from my past and wish I could have it back.


In a crowded room
I am surrounded by people but still feel alone.


I make-believe I'm somewhere bound
I try to distract myself by imagining I'm somewhere else, doing something different.


Wear my best perfume
I put in effort to make myself seem put together and presentable.


Fooling everyone around
Other people may think I'm doing fine, but I know I am struggling inside.


I'm not what I seem
I am hiding my true feelings and thoughts from others.


I'm as under a spell
I feel as if I am under some kind of influence or powerless to change my situation.


Watching and no-one can tell
I am observing and struggling but am not getting any external help or validation.


Had I only known
I wish I had realized earlier.


That these walls were just my own
I understand now that the limitations keeping me trapped are self-imposed and I have the power to break free.




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Comments from YouTube:

Julia Conte

I love this song so much, it really touches me and everytime I hear it, a shiver runs down my spine...

Rachael Paramore

Beautiful angelic voice..if this is live this is real talent. <3

smiley24816

i am fascinated how correctly and beautifully she sings live! love her :))

andrephx90

Would love to hear a live version of this one! It´s amazing!

Susanne Trijntje

I thought this one was originally called October Month? Anyways, I love this song, it's just amazingly sung by Marit :) She's awesome!

ImagiWanderLark

this song is so poetic

mroscar1120

i'm glad that i went to the CD shop and found her. how beautiful she is...she should have more views.

zn

I love this song so mutch! Its so lovly when Marit larsen sings ♥♥

buckinghamnicks1983

my favorite song by her.

Alex

All her songs are amazin

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