Their first album No P. or D. was released in 2002 with their follow-up Notes and the Like being released in 2006.
Elusive
Ms. John Soda Lyrics
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Elusive what we say
Like passers by
A final choice we made
Looking back on feelings we once made
Illusion frame the games we play
I know we can't recall these things
Our last goodbye
Elusive what we say
Like passers by
Looking back on feelings we once made
Illusion frame the games we play
We're given back what humans took away
I know we can't recall these things
Looking back on feelings we once made
Illusion frame the games we play
We're given back what humans took away
I know we can't recall these things
"Elusive" by Ms. John Soda explores the unreliability of human communication, particularly when saying goodbye. The song portrays the finality of a decision and the difficulty of truly expressing oneself in these moments. The lyrics suggest that, like "passers by," people pass through each other's lives without always being able to convey their deepest emotions. The song is introspective, reflecting on past feelings that may have been elusive or distorted in some way.
The lyrics "Illusion frame the games we play" suggest that these past emotions may have been influenced by unrealistic desires or expectations, making it difficult to recall them accurately. The final lines suggest a sense of loss or regret over what has been taken away from humans, perhaps their ability to truly connect with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Our last goodbye
The final farewell we said
Elusive what we say
What we expressed during that goodbye was unclear and difficult to grasp
Like passers by
It was like we were strangers crossing paths and then moving on
A final choice we made
The decision to part ways was made, and it was permanent
Looking back on feelings we once made
Reflecting on the emotions we used to have
Illusion frame the games we play
Our actions were influenced by false perceptions and beliefs
We're given back what humans took away
Regaining something that we had lost due to human actions/interference
I know we can't recall these things
We are aware that we cannot remember some aspects of what happened
Contributed by Elijah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.