1991
Naomi Sharon Lyrics
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Tough lovers are always found to understand
The power of losing games and in the end
Heart won't curse of playing and pretend
Are you happy with a lover and a friend
Is this loving what do you feel to comprehend
That is all I wanna ask, far from what's been done instead
Over and out we felt this place
I came to learn and not to change
Over and out we felt the same
Let's take a break and start the race
Over and out we had a phase
All the one was there to stay
Over and out you're free to go
Let's meet eachother on a different road
Tensions I know them deep and now I'll bend
Over for the things I don't get
Learning to deal with things instead of
Running away from the feelings I once had
Ooooh ooooh ooooh
Are you happy with a lover and a friend
Is this loving or do you feel to comprehend
That is all I wanna ask, far from what's been done instead
Are you happy with a lover and a friend
Over and out we felt this place
I came to learn and not to change
Over and out we felt the same
Let's take a break and start the race
Over and out we had a phase
All the one was there to stay
Over and out you're free to go
Let's meet eachother on a different road
The song "1991" by Naomi Sharon seems to be about a relationship that is coming to an end. The singer appears to be addressing their partner, asking if they are happy with the way things are between them. The lyrics suggest that the couple have been through tough times together, but the singer still wants to know if their partner is happy. The first verse expresses a familiarity with the partner's strength, implying that the partner has been through some personal struggles that the singer has witnessed. The second verse implies that there have been some difficulties that have been worked through together, but ultimately the two are not meant to be together.
The chorus repeats the simple question "Are you happy with a lover and a friend?" indicating that the singer is looking for an honest answer. The bridge of the song speaks to the idea of dealing with difficult emotions instead of running away from them, indicating a level of personal growth that has been achieved through the relationship. The last verse suggests that despite the end of the relationship, there is still room for growth and renewal, as the two are free to go and find new paths.
Overall, the lyrics of "1991" seem to be about the complexities of relationships, growth, and change. The song encourages listeners to confront difficult emotions and move forward with honesty and self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
See I was familiar with your strength
I knew that you were a tough person with the ability to handle difficult situations.
Tough lovers are always found to understand
People who are emotionally resilient often have the capacity to understand others who are similarly strong-willed.
The power of losing games and in the end
The ability to accept defeat in relationships and move on without animosity is a sign of emotional maturity.
Heart won't curse of playing and pretend
Once the game is over, the heart won't hold onto ill feelings but will instead let go of pretense and move on healthily.
Are you happy with a lover and a friend
Do you feel satisfied and fulfilled in your current romantic and platonic relationships?
Is this loving what do you feel to comprehend
Do you truly understand what love is and are you experiencing it in your relationships?
That is all I wanna ask, far from what's been done instead
All the singer wants to know is the answer to the previous questions, instead of dwelling on past mistakes or miscommunications.
Over and out we felt this place
The relationship has reached its conclusion, and both parties have come to accept it.
I came to learn and not to change
The artist entered the relationship with the intention of learning about themselves and others, not to impose their will onto others.
Let's take a break and start the race
We can take a break right now, but we'll continue moving forward in life and maybe even cross paths again in the future.
Over and out we had a phase
The relationship was a temporary phase that both parties acknowledge is over.
All the one was there to stay
The artist knows that everything is temporary except for oneself and their own personal growth.
Over and out you're free to go
The other person is free to leave, and there are no hard feelings about it.
Let's meet eachother on a different road
The singer is open to the idea of meeting again in the future, but it would be on a different path than before.
Tensions I know them deep and now I'll bend
The singer acknowledges that there were past conflicts, but they are now willing to compromise.
Over for the things I don't get
The artist is letting go of anything that they don't understand in the relationship.
Learning to deal with things instead of
The artist is taking a mature and proactive approach to handling their emotions and relationships.
Running away from the feelings I once had
The singer is avoiding the instinct to run from their emotions, and instead faces them head on to grow and learn.
Ooooh ooooh ooooh
Writer(s): Marnix De Heus, Naomi Sharon
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.