Suddenly
Molly Sarlé Lyrics
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And I′ll cast shadows on your face
As I sway, all night
And all night, all night
And all night, all
As the light hits my back
I begin to relax
And what are we giving
What are we given
I let my hair hang down
'Cause it feels just right
Look up at your face and you stare straight into my eyes
And I don′t know why
But suddenly I
I am exactly what I wanna be
I am exactly what I wanna be
I am changed honey
I am changed honey
I am changed honey
I am changed
After giving you head
I get the fuck up out of bed
Melt some butter in a pan
Throw some cheese between two pieces of bread
And I don't know why
But suddenly I
I am no longer what I wanna be
I am no longer what I wanna be
I am changed honey
I am changed honey
I am changed honey
I am changed
The lyrics to Molly Sarlé's Suddenly are both playful and introspective, with a dreamy quality that perfectly matches the song's slow, swaying melody. The verse "Give me a light and a lamp shade, and I'll cast shadows on your face" sets the tone for the rest of the song, with Sarlé creating a world of intimacy and closeness that feels almost mystical. She wants to lose herself in the music, swaying all night as she bathes in the shadows cast by the lamp. As the light hits her back, she relaxes into the music, questioning the nature of what they are given and what they are giving. The second verse takes a different turn, more colloquial and almost comical, as she describes making a sandwich after a sexual encounter. The contrast between the two verses makes the song even more interesting, highlighting the multifaceted nature of human experience.
The chorus, with its repetition of "I am changed honey", reflects Sarlé's desire to break free from the constraints of expectation and chart her own course. She feels altered and transformed by the music, the shadows, the light, the experience - all of it coming together to make her feel like she is finally exactly who she wants to be. The line "Look up at your face and you stare straight into my eyes, and I don't know why" suggests that this shift was unexpected, perhaps even unconscious, but it feels unquestionably real to her.
The final verse, with its repetition of the chorus only now with the words "I am no longer what I wanna be", reveals that even as she feels transformed, there is a sense of loss as well. This creates a poignant sense of tension in the song, as though Sarlé is exploring the idea that profound change is always accompanied by a loss of the old self. The fact that the verse takes place after a sexual encounter suggests that the change may be related to her sense of self as a sexual being, but the song is open to interpretation and invites the listener to bring their own experiences and perspectives to the table.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a light and a lamp shade
If you give me the simplest things, I can create something beautiful.
And I'll cast shadows on your face
I can create a mood and set the tone for our time together.
As I sway, all night
I'll move to the music all night long.
And all night, all night
I won't stop moving to the music.
And all night, all
All night long, I'll keep swaying to the beat.
As the light hits my back
I begin to feel more comfortable and let my guard down.
I begin to relax
I let go and allow myself to fully enjoy the moment.
Into the rhythm of what we are given
I'm letting the music guide me and dictate the tone of our interaction.
And what are we giving
I'm curious about what we're each bringing to the table.
What are we given
I'm interested in what we've been dealt in life.
I let my hair hang down
I'm letting my hair down, both literally and figuratively, to enjoy the moment.
'Cause it feels just right
I'm in a comfortable state where I'm content with how things are going.
Look up at your face and you stare straight into my eyes
Attention is focused on the two of us, and we're completely present in the moment.
And I don't know why
There isn't necessarily a rhyme or reason for how I'm feeling, but I'm feeling it nonetheless.
But suddenly I
At this moment, my whole being shifts.
I am exactly what I wanna be
I'm feeling completely fulfilled and realized in this moment.
I am changed honey
This experience has altered my outlook and disposition.
After giving you head
After doing something intimate with you...
I get the fuck up out of bed
...I'm abandoning what just happened and moving on with my day.
Melt some butter in a pan
I'm moving on to the next task now that our time together has ended.
Throw some cheese between two pieces of bread
I'm making myself something to eat.
But suddenly I
In another sudden moment...
I am no longer what I wanna be
I'm realizing that I'm not happy with who I've become in this moment.
I am changed honey
In both moments, my experiences have had an impact on me and altered my perspective.
I am changed honey
Those changes will follow me from this moment on.
I am changed honey
I am forever impacted by my experiences, both the positive and the negative.
I am changed
Ultimately, I am a different person than I was before.
Writer(s): Molly Erin Sarle
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@daddymoon666
A Wise and Beautiful Soul Singing With Her Soul...
@redshift912
Great album .
@painexotic3757
Her feminine charisma is on point!
@ckm5217
Really like this tune 👍🏼
@cami4627
You are one of my favorite artists, your voice is very impactful and the music accompanies it very well. This is different than Human and This Close I think. Are you going to come out with an album or an ep in the future?
@omgenitsuj
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@ellaraykondrat
I resonate with your portrayal of this experience so much
@valerina6651
I love her!!!
@stephencasey504
Great sound. Keep pushing.
@Wcampld
Fantastic song and video