Terrestrial
Moderns Lyrics


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Treading lightly like you told me
Said it quietly, can't unfold me
Do what you say
Do what you say
Ill only do what you say
Do what you say
Ill only
Fake it hold me take it slowly
I get lonely but you don't know me
Do what you say
Do what you say
Ill only do what you say
Do what you say ill only

Today you say
It's not the way
I'll be okay
You want to to change me
Why can't you stay
It's not the same
We'll be okay
You want to take me
But I won't hold still

You say it all the time
I'm worth the loss of mind
If only i could find a single piece of mine
You say it all the time
I'm worth the loss of mind
If only i could find a single piece of mine

A piece of mine
A piece of mine
A piece of mine
Mine mine mine

You say it all the time
I'm worth the loss of mind
If only i could find a single piece of mine
You say it all the time
I'm worth the loss of mind
If only i could find a single piece of mine

A piece of mine
A piece of mine
A piece of mine
Mine mine mine

Too late to mean it
I didn't say it
You'll find me writing




While you're still deciding
While you're still deciding

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MODERNS's song Terrestrial contains a mix of emotions that revolves around the theme of self-discovery and being true to oneself. The first two stanzas speak to the idea of treading lightly and being cautious because someone else is controlling the situation. The singer feels like they are only doing what the other person says, and they are unable to be their true selves. The chorus then shifts to a more introspective tone, with the singer questioning why they are being changed and why they cannot stay the same. They realize that they cannot remain still and that they need to find their own voice.


The third verse is where the singer takes control of their situation. They acknowledge that they are worth more than just being told what to do and that they need to find their own way. The fourth stanza further emphasizes the importance of self-discovery with the line "Too late to mean it, I didn't say it." This line implies that the singer has already wasted enough time being someone they are not and that it is time to find themselves. The song closes with the line "While you're still deciding," implying that the singer is ready to move forward and find their true self while the other person is still undecided.


Overall, Terrestrial is a powerful song that highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and the journey of self-discovery. The lyrics capture the struggle of being in a situation where someone else has control and the realization that we all have the power to take control of our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Treading lightly like you told me
I'm being cautious and careful with my actions, as per your instructions.


Said it quietly, can't unfold me
I spoke softly, and you can't figure out what I'm thinking or feeling.


Do what you say
I will obey your commands.


Ill only do what you say
I will not deviate from your instructions or wishes.


Fake it hold me take it slowly
I'm pretending to be okay, and seeking comfort from you, but slowing down the process.


I get lonely but you don't know me
I'm feeling alone, but you don't understand my true self.


Today you say
You've changed your stance on this matter today.


It's not the way
It's not the path to follow.


I'll be okay
Despite the situation, I will cope.


You want to change me
You want me to be someone else, and not my true self.


Why can't you stay
Why can't you accept me for who I am and stay with me?


It's not the same
Things have changed, and it's not how it used to be.


We'll be okay
Despite the challenges, we will overcome.


You want to take me
You want me to be yours, but I won't comply.


But I won't hold still
But I won't stop moving or fighting for my true identity.


You say it all the time
You keep reminding me of something.


I'm worth the loss of mind
I'm valuable enough to lose my mind over.


If only i could find a single piece of mine
If only I could find some aspect of my true self.


A piece of mine
An aspect of my true self.


Mine mine mine
It belongs to me, not to you.


Too late to mean it
It's now too late to be sincere or meaningful.


I didn't say it
I didn't speak my mind earlier, but now I am.


You'll find me writing
I will express myself through written words.


While you're still deciding
While you're still figuring out how to respond or react.




Writer(s): Roseanne Okumura, Chris Fudurich

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Chromodar

Treading lightly, like you told me
Said it quietly, can't unfold me
Do what you say
Do what you say I'll only
Do what you say
Do what you say I'll only

Fake it, hold me, take it slowly
I get lonely, but you don't know me
Do what you say
Do what you say I'll only
Do what you say
Do what you say I'll only

Today you say
It's not the way
I'll be okay
You want to to change me
Why can't you stay
It's not the same
We’ll be okay
You want to take me
But I won't hold still

You say it all the time
I'm worth the loss of mind
If only i could find a single piece of mine

You say it all the time
I'm worth the loss of mind
If only i could find a single piece of mine
A piece of mine
A piece of mine
A piece of mine mine mine


You say it all the time
I'm worth the loss of mind
If only i could find a single piece of mine

You say it all the time
I'm worth the loss of mind
If only i could find a single piece of mine
A piece of mine
A piece of mine
A piece of mine mine mine

Too late to mean it
I didn't say it
You'll find me writing
While you're still deciding
While you’re still deciding



All comments from YouTube:

JJ_Sheridan

Not gonna lie, this track has been on repeat ever since I first heard it. Congratulations, it only happens every couple of years. Excellent music.

MODERNS MUSIC

Thanks man!!

PrinzVegeta

MODERNS MUSIC If the „Synth“ is deep, clean/clear and has enough base like yours - it‘s just another world 🤩

SgtNuker

One of those songs that just melts you with how well it is composed. I typically don't like a lot of singing in songs like this, but the vocalist absolutely NAILS it. She makes this song.

MODERNS MUSIC

Thats the nicest thing anyones ever said about us! I appreciate you <3
The rest of our stuff is on Spotify if you're interested!

Antonio Gonzalez

Damn, this song plucked a heart string.
Well played, MODERNS.

Desmild

This is art. Please make more like this.

MODERNS MUSIC

<3 <3 <3

UmbralOfNight

Oh man... this is A W E S O M E, I really love Rosie's voice.

frnkguard1

Dude I’ve been listening to this song for a long long time and I don’t get bored of it
Freaking awesome 👏🏻😎

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