Faces
Meri D. Marshall Lyrics
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Am I too late
Ive been putting this off
Ive been playing my own game
Now I
I know Jesus Christ
Hold the door open
Here I am
I am yours
I just want to see you
I don't hear you
Jump outside the rear view
I hope that when I see you
face to face
You'll say
That you really know me
I know what your heart sees
Maybe we could sing
Something more exciting
Why
I know why
I choose to play the victim
It gets me every time
You
oh you
Hit me where it hurts
You know exactly what ill do
Here I am
I am yours
I know you'll
Never leave
I don't hear you
Jump outside the rear view
I hope that when I see you
face to face
You'll say
That you really know me
I know what your heart sees
Maybe we could sing
Something more exciting
I don't hear you
Jump outside the rear view
I hope that when I see you
face to face
You'll say
That you really know me
I know what your heart sees
Maybe we could sing
Something more exciting
In Meri D. Marshall's song Faces, the lyrics explore the complexities of modern relationships struggling to balance the pressures of work and connection. The song speaks of two individuals who are unable to afford to go out on dates but are afraid to be alone. They continue to text other people but neglect to truly get to know each other. The singer is tired of falling asleep next to their phone and feeling isolated. The chorus warns about the dangers of pretending to love someone you hate for the sake of saving face. The song ends with the realization that this relationship is not sustainable and the singer feels as if they are losing their mind.
The lyrics in Faces highlight the importance of genuine connection and communication in relationships, as well as the emotional toll when those needs are not met. The song has a dream-like quality that further emphasizes the sense of isolation and disillusionment. The repetition of the refrain "Oh saving face, don't make the mistake, to love who you hate, to love who you hate now," is powerful in conveying the message that it is better to be honest with oneself and others than to pretend to be in love.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you're never looking for it
You claim you don't want something specific (like a serious relationship)
But text a lot of johns on your phone
But you actively seek out attention and affection from multiple people
What good is a date if we never can afford it
It's pointless to plan a romantic outing if we can't pay for it
But we cannot bare being alone
But we can't handle being without any sort of romantic connection
We do
We (continue to) engage in this cycle of seeking connection without actually getting to know each other
Whatever it is on the track 9 to 5
We go through the motions of a typical work schedule, without truly connecting in our off hours
To never know each other better
We don't make any effort to get to know each other on a deeper level
I be tired 9 to 5 fall asleep next to phones
I'm exhausted by the daily grind and end up falling asleep next to my phone
When I know I am not at home
When I'm well-aware that I'm not truly at home or at peace in this situation
Oh saving face
We're trying to avoid the embarrassment or shame of admitting our true feelings or issues in the relationship
Don't make the mistake
Don't make the mistake of pretending everything is fine when it's not
To love who you hate
To stay in a relationship with someone you have negative feelings towards
To love who you hate now
To continue to love someone you've grown to dislike or resent
You give back no time
You don't give me any quality time or attention
Even when you leave your shit at mines
Even when you leave your belongings at my place, you're not fully committed or invested in our relationship
Oh losing my mind
I'm going crazy (with anxiety or frustration)
You give me back no life
You don't give me any excitement, happiness, or a sense of fulfillment in life
Because we do
Because we (continue to) engage in unhealthy patterns and habits in our relationship
Oh saving face
We're still trying to save face and maintain a facade of happiness or normalcy
Don't make the mistake
Don't make the mistake of avoiding or denying our issues
To love who you hate
To stay in a relationship that is no longer fulfilling or enjoyable
To love who you hate now
To continue to love someone who has become an emotional burden or source of pain
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Shane Marshall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Lilimzt70
OMG, this song came to my memory like thunder, she came to Mexico in the '80s and was in my city (Mazatlan) she has an incredible voice!!
@romnyyepez
I was 16...it was my birthday...we danced all night long...beautiful song...almost 25 year later...la vuelvo a escuchar ..!
@tcleehk
I watched her performed this number at a Japan TV show many many years ago and have been hooked on this song since. Thanks for uploading the song. Anyone has the video to this great song as well?
@layekita
this song was very famous in the latin countries but she was making the crossover in spanish.! in the 80's.
@petercevallos
This theme was released in Spanish version with the title Corazon en Libertad, and it was a great success for that in Latin America, you can follow this amazing singer on Facebook.
This is the link of that version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MinnTXFGZnw