Ten Days
Missy Higgins Lyrics
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I'm no longer yours and you're no longer mine.
You said this hill looks far too steep
If I'm not even sure it's me you want to keep.
And it's been ten days without you in my reach,
And the only time I've touched you is in my sleep.
But time has changed nothing at all
I've tried cutting the ropes and
I let you go but you're still the only one
That feels like home.
You won't talk me into it next time,
If I'm going away your hearts coming too.
'Cause I miss your hands I miss your face.
When I get back let's disappear without a trace.
'Cause it's been ten days without you in my reach,
And the only time I've touched you is in my sleep.
But time has changed nothing at all
You're still the only one that feels like home.
I've tried cutting the ropes,
Tried letting go but you're still the only one
That feels like home.
So tell me, did you really think
Oh tell me, did you really think
I had gone when you couldn't see me anymore?
When you couldn't
'Cause baby time has changed nothing at all
You're still the only one that feels like home.
And I've tried cutting the ropes,
I let you go but you're still the only one
That feels like home, yeah,
You're still the only one that feels like home,
You're still the only one I've gotta love.
Oh yeah
The song "Ten Days" by Missy Higgins is a heart-wrenching ballad about a breakup and the lingering feelings that come with it. The song starts off with the singer acknowledging that the relationship has ended, with the lyrics "So we've put an end to it this time. I'm no longer yours and you're no longer mine." The singer then describes how she's tried to move on from the relationship but finds herself unable to, singing "But time has changed nothing at all, You're still the only one that feels like home."
The lyrics continue with the singer recounting how she's tried to forget about the relationship, but the person she's broken up with still holds an important place in her heart. She sings "I've tried cutting the ropes and I let you go, but you're still the only one that feels like home." The song ends with the singer acknowledging that she misses her ex-partner and doesn't want to let go of their relationship completely, with the lyrics "You're still the only one I've gotta love."
Overall, "Ten Days" is a poignant exploration of the lingering feelings that can remain after a relationship ends, and the difficulty of truly moving on. Missy Higgins' emotive vocals and the stripped-back instrumentation of the song enhance the raw emotion of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
So we've put an end to it this time.
The relationship has ended for good.
I'm no longer yours and you're no longer mine.
The singer and the person they were in a relationship with have gone separate ways.
You said this hill looks far too steep.
The other person expressed doubt about the relationship's potential success.
If I'm not even sure it's me you want to keep.
The artist feels unsure if the other person even wants to be with them.
And it's been ten days without you in my reach,
The artist hasn't seen the other person in ten days or been able to contact them.
And the only time I've touched you is in my sleep.
The singer has only been able to dream about being close to the other person.
But time has changed nothing at all.
Despite time passing, nothing has changed how the singer feels about the other person.
You're still the only one that feels like home.
The other person still feels like home to the artist - a place of comfort and belonging.
I've tried cutting the ropes and.
The artist has tried to sever ties with the other person.
I let you go but you're still the only one.
Despite trying to let go, the other person is still the only one the artist wants.
That feels like home.
The other person still feels like home to the singer.
You won't talk me into it next time,
The artist won't be convinced to try the relationship again.
If I'm going away your heart's coming too.
If the singer goes away, they want the other person to come with them.
'Cause I miss your hands I miss your face.
The singer misses the physical presence of the other person.
When I get back let's disappear without a trace.
When the singer returns from being away, they want to start fresh and leave the past behind.
'Cause it's been ten days without you in my reach,
The artist hasn't seen the other person in ten days or been able to contact them.
And the only time I've touched you is in my sleep.
The artist has only been able to dream about being close to the other person.
So tell me, did you really think
The singer questions whether the other person believed they were really gone for good.
Oh tell me, did you really think
The singer repeats their question, emphasizing its importance.
I had gone when you couldn't see me anymore?
The other person may have believed that if they couldn't physically see the artist, they were gone for good.
'Cause baby time has changed nothing at all.
Despite time passing, nothing has changed how the artist feels about the other person.
You're still the only one that feels like home.
The other person still feels like home to the artist - a place of comfort and belonging.
And I've tried cutting the ropes,
The singer has tried to sever ties with the other person.
I let you go but you're still the only one
Despite trying to let go, the other person is still the only one the artist wants.
That feels like home, yeah,
The other person still feels like home to the singer.
You're still the only one that feels like home,
The other person still feels like home to the singer - a place of comfort and belonging.
You're still the only one I've gotta love.
The singer still loves the other person, even after the relationship has ended.
Oh yeah
The artist emphasizes their feelings and the importance of the other person to them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY CLIFFORD, MISSY HIGGINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PureInsanityNow
She deserves so much more recognition. These songs are just so emotionally sophisticated but simple at the same time.
@MsRedrockerfan
I saw her for the first time in SLC, UT, she opened up for Anna Nalick and Howie Day. She showed up with her little keyboard and her first guitar she bought. She blew me away. I left my seat before her last song so I was first in line to buy her Sound of White CD and meet her. She is adorable. Had her cd in my car for months...all of my 4 girls had the cd memorized too. Missy, you are a true talent and your songs have got me though some really rough times. THANK YOU!
@apotheticallyautistic73
Why on earth is this amazing artist so under rated.
@swissshepherd1186
She’s not, only with the rest of the planet that she is!!
@wolflair3329
Give over, she's pretty much unheard of by most. Unknown would be a fairer description and to be honest, if it weren't for platforms like YouTube and Spotify, I'd say more than half the artists I've listened to would have remained unknown and that's probably true for a lot of people. If there's ever a description that's over used it's underated.
@swissshepherd1186
@@wolflair3329 unknown have you listened to The Sound Of White album Brilliant!!
@TassieLorenzo
Missy is fairly well-known in Australia, from her success in that mid-2000s era. To be fair, traditional rock music doesn't chart anywhere any more... The youth (and/or the record labels) gets to decide what charts, and older folks who may prefer traditional drums/bass/guitar/piano pop music don't tend to seek out new music beyond their early 30s. :) PS. If you like Missy Higgins, you might also like Pete Murray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZB-WAG9lSY Olympia is another Australian artist in her 30s who seems to have fallen through the generation gap, albeit without any success from back in the 00's, her music is more uptempo pop rock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0ohpRls7ng
@mariaaliferis7672
Seriously, only 1.1 million views. This song deserves more ❤
@trenapea
Missy has been a favorite for many years. She deserved soooooo much more attention!
@JBrizbn
If Missy writes her own stuff….. wow! That’s a beautiful soul 🙌