Suddenly
Matthew Herbert (feat. Dani Siciliano) Lyrics
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This future's far behind
Suddenly
I have no points of reference now
So suddenly
Our magnetic worth
Won't point the same way north
So suddenly
Far away from it all
But I can't move at all
This plan is not like mine
These walls aren't my design
Suddenly
I have no scale or balance now
So suddenly
These creases are folding in and up
And closing
Suddenly
I'm free to fall
Far away from it all
But I can't move at all
The lyrics to Matthew Herbert's song, "Suddenly," suggest a feeling of disorientation and confusion. The singer is expressing the idea that the world around them is shifting and changing, leaving them with no points of reference or stability. The first two lines seem to indicate a disconnect between the singer's understanding of the world and the way it appears to be evolving in front of them. The phrase "suddenly" is repeated throughout the song, perhaps to emphasize the jarring nature of the changes taking place.
When the singer says, "Our magnetic worth won't point the same way north," it suggests a metaphorical shift or realignment of personal values. It's as if the singer has lost their sense of direction or purpose, and is now adrift. The line "I'm free to fall far away from it all, but I can't move at all" is particularly poignant, as it highlights the paradoxical sense of both freedom and paralysis that the singer is experiencing.
In the second verse, the words "This plan is not like mine" suggest a feeling of frustration or hostility towards the changes happening around them. The walls "aren't my design" implies a feeling of being trapped or confined, with no control over one's environment. Again, the phrase "so suddenly" is used to reinforce the idea that the situation has changed abruptly and without warning. The final line, "But I can't move at all," encapsulates the sense of despair and powerlessness that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics to "Suddenly" suggest a feeling of disorientation and upheaval. The singer feels as though they have lost their sense of direction and purpose, and are adrift in a changing and uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
This world is not like mine
The current situation is different from what I'm familiar with
This future's far behind
The future has moved further away from my predictions
Suddenly
Something has changed abruptly
I have no points of reference now
I am lost and unsure of what to do or expect
So suddenly
The change happened so fast that I can hardly process it
Our magnetic worth
Our attraction or value as a team or collective
Won't point the same way north
We are no longer aligned in our goals or direction
I'm free to fall
I have no constraints and can take any path
Far away from it all
I am removed from my previous situation and surroundings
But I can't move at all
Despite being free to decide, I feel uncertain and unable to act
This plan is not like mine
The current course of action is not what I had in mind
These walls aren't my design
The conditions or limitations are beyond my control or creation
I have no scale or balance now
The usual measuring tools or frameworks no longer apply
These creases are folding in and up
The situation is becoming more complicated and harder to predict
And closing
The window of opportunity is getting smaller, and options are limited
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: DANI SICILIANO, MATTHEW HERBERT, MATTHEW JOHN HERBERT
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@brionity
One of the best songs from one of the best albums ever recorded.
@mariuszgaliel1737
A track only 4 music lovers ❤️❤️❤️
@jasonspurs
He is amazing.
@lorenlash9174
Such a beautiful album filled with memories of my college years in Chicago. Nostalgia on steroids
@ReeseMoe73
Omgawdddd...I've been looking for this song for nearly 20 yrs... first heard this when Producer/DJ Larry Heard played it in a mix and I've been literally in lust ever since. Thank Youuuu and much love to the uploader.
@AleksandreBurchuladze
❤️
@gordeevious
Absolute masterpiece.
@user-sh5mh5hn6d
timeless beautiful!!!
@jasonspurs
Amazing i saw him DJ years ago>
@disbauxa
Best Herbert song