Emotion feat. Wild Nothing
Molly Burch Lyrics


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I don't know why it has to feel like this
It's like it's weighin' on my heartbeat heavy
And anytime I try to make sense of it
Keeps on coming like a floodgate, honey

Now it's spinning out, all I want is to control it
I try to keep it down, put it in my hands and hold it
Feelin' it

Timeless emotion
Always devoted
It's the greatest weakness
Timeless emotion

I lay in bed and feel my heartbeat flutter
It's like it's tellin' me something's the matter
And in my dreams I feel it carry over
Wonderin' if I could become another

Now it's spinning out, all I want is to control it
I try to keep it down, put it in my hands and hold it (oh)

Timeless emotion
Always devoted
It's the greatest weakness
Timeless emotion

Feelin' it

Timeless emotion
Always devoted




It's the greatest weakness
Timeless emotion

Overall Meaning

Molly Burch's song Emotion featuring Wild Nothing is an introspective look at the complexities of the human emotional experience. Molly reflects on the way she feels, expressing confusion and a sense of being burdened and overwhelmed by her emotions, a heavy weight on her heartbeat. She recognizes that whenever she tries to make sense of her feelings, they keep coming, uncontrollable and unstoppable, like a floodgate.


The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "Timeless Emotion", adding emphasis to the idea that the feelings we experience are an integral part of our human experience that has been around since the beginning of time. Even though emotions might feel like a weakness, they can be an essential part of what makes us human, always present, always devoted. The song's refrain reinforces this definition by saying that emotions are the greatest weakness, something that both helps us and hinders us.


Through the second verse, we find out that even when Molly sleeps, she's affected by the emotions, and it even carries through into her dreams. The song concludes with the acknowledgement that emotions are still present, without any resolution, they still need to be felt, and sometimes they take up all the space in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why it has to feel like this
The feeling is heavy and I don't really understand why it's happening.


It's like it's weighin' on my heartbeat heavy
The sensation is so overwhelming that it seems to put weight on my chest.


And anytime I try to make sense of it
Despite trying to find an explanation, it feels confusing.


Keeps on coming like a floodgate, honey
The more I try to understand, the more intense and uncontrolled the feeling becomes.


Now it's spinning out, all I want is to control it
The emotions are becoming too much, and I want to manage them.


I try to keep it down, put it in my hands and hold it
I try to suppress and take charge of the emotions as best as I can.


Timeless emotion
This feeling is ageless and constant.


Always devoted
It's loyal, and never seems to leave my side.


It's the greatest weakness
Despite being a devoted, constant feeling, it's also the biggest source of vulnerability.


I lay in bed and feel my heartbeat flutter
The feeling of anxiety and confusion is constant and evident even when I'm trying to relax.


It's like it's tellin' me something's the matter
The intensity of the emotions makes me feel like there's something that's not right.


And in my dreams I feel it carry over
The emotions continue to seep into my subconscious even when I'm asleep.


Wonderin' if I could become another
The emotions are taking over to the point where it feels like I'm not myself anymore.


Feelin' it
The emotions are all-consuming and hard to ignore.




Lyrics ยฉ SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Molly Jenna Burch, John Alexander Tatum

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Comments from YouTube:

@ashleyfitz7761

I heard this song for the first time on the radio while in traffic this morning. This song ia amazing, makes me want to listen to it on repeat and dance.

@zazarays

whats it about tho. I thought it was "Time is in Motion" wrong lol

@asfandmunawar

Such a perfect song with a touch of nostalgia in it.. Just lovely.. Can't stop listening to it

@arturoruiz8078

Absolutely right! I donโ€™t know if youโ€™ve heard Bryan Ferryโ€™s music! Heโ€™s so amazing! Look up on YouTube: Shameless by Bryan Ferry! She reminds me of that beautiful Glam nostalgia of the 60โ€™s and 70โ€™s! Such a great song! I love Molly Burch

@APR944

Been on repeat 8x now and I canโ€™t stop listening. ๐Ÿ”Šโœจ

@lauravictoriano9920

I Shazam this at target. I love it so much. It's so catchy.

@carolinabonesteel3981

Omg same. I was in the pet aisle lol

@lauravictoriano9920

@Cori Rivera I was in the women's clothing area lol

@zlatakalajdzic1384

I was in Zara

@Ptrdincare

Shazam too โœŒ๐Ÿป

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