Relief Next To Me
Muna Lyrics
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I guess like I should have missed you then
My body moves
Like curtains waving in and out of wind
In and out of windows
I can't untangle (I can't untangle)
What I feel and what would matter most
I can't close an eye (I can't close an eye)-lid
In reaching out for me
In the dark (I'm in the dark)
I'm just no good at giving relief
In the dark (I'm in the dark)
It won't be easy to find relief
And I'm not proud (and I'm not proud)
That nothing will seem easy about me
But I promise this
I won't go my whole life
Telling you I don't need
I'll tell you now
I guess like I should have told you then
The thunder moves
Like damn drawers slamming in my frame
Slamming in my framework
I can't untangle (I can't untangle)
What I know and what should matter most
I can't close an eye (I can't close an eye)-lid
Now there's just no point
In reaching out for you
In the dark (I'm in the dark)
I'm just no good at giving relief
In the dark (I'm in the dark)
It won't be easy to find relief
And I'm not proud (and I'm not proud)
That nothing will seem easy about me
But I promise this
(I promise this)
I won't go my whole life
(I promise this)
Telling you I don't need
(I promise this)
Muna's "Relief Next To Me" is an emotionally charged song that speaks of the difficulty of finding comfort when feeling lost or disconnected. The lyrics describe the struggle to make sense of one's emotions and the realization that reaching out for help may not always be easy. The opening stanza sets the tone of the song, as the singer admits to missing someone but also acknowledges her own inability to untangle her feelings. The use of curtains waving in and out of windows to describe her body movements is a powerful metaphor for her state of mind, as she is unable to find stability and is left feeling tangled and confused.
The chorus is a plea for understanding, as the singer admits to being "no good at giving relief" and struggles with the idea that nothing about her seems easy. However, she also promises not to go through life pretending that she doesn't need help. The song's theme of vulnerability and the need for emotional support is further emphasized in the second verse, as the singer likens her emotional turmoil to the slamming of drawers in her frame.
Overall, "Relief Next To Me" is a haunting and emotive song that captures the pain of feeling lost and disconnected. It highlights the importance of vulnerability and the need for emotional support, a theme that many listeners will be able to relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss you now
I regret not missing you before, but I feel that deeply now.
I guess like I should have missed you then
Looking back, I wish I had felt the absence of your presence before.
My body moves like curtains waving in and out of wind
My movements are erratic, like being tossed around by strong winds.
In and out of windows I can't untangle
I feel trapped and confused with too many options, unable to make a clear choice.
What I feel and what would matter most
I'm struggling to differentiate between what I want and what's truly important in the bigger picture.
I can't close an eye-lid
I am unable to sleep, paralyzed by my inner turmoil.
Now there's just no point in reaching out for me
I'm distant and closed off, and any attempts to connect with me would prove to be fruitless.
I'm just no good at giving relief
I am not capable of providing the comfort or solace that one would need in difficult times.
It won't be easy to find relief
It will be a struggle to find any kind of peace or release from my current state of mind.
And I'm not proud that nothing will seem easy about me
I am ashamed that I can't seem to make things easier for those around me, and that I am a burden rather than a source of comfort.
But I promise this, I won't go my whole life telling you I don't need
Despite my struggles, I won't continue to push others away or deny my need for support and love.
The thunder moves like damn drawers slamming in my frame
My inner turmoil is like thunderous noises shaking me to my core, like slamming drawers rattling the furniture.
What I know and what should matter most
I'm grappling with what I understand logically versus what should really matter emotionally.
In the dark, I'm just no good at giving relief
Even in times of crises, I am unable to meet other's emotional needs and provide comfort and relief.
But I promise this, I won't go my whole life telling you I don't need
I am making a vow to myself and others that I won't continue to deny my emotional needs and push others away.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sara Keirsten Quin, Tegan Rain Quin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wcook09
Not gonna lie, I think this is better than the original.
@mattstewart1864
Never heard of this band before this cover, but my goodness. It is easily the best one on the album.
@blasphemerous
agreed. The original pales in comparison, in my opinion. It's incredibly well put together
@CatarinaRock
This and PVRIS covers are my favorite. I love the chorus!
@carollupus
this is everything I expected and more, girls did it in their style without losing a character of the song and that guitar line has me hooked 11/10
@xlMatteo
Carol Wolfkru no like in The Con, nothing like the original! Disappointed
@Theomite
The beat and the bop to this really surprised me. Pleasantly. This gets my "favorite cover" vote.
@loramaesteigelman6444
Now this is how to take a song and make it yours!! 👏👏👏❤️💯🦄🍻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@EridanP
I can't close an eye until I hear this whole album tonight, in the dark.
@blackbutterfliesxdejavu
Such a great cover by one of my favorite bands!