I Like It
Moby feat. Laura Dawn Lyrics
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Locked away with freezing cold
Someone flying only stolen
I can't tell, this lights so old
I don't wanna swim the ocean
I don't wanna fight the tide
I don't wanna swim foreverWhen it's cold I'd like to die
What was that my sweet, sweet nothing?
I can't hear you through the fog
If I holler, let me go
If I falter, let me know
I don't wanna swim the ocean
I don't wanna fight the tide
I don't wanna swim forever
When it's cold, I'd like to die
I don't wanna swim forever
I don't wanna fight the tide
I don't wanna swim the ocean
When it's cold, I'd like to die
I don't wanna swim the ocean
I don't wanna fight the tide
At its core, Moby's "I Like It" appears to be a melancholic lament of loneliness, a song about feeling isolated from the world and craving connection. The opening lines set the tone, as the singer wonders where his companion was when he was "lonesome," locked away in a cold place. The word "lonesome" is worth examining - it suggests a feeling of profound sadness and desperation that goes beyond mere solitude. Meanwhile, the phrase "someone flying only stolen" is cryptic, but it hints at a longing for escape, for a way to break out of the isolation that the singer feels.
The chorus of the song is where things get interesting. The repeated refrain "I don't wanna swim the ocean" suggests a fear of taking on the challenges of life, of struggling against the tide and fighting to survive. The idea of swimming "forever" is daunting, and the singer admits that he would "like to die" when it gets too cold. This can be interpreted metaphorically as a desire to give up, to surrender to the feelings of isolation and despair that have haunted him throughout the song.
The final lines of the song offer some hope, as the singer calls out for someone to help him when he falters. It's an admission that he cannot go it alone, that he needs a lifeline to survive. Overall, "I Like It" is a haunting and evocative song that speaks to the pain of loneliness and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Where were you when I was lonesome?
When I was feeling lonely and isolated, where were you and why weren't you there for me?
Locked away with freezing cold
I was trapped in a cold and lonely place, feeling helpless and alone.
Someone flying only stolen
I'm not sure who is flying and why, but it feels like someone is stealing joy and happiness that I could be experiencing.
I can't tell, this lights so old
The light that used to guide me and show me the way is no longer clear or strong enough to give me direction.
I don't wanna swim the ocean
I don't want to face enormous challenges that seem endless and impossible to overcome.
I don't wanna fight the tide
I don't want to struggle against the natural flow of life, resist change, or go against the way things are supposed to be.
I don't wanna swim forever
I don't want to keep living with constant difficulties and hardships that never seem to end.
When it's cold I'd like to die
When life is harsh and cruel, I would rather not exist and be free from the pain and suffering.
What was that my sweet, sweet nothing?
I can hear you talking, but what are you really saying? Your words seem empty and meaningless.
I can't hear you through the fog
Your words are muffled and unclear, like trying to hear someone through a dense fog or mist.
If I holler, let me go
If I cry out or express my pain, please don't hold me back or try to stop me from leaving this place of suffering.
If I falter, let me know
If I lose my strength or motivation, please encourage me and remind me of my purpose and goals.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Melville Hall, Mimi Goese
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