Arms Length
Mellor Lyrics


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Fed up of getting knocked around
I′m tired, of getting up just to feel down
This smile, this face is just a loan
I'm in debt to whomever my soul is owned

And I could scour the same old street
The rest of my life
Then one day she may appear
And I′d just run and hide

Take me in cut myself out
Your compliments fill me with doubt
I want to love but I can't work myself out

Don't feel it′s something you′ve done wrong
I just, I can't seem to trust anyone
I need to find some inner strength
Won′t you hold, hold me at arms length, arms length, arms length

And I could scour the same old street
The rest of my life
Then one day shе may appear
And I'd just run and hide

Take me in cut myself out
Your compliments fill me with doubt
I want to love but I can′t work myself out

Hold me, hold me
Ya-ah-ah-ah-ah
At arms length, arms length

Hold me, hold me
La-ah-ah-ah-ah
At arms length, arms length

Hold me, hold me
La-dah-ah-ah-ah
At arms length, arms length

Hold me, hold me
At arms length, arms length
La-ah-ah-ah-ah





And I could scour the same old street
The rest of my life

Overall Meaning

The song "Arms Length" by Mellor is a soulful reflection on the pain and difficulties that come with love and relationships. The singer in the song is portrayed as someone who is tired of the disappointments and hurt that they have experienced in the past, and they express a reluctance to open themselves up to love again. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is guarded and who is struggling to come to terms with their own emotions.


The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics: "Fed up of getting knocked around, I'm tired of getting up just to feel down." These words convey a sense of weariness and disillusionment, and suggest that the singer has been hurt many times before. They go on to say that their smile and face are just a facade, and that they are in debt to whoever owns their soul.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "hold me at arms length", which suggests that the singer wants to be loved, but is afraid of getting too close. They express a desire to be cut off from their own self-doubt and to find inner strength, but they seem to be struggling to do so.


Overall, Mellor’s “Arms Length” portrays a character who is tired of the repetitive emotional pain that love has brought, and needs more time to find themselves and love again.


Line by Line Meaning

Fed up of getting knocked around
I am tired of being mistreated and hurt by others.


I'm tired, of getting up just to feel down
I am exhausted from picking myself back up after experiencing disappointment and sadness.


This smile, this face is just a loan
My outward appearance is temporary and a façade for the true pain I feel internally.


I'm in debt to whomever my soul is owned
My inner self and emotions are controlled by someone else, leaving me feeling indebted to them.


And I could scour the same old street The rest of my life Then one day she may appear And I'd just run and hide
Even though I seem to be searching for love, I fear the possibility of receiving it and may retreat at the chance of vulnerability.


Take me in cut myself out Your compliments fill me with doubt I want to love but I can't work myself out
I struggle with self-acceptance and constantly doubt the sincerity of others' words, making it difficult for me to have a genuine connection with someone.


Don't feel it′s something you′ve done wrong I just, I can't seem to trust anyone I need to find some inner strength Won′t you hold, hold me at arms length, arms length, arms length
My inability to trust others is not because of something they have done, it is a personal struggle that requires me to find strength within myself. Please hold me at a distance in the meantime.


Hold me, hold me Ya-ah-ah-ah-ah At arms length, arms length
I desire a comforting embrace, but only within a certain distance that is comfortable for me.


Hold me, hold me La-ah-ah-ah-ah At arms length, arms length
My need for physical comfort is recurring and persistent, even though I may push people away.


Hold me, hold me La-dah-ah-ah-ah At arms length, arms length
My desire for physical comfort is accompanied by a fear of becoming too close to someone and being hurt.


Hold me, hold me At arms length, arms length La-ah-ah-ah-ah
I long for comfort, but only within a certain distance that feels safe for me.


And I could scour the same old street The rest of my life
My fear and anxiety may prevent me from finding happiness and love, leading me to remain in a familiar and unchanging routine.




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Franko

I love this song.

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@Mellorofficial

Thank you, John!

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What a great f****ing song.

@Mellorofficial

Thank you!

@eukubb

Criminally underrated

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