Restless
Next Year's End Lyrics
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It'll take too long to figure me out
Stay low, don't go
She said what if I give you all I have
I haven't got much but I swear I'll make it worth your time
You love too much, haven't you learned
Break me down again I still come back for you
Leave me restless know this story ends with two
She held the letters he wrote with best intentions
He didn't know how to tell you he was
Far, too gone
I will write you til the day I die
Affection flowing through to actions high
Find me walking to your room at night
Emotions opposite of what's inside
How far will you go until I've fallen
Don't mind me where you run, I will follow
How far will you go until I've fallen in love
In love
In love
How far will you go until I've fallen
Don't mind me where you run, I will follow
How far will you go until I've fallen in love
In love
In love.
The song "Restless" by Next Year's End conveys a complex message about love, vulnerability, and the fear of being hurt. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is willing to love deeply, but is also guarded and hesitant. Her "heart for love" is at odds with her "stone cold toes," indicating that she wants to open herself up to love, but is also afraid of being hurt. The singer of the song is drawn to her, but acknowledges that it will take time for her to figure him out. He urges her to stay low and not go, indicating that he wants to be with her for the long haul, even if it takes time for her to trust him completely.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as the woman questions how far the singer will go until she has "fallen in love." She is afraid of being hurt again, but also cannot resist the pull of love. The lyrics "Leave me restless, know this story ends with two" indicates that both characters are restless and uneasy about their relationship, but they are still drawn to each other despite their doubts.
Overall, "Restless" is a complex and emotional song that explores the dynamics of love, vulnerability, and fear. The lyrics are introspective and thoughtful, and the music is hauntingly beautiful, making it a standout track on Next Year's End's album.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got a heart for love, but stone cold toes
She desires love, but is unwilling to risk vulnerability or commitment.
It'll take too long to figure me out
It will be difficult and time-consuming to understand me and my emotions.
Stay low, don't go
Stay quiet and avoid drawing attention to yourself in this situation.
She said what if I give you all I have
She considers the possibility of offering all that she has to offer in a relationship.
I haven't got much but I swear I'll make it worth your time
Although she doesn't have much to offer, she promises to make it valuable.
You love too much, haven't you learned
You have a pattern of giving too much in relationships, without learning from the past.
Break me down again I still come back for you
Even when you emotionally hurt and destroy me, I still come back to you.
Leave me restless know this story ends with two
Knowing that this relationship will only end in two broken hearts, she is left feeling restless.
She held the letters he wrote with best intentions
She treasures the letters he wrote with the intention of showing his love.
He didn't know how to tell you he was far, too gone
He wasn't sure how to express that he was too emotionally invested and had gone too far in his feelings.
I will write you til the day I die
He promises to continue expressing his love through writing, until his dying day.
Affection flowing through to actions high
He shows his love through actions with intense emotion and desire.
Find me walking to your room at night
He often finds himself walking to her room at night, overcome by his feelings for her.
Emotions opposite of what's inside
Although he appears calm and collected on the outside, his emotions are turbulent and intense within.
How far will you go until I've fallen
He wonders how much further he can go and how deeply he can fall in love with her.
Don't mind me where you run, I will follow
He is willing to follow her wherever she goes, even if it means leaving everything behind.
How far will you go until I've fallen in love
He is curious about how far he needs to go before he falls in love with her.
In love
Being in love is the ultimate goal and desire for both parties.
In love
Repeating the phrase emphasizes the importance and intensity of the feeling.
Contributed by Alice Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.