THIS. IS. SOLEANNA.
Mitchell Lyrics


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So this is it

You packed your bags
With books and bits of me
The picture of us taken by the sea
So this is it
We really tried
""Didn't we? you ask

At least I know I did is what I said
Now after everything we shared
Can I still see you now and then
If only as friends?

So this is it
You broke the spell




So here our story ends
I'll never love this way again

Overall Meaning

In Mitchell's song "THIS. IS. SOLEANNA.," the lyrics depict a bittersweet farewell to a past love. The singer is reflecting on the end of a relationship, acknowledging that both parties tried their best but ultimately couldn't make it work. The mention of packing bags symbolizes the physical and emotional detachment as the person leaves, taking memories represented by books and fragments of the singer's own identity. The picture taken by the sea serves as a reminder of happier times shared together.


The repetition of "So this is it" emphasizes the finality of the situation, as if the singer is coming to terms with the reality that this is truly the end. The question "Didn't we?" indicates a longing for validation or confirmation that both individuals put in effort and gave the relationship a fair chance. The response "At least I know I did" suggests that the singer had genuine intentions and was committed, highlighting a sense of disappointment or perhaps even resentment.


Despite the pain and disappointment, the singer expresses a desire to maintain some sort of connection with their former partner. They wonder if they can still see each other occasionally, even if it's only as friends. This longing for a lingering connection can be seen as a way to hold onto the memories and the love that was once shared.


In the final lines, the singer acknowledges that the spell between them has been broken, signifying that the enchantment they once felt is now gone. The story of their relationship concludes here, leaving the singer to contemplate whether they will ever be capable of loving someone in the same way again. The lyrics convey a sense of loss and the realization that moving forward means embracing the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

So this is it
This is the final moment, the end of our relationship


You packed your bags
You gathered your belongings


With books and bits of me
Taking not only physical items but also pieces of my identity and memories


The picture of us taken by the sea
The photograph captured our love and happiness during our beach trip


So this is it
Again, emphasizing that this is the end


We really tried
Both of us put in sincere effort


"Didn't we? you ask
"We made an attempt, right?" you inquire, seeking confirmation


At least I know I did is what I said
I assure you that I gave it my all


Now after everything we shared
Reflecting on the experiences we had together


Can I still see you now and then
Can we occasionally spend time together in the future


If only as friends?
Perhaps only as platonic companions


So this is it
Once again, highlighting the finality


You broke the spell
You shattered the enchantment or illusion we had


So here our story ends
Thus, our narrative concludes here


I'll never love this way again
I will not experience love in the same manner in the future




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACQUELINE GOVAERT, MITCHELL FROOM

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