IV
Muriel E. Eddy Lyrics
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You just got to get on board
I know its hard to understand
Boy done grown up I'm the man
But I got it poppin like the 4th
I swear I'm cut from different cloths
I swear this only who I am
And you could never change the plans
Don't need you
You say that
I'm upset
But I swear
I don't care
Your not here
And I don't really care I don't care about you
Cant believe i ever gave a damn about you
You see who really there when it all fall through
But ill take you all tell me what you gonna do
I got it poppin like the 4th
You just got to get on board
I know its hard to understand
Boy done grown up I'm the man
But I got it poppin like the 4th
I swear I'm cut from different cloths
I swear this only who I am
And you could never change the plans
Everybody laughed at me now
Now they keeping tabs on me now
Want to say you care about me now
Now I'm supposed to care about you
But I wont
No I wont
You wasn't there for me when i was alone
and now I'm on
And yeah its on
And its my time and I'm coming for your throat
I got it poppin like the 4th
You just got to get on board
I know its hard to understand
Boy done grown up I'm the man
But I got it poppin like the 4th
I swear I'm cut from different cloths
I swear this only who I am
And you could never change the plans
Muriel E. Eddy's song IV is a poignant ballad that talks about being trapped in a lonely space, surrounded by four walls that suffocate and confine the singer. The opening lines set the tone of the song, "Four walls too near me, closing in on me." The singer seems to be struggling with loneliness, and the room they are confined in is symbolic of their emotional state. The bright lights outside the four walls represent opportunities and better prospects that the singer could have had if they weren't stuck in their current situation. Despite the alcohol and laughter that go beyond the walls, the nagging feeling of loneliness stays with the singer, haunting them, and this is evident when they say, "while I sit and whisper your name.
The chorus repeats the theme of entrapment and confinement, both physically and emotionally. The singer acknowledges that the walls that surround them are not just soundproof, but also seem to see and hear their every move. The second stanza hints that the singer is waiting for someone special to come and rescue them from their walls. Despite the dull and lifeless environment, they refuse to give up on love, and this waiting is significant to them. The final stanza leaves an open ending to the story. The singer is hopeful that their love interest will show up at their door, even while they are walking the floor in loneliness. The song beautifully encapsulates the fear of being alone and waiting for love, even if it means being stuck in a lonely place.
Line by Line Meaning
Four walls too near me
The four surrounding walls are too close and confining.
Closing in on me
They are slowly enclosing around me, making me feel trapped.
Out where the bright lights are glowing
There is a world beyond my confining walls, where fun and excitement can be found.
You're drawn like a moth to a flame
You find yourself irresistibly attracted to this world.
You laugh while the wine's over-flowing
You indulge in the pleasures of life and enjoy yourself to the fullest.
While I sit and whisper your name
I am pining for you and longing for your attention.
Sometimes I ask why I'm waiting
I question why I am wasting my time wallowing in loneliness and longing.
But my walls have nothing to say
There is no response or solution to be found within the walls of my confinement.
I'm made for love, not for waiting
I am a creature meant for connection and intimacy, not for being alone.
But here where you've left me, I'll stay
Despite this, I remain in this prison of unrequited love, unable to escape.
One night with you is like heaven
Being with you is like experiencing pure bliss.
And so, while I'm walking the floor
As I pace back and forth in my cell of solitude.
I'll listen for steps in the hallway
I strain to hear any indication of your impending arrival.
And wait for your knock on my door
I yearn for your presence and eagerly anticipate the moment when you will come to me.
Four walls to hear me
These walls hear my sighs and my cries of agony.
Four walls to see
These walls observe my misery and my longing.
Four walls too near me
These walls constrict me and cause me to feel claustrophobic.
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Written by: Eddy Haddad
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