Dizzy
Memory Motel Lyrics
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Can't take back what you said to me
I think I lost my identity
I threw my wrist watch down the sink
Hid in the basement for a week
I think I lost my identity
I ate all my loose change
I can't make it through the day
And can't you
See through me
And can't you
See through me
There's an emptiness that grows
And it's seeping down to your toes
I think I'd rather stay inside
Hear your feet on the tile floor
I can't take this anymore
And can't you
See through me
The lyrics to "Dizzy" by Memory Motel delve into themes of self-identity, loss, and emotional struggle. The singer expresses feelings of confusion and detachment, symbolized by actions like throwing clothes off the balcony and down the sink, as well as hiding in the basement. These actions represent a sense of desperation and a desire to escape from oneself. The repetition of "I think I lost my identity" underscores the profound sense of disorientation and alienation the singer is experiencing.
The imagery of throwing the wristwatch down the sink and eating loose change further highlights the singer's disordered state of mind and the internal turmoil they are grappling with. These actions also suggest a feeling of time slipping away and a lack of control over one's own circumstances. The singer's inability to make it through the day signifies a deep sense of loss and destabilization, as well as a struggle to find meaning and purpose in their existence.
The repeated refrain of "Can't you see through me" conveys a yearning for understanding and connection, while also hinting at a sense of vulnerability and exposure. The singer longs for someone to truly see and comprehend the depths of their inner turmoil and emotional pain. The lyrics evoke a sense of emptiness and hollowness that is growing and spreading, affecting the singer both physically and emotionally.
The final stanza of the lyrics introduces a longing for retreat and isolation, as the singer expresses a desire to stay inside and avoid confronting the outside world. The imagery of hearing "your feet on the tile floor" suggests a longing for familiarity and closeness, juxtaposed with the overwhelming sense of distress and inability to cope. The repeated plea of "Can't you see through me" lingers as a poignant reminder of the singer's yearning for connection and understanding amidst the overwhelming sense of loss and disorientation.
Line by Line Meaning
I threw my clothes off the balcony
I am trying to get rid of something that reminds me of you
Can't take back what you said to me
Your words hurt me and I can't erase them from my mind
I think I lost my identity
I feel like I don't even know who I am anymore
I threw my wrist watch down the sink
I am trying to escape from the constraints of time
Hid in the basement for a week
I needed to hide away from the world to heal
I ate all my loose change
I am so lost that I am resorting to desperate measures
I can't make it through the day
Every moment without you feels unbearable
I think I lost my identity
The pain of losing you has left me feeling empty
And can't you
Please understand
See through me
See the pain and confusion that I am going through
There's an emptiness that grows
The void left by our separation only gets bigger
And it's seeping down to your toes
The pain is slowly spreading to all parts of me
I think I'd rather stay inside
I want to shut out the world and be alone with my thoughts
Hear your feet on the tile floor
I miss the sound of your presence in my life
I can't take this anymore
The weight of this heartache is too much to bear
And can't you
Please understand
See through me
See the depths of my pain and sorrow
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Angus Barry, Ben Parry, Mitchel Lumsden, Ruby Ward, Thomas Roche
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pennyalison5827
Heard this on triple j tonight. Awesome 👏
@memorymotel615
Oh snap, I didn't even realise it got played on Triple J, thanks so much for telling us hahaha
@user-jz3tv8yl3e
Heard this a few times on 2SER. So good!