Burch's voice takes cues from old timers like Dusty Springfield and Patsy Cline to create throaty mountains and valleys of sound. It's retro country and soul in the best way. Growing up in Los Angeles with a writer/producer father and a casting director mother, Burch's childhood was filled with old Hollywood musicals and the sounds of Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. After finding her voice in adolescence, Burch packed up for the University of North Carolina in Asheville to study Jazz Vocal Performance.
Downhearted
Molly Burch Lyrics
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I can see it in your eyes
You're wanting to be somewhere
Where you'll feel more alive
They say the heart grows fonder
With every step you take
But as you move away from me
Where are you going?
Where have you been today?
Will you be back tomorrow?
Will you be back to me someday?
I could be your dream girl
Your whole world
If you let me
You've got me so downhearted
You've got me so downhearted
I remember recently
That I've lost a few of my things
My mind, my heart, my good intentions
And most everything
I know there is much more to me than thinking about you
I've got a lot, a lot to give, I know that this is true
I've got the moon, the sun, the stars, the night
The sky, the trees, the dark, the light
I've got my arms, my legs, my hands, my touch
My eyes, my lips, I guess I don't need too much
You've got me so downhearted
You've got me so downhearted
The lyrics of Molly Burch's song "Downhearted" depict the feeling of being let down and disappointed in a relationship. The opening lines of the song, "You seem awfully quiet, I can see it in your eyes, you're wanting to be somewhere where you'll feel more alive," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is noticing their partner's lack of engagement in the relationship and their desire to be somewhere else that makes them feel more fulfilled.
The second verse reveals the singer's fear of loss and abandonment: "Where are you going? Where have you been today? Will you be back tomorrow? Will you be back to me someday?" The singer is unsure of their partner's intentions and feels neglected. The chorus reflects these feelings of discouragement and loss: "You've got me so downhearted."
The third verse shows the singer trying to regain their power and assert themselves in the face of disappointment. They acknowledge that they have lost some of themselves while trying to hold onto a relationship that may not be worth it. But they also remember that they have much to offer beyond the relationship, and they don't need someone else to complete them: "I've got my arms, my legs, my hands, my touch, my eyes, my lips, I guess I don't need too much."
Overall, the song portrays the pain of feeling let down in a relationship, the fear of loss and abandonment, and the struggle to regain self-worth and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
You seem awfully quiet
I can sense that something is bothering you since you are not saying much
I can see it in your eyes
It is evident from your eyes that you're not happy with the current situation
You're wanting to be somewhere
You feel like being in a different place
Where you'll feel more alive
You want to go where you can feel more rejuvenated and active
They say the heart grows fonder
People believe that the more distant you are from someone, the more you'll miss them
With every step you take
Every move away from someone can make you yearn for them more
But as you move away from me
However, as you distance yourself from me, I can feel my emotional pain intensifying
I feel my body break
This emotional hurt is affecting me both mentally and physically
Where are you going?
I'm curious to know where you're headed
Where have you been today?
I'm curious to know where you've been all day
Will you be back tomorrow?
I'm wondering if you'll return tomorrow
Will you be back to me someday?
And if you'll ever come back to me
I could be your dream girl
I could fulfill all your desires and fantasies
Your whole world
I could become everything you need and want in life
If you let me
But I need your willingness and consent for that to happen
You've got me so downhearted
Your actions or words have made me feel disheartened and despondent
I remember recently
I'm recalling something that happened to me lately
That I've lost a few of my things
I feel like I have lost some of my vital components
My mind, my heart, my good intentions
My ability to think, my capacity to love, and my noble objectives
And most everything
Moreover, I feel like I'm missing a lot of things in my life
I know there is much more to me than thinking about you
I realize that there is more to my life than just thinking about you
I've got a lot, a lot to give, I know that this is true
I have many things to offer, and I'm confident about it
I've got the moon, the sun, the stars, the night
I have the celestial bodies, the night sky with me
The sky, the trees, the dark, the light
I have natural elements like sky, trees, darkness, and daylight in my life
I've got my arms, my legs, my hands, my touch
I have my limbs and my ability to touch and feel things
My eyes, my lips, I guess I don't need too much
I even have my sensory organs like eyes and lips, so I don't need much else
You've got me so downhearted
Regardless, your actions have made me feel dispirited and disenchanted
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Molly Jenna Burch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You seem awfully quiet
I can see it in your eyes
You're wanting to be somewhere
Where you'll feel more alive
They say the heart grows fonder
With every step you take
But as you move away from me
I feel my body break
Where are you going?
Where have you been today?
Will you be back tomorrow?
Will you be back to me someday?
I could be your dream girl
Your whole world
If you let me
You've got me so downhearted
You've got me so downhearted
I remember recently
That I've lost a few of my things
My mind, my heart, my good intentions
And most everything
I know there is much more to me than thinking about you
I've got a lot, a lot to give, I know that this is true
I've got the moon, the sun, the stars, the night
The sky, the trees, the dark, the light
I've got my arms, my legs, my hands, my touch
My eyes, my lips, I guess I don't need too much
You've got me so downhearted
You've got me so downhearted
serhat altın
Çok sessiz görünüyorsun
You seem awfully quiet
Gözlerinde görebiliyorum
I can see it in your eyes
Bir yerde olmak istiyorsun
You're wanting to be somewhere
Daha canlı hissedeceğin yer
Where you'll feel more alive
Kalbin daha da güçlendiğini söylüyorlar
They say the heart grows fonder
Attığın her adımda
With every step you take
Ama sen benden uzaklaşırken
But as you move away from me
Vücudumun kırıldığını hissediyorum
I feel my body break
Nereye gidiyorsun?
Where are you going?
Bugün neredeydin?
Where have you been today?
Yarın dönecek misin
Will you be back tomorrow?
Bir gün bana geri dönecek misin?
Will you be back to me someday?
Senin hayalin kız olabilirim
I could be your dream girl
Senin bütün dünyan
Your whole world
Eğer izin verirsen
If you let me
Beni çok üzdün
You've got me so downhearted
Beni çok üzdün
You've got me so downhearted
Yakın zamanda hatırlıyorum
I remember recently
Eşyalarımdan birkaçını kaybettim
That I've lost a few of my things
Aklım, kalbim, iyi niyetlerim
My mind, my heart, my good intentions
Ve çoğu şey
And most everything
Biliyorum benim için seni düşünmekten çok daha fazlası var
I know there is much more to me than thinking about you
Çok şey var, verecek çok şey var, bunun doğru olduğunu biliyorum
I've got a lot, a lot to give, I know that this is true
Ayım var, güneşim, yıldızlar, gece
I've got the moon, the sun, the stars, the night
Gökyüzü, ağaçlar, karanlık, ışık
The sky, the trees, the dark, the light
Kollarım, bacaklarım, ellerim, dokunuşlarım var
I've got my arms, my legs, my hands, my touch
Gözlerim, dudaklarım, sanırım çok ihtiyacım yok
My eyes, my lips, I guess I don't need too much
Beni çok üzdün
You've got me so downhearted
Beni çok üzdün
You've got me so downhearted
Javier Grau
Molly, I'm not exaggerating: You melt my heart, dream girl.
Ivan
Such a nice vibe! Oldies with a twist of indie love it! Wouldn’t think twice seeing her perform if she had a show near me 🙏🏼✨
Christian A
Llevo meses con este tema (y el album ) en spotify y no me aburre. Es droga
Diana Janice
Que preciosa canción <3
Miw Barbosa
Não posso ser o unico BR escutando essa maravilhosa musica
4252
não é! está na minha playlist a tempos...
Mr.Melvin20
I just found her on Spotify. Unfortunately there were only two songs on there. She sings amazing reminds me of the oldies music. :)
Brisa Villagomez
Me siento fascinada con tu música y tu voz!
SHT musik
If you are only going to listen to one more song by Molly Burch, let it be WILD. By leaps and bounds my favorite song from her with a message that so many of us can relate to: "I wish I was a wilder soul." Trust me, it´s beautiful. As a songwriter myself (SHT Musik), my aim is to write something like Wild that resonates with others the way this song resonates with me. Molly´s style of singing, bouncing back and forth between head/mixed voice and chest voice gives her a signature sound although it works better in some songs than others. I keep listening in hopes of discovering another song as good as Wild.
D A
Thanks!