Winterbreak
Muna Lyrics
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I say
Last time
This time
You say
"I'd best be going 'cause it's getting late"
And I say, "Why don't I walk you home cause it's on the way"
So this time you're wondering how to leave it here
And I haven't seen you since last winter break
And I know that I broke your heart
But always such a smart one, always so intelligent
You must know that I took it hard
Oh, baby I think we both know
This is the love that we won't get right
Still if you said that you wanted
I know I'll always have one more try
You say
I say
Last time
This time
You pull that face like "Here we go again"
So I pull
A flask out the back of my jeans and then you take a pull
And in my mind we're in my bed and I'm pulling
Your sweater up over your head
And I haven't seen you since last winter break
And I know that you hate how that went
But always such a smart one, always so intelligent
You must know what's happening
Oh it's magnetic, isn't it?
The sense of something underneath the surface
When you're laying on thin ice
Just a little bit masochistic
A tentative ellipses
The parting of your lips and the ache in your eyes
But I think I'm gonna kiss you
Oh, baby, I think we both know
This is the love that we won't get right
Still, if you said that you wanted
I know I'll always have one more try
Oh, baby I think we both know
This is the love that we won't get right
Still if you said that you wanted
I know I'll always have one more try
You say
I say
Last time
This time
The song "Winterbreak" by Muna is about two people who have a complicated past and are considering whether or not to give their relationship another chance. The opening lines of the song establish a recurring theme of contrasting perspectives: "You say / I say / Last time / This time." The singer recalls the last time they made love, which ended with their partner leaving in tears. Now, as they reunite after a year apart (since the last winter break), the partner is reluctant to pursue the relationship again.
Despite acknowledging the difficulties of their past, the singer suggests that they both feel a magnetic pull towards each other. The sense of attraction is described as "something underneath the surface" and "tentative ellipses." The partner's intelligence is also mentioned a few times, perhaps hinting at a sense of admiration or intimidation. Still, the singer recognizes that they may never completely get the relationship right, but they are willing to try one more time if the other person is willing.
Overall, "Winterbreak" explores the complexities of a romantic relationship that has already been tested and may not be meant to work out. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and uncertainty, yet also a willingness to take a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
You say, "I'd best be going 'cause it's getting late"
You express the desire to leave because it is getting late.
And I say, "Why don't I walk you home cause it's on the way"
I suggest walking you home since it's on my way.
But the last time that we made love, you left in tears
However, the last time we were intimate, you left crying.
So this time you're wondering how to leave it here
Therefore, you are thinking about how to end things differently this time.
And I haven't seen you since last winter break
I haven't seen you since the previous winter holiday.
And I know that I broke your heart
I am aware that I hurt you deeply.
But always such a smart one, always so intelligent
Despite that, you remain intelligent and wise.
You must know that I took it hard
You surely recognize that I was also affected by the breakup.
Oh, baby I think we both know
Oh, dear, I believe we both acknowledge
This is the love that we won't get right
that we cannot make this love perfect or ideal.
Still if you said that you wanted
However, if you were to express a desire
I know I'll always have one more try
I assure you that I will give it one more attempt.
You pull that face like "Here we go again"
You make a face that indicates we may be heading down a familiar path.
So I pull A flask out the back of my jeans and then you take a pull
I retrieve a flask from my pocket and you take a sip.
And in my mind we're in my bed and I'm pulling
In my imagination, we're in my bed, and I am removing
Your sweater up over your head
your sweater from over your head.
And I know that you hate how that went
And I am aware that you disliked how things turned out.
But always such a smart one, always so intelligent
However, you remain clever and wise.
You must know what's happening
You must be aware of what's going on.
Oh it's magnetic, isn't it?
Oh, it's like a magnetic attraction, isn't it?
The sense of something underneath the surface
A feeling of something beneath the surface
When you're laying on thin ice
When you're at risk of falling into trouble
Just a little bit masochistic
A little bit of it is self-destructive.
A tentative ellipses
An uncertain pause
The parting of your lips and the ache in your eyes
The movement of your lips and the discomfort in your eyes
But I think I'm gonna kiss you
But I believe I will kiss you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Catherine Gavin, Naomi Mcpherson, Josette Maskin, Tijs M. Verwest
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