Impression
Matt Woods Lyrics
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Let the whole room come to life
We didn't know it back then, not at the time but
Two people never climb so high
I'm not saying I'm broken
But while the door is open,
I lay low, I lay low
I'm not waiting for you, that's the truth
I'm just trapped in a sea of blue
Hold aiming, I'm running
Your love's the only tonic,
While I lay low, I lay low
I'll be yours, I'll be yours
We're losing all control
You made quite the impression
Falling like a star
You made quite the impression
We're losing all control
Falling like a star
But that was then and this is now
I've grown up ¡oh heaven knows how!
See I was ignorant when I was torn
If it clears it can be cold
But you're gone and so hold on
Until I have another chance to hold you
I lay low, I lay low
I'll be yours, I'll be yours
We're losing all control
You made quite the impression
Falling like a star
You made quite the impression
I'm losing my... losing my... my control
I'm falling, falling like a star
The lyrics of "Impression" by Matt Woods are quite introspective and deal with the idea of growth and change. The song talks about how two people can never be on the same page despite their efforts to do so; how people change and evolve over time and how perceptions change along the way.
The song begins with the singer closing his eyes and trying to find peace in a life that seems to be moving at a very fast pace. He reflects on the past and how he did not realize back then how high two people could climb together. As the song progresses, he talks about how he is struggling to find himself and is not waiting for anybody else to do that for him. He acknowledges that he is in a sea of blue and is running towards something, aiming at something he desires.
The chorus of the song talks about losing all control and falling like a star, which essentially means that people have to let go of the reins and let life take its course. While the tone of the song is melancholic, there is a sense of hope in it, and the singer acknowledges that he has grown up and has become wiser with time.
Line by Line Meaning
Close my eyes
I'm shutting out the external world and focusing inward
Let the whole room come to life
I'm observing my surroundings through my other senses
We didn't know it back then, not at the time but
At the time of the experience, we didn't realize its significance
Two people never climb so high
No one has ever reached the same height we achieved together
I'm not saying I'm broken
I don't consider myself to be damaged or shattered
But while the door is open,
Now that I have an opportunity,
I lay low, I lay low
I'm hesitating and being cautious
I shred my skin, underneath it's still me struggling
I'm shedding the superficial layer, but internally I'm still facing difficulties
I'm not waiting for you, that's the truth
I'm not holding onto false hope and facing the reality
I'm just trapped in a sea of blue
I'm overwhelmed by melancholic emotions
Hold aiming, I'm running
I'm directing my efforts towards a goal while attempting to escape
Your love's the only tonic,
Your affection is the only remedy
I'll be yours, I'll be yours
I'm committed completely to you
We're losing all control
We're becoming lost in the moment
You made quite the impression
You've made a significant mark on me
Falling like a star
I'm drifting downwards, like a shooting star
But that was then and this is now
That experience belongs to the past, and now we're in a different moment
I've grown up ¡oh heaven knows how!
I've matured and changed significantly, although it's difficult to articulate
See I was ignorant when I was torn
I was unaware and inexperienced when dealing with my heartbreak
If it clears it can be cold
If my mind is clear, things become stark and uncomfortable
But you're gone and so hold on
But since you're no longer here, I'm holding onto your memory
Until I have another chance to hold you
Until I can physically embrace you again
I'm losing my... losing my... my control
I'm gradually losing my grip on myself and the situation
I'm falling, falling like a star
I'm descending rapidly, like a shooting star
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.