Desperate
Naked N' Happy Lyrics
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I found an injured kitten far away from home.
Hurt since nature asked him to do it right,
You've never had the choice, chasing anuntouchable light.
You went out for a walk, was it a week?
I wonder how this lifeturn someone this mean?
You kept us apart, I really tried to understand...
When human pride took over, you refused my hand.
I've looked back so many times before today,
I remember how words were easier to say.
When it blew up, you went through so much frustrations.
Look at the result, so much hate, self isolation.
I cannot believe the way you let yourself sink.
It broke me down.
Will we ever escape from yesterday?
Lying on the floor, I try to dreamabout the nights we spent laughing,
Oh! I had no doubt.
But you broke it up, you even denied your lies.
Oh! the way you stroke me when you said you didn't mind.
Was it just another stage of life?
The song "Desperate" by Naked N' Happy appears to be about a relationship that has ended badly. The opening line suggests the singer's former partner was in a bad way before their relationship ended, and they tried to help by rescuing an injured kitten. There is a sense of regret and confusion as the singer wonders how their former partner could have become so mean and isolated, and why they refused help when they needed it. The second verse seems to suggest that the relationship ended explosively, with a lot of anger and frustration on both sides. The singer appears to be struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship, and is haunted by memories of happier times.
One interesting aspect of this song is its use of vivid imagery. The image of an injured kitten is a powerful one, suggesting vulnerability and the need for care. It is also interesting that the song is addressed directly to the former partner, suggesting a sense of unresolved issues and a desire for closure. Another interesting aspect is the way the lyrics go back and forth between describing past memories and addressing the present situation. This adds to the sense of confusion and disorientation that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
So desperate, you were dying all alone.
You were in a state of despair and alone, approaching death.
I found an injured kitten far away from home.
I encountered a hurt animal far from its comfort zone.
Hurt since nature asked him to do it right,
The injury was a consequence of the animal's natural instincts to behave correctly.
You've never had the choice, chasing an unattainable light.
You were pursuing an unreachable goal without ever having a choice.
You went out for a walk, was it a week?
You disappeared for an extended period, and I wonder how that could happen.
I wonder how this life turned someone this mean?
I question how the circumstances of your existence turned you into a cruel person.
You kept us apart, I really tried to understand...
You kept us distant, but I attempted to empathize with your perspective.
When human pride took over, you refused my hand.
Your ego prevented you from accepting my help.
Dance again with me.
Let's rekindle the romance and have a dance together.
I've looked back so many times before today,
Reflecting on the past is a common occurrence for me.
I remember how words were easier to say.
Expressing my emotions was once effortless.
When it blew up, you went through so much frustrations.
When things fell apart, you experienced significant frustrations.
Look at the result, so much hate, self-isolation.
The outcome was breeding an intense dislike and withdrawing from society.
I cannot believe the way you let yourself sink.
I can't comprehend how you've allowed yourself to fall so low.
It broke me down.
The situation caused me to break emotionally.
Will we ever escape from yesterday?
Can we ever move past the past?
Lying on the floor, I try to dream about the nights we spent laughing,
I lay on the ground and daydream about the times we were happy and chuckling.
Oh! I had no doubt.
There was no uncertainty at that time.
But you broke it up, you even denied your lies.
You ruined it, and you refused to acknowledge your deceit.
Oh! the way you stroke me when you said you didn't mind.
How gently you touch me and pretended to be unbothered.
Was it just another stage of life?
Was it simply a phase we went through?
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.