Umbrellas
Nikki Kummerow Lyrics
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I've got someone in my pockets and it's driving me mad
It's the divide of my heart and my head and my sleeve
Well I'm not running out of fire but I know where this leads
He's alright but it's all so sudden and
I'll change my mind before my day is done
It's very clear that the love is blinding me
I'm taking time to change the way I think of you lately
I've got to say that there's always someone blocking my way
Just when I thought that my head couldn't be more confused
I'm taking chances and my odds are begging me to lose
He's alright but it's all so sudden and
I'll change my mind before my day is done
It's very clear that the love is blinding me
I'll make decisions, which are clearer when I'm on my own
I'm out here on my own
Don't give it all away
Safe guard your heart for many a rainy day
Don't give it all away
Safe guard your heart for many a rainy day
The lyrics to Nikki Kummerow's song "Umbrellas" express the feeling of being torn between the head and the heart in matters of love. The singer of the song is struggling with the conflicting emotions of being pulled towards someone who is driving them crazy but also having someone else in their pockets. The line "the divide of my heart and my head and my sleeve" represents the internal conflict of wanting to follow their heart but also needing to think logically about the situation.
Despite feeling confused and conflicted, the singer is not giving up on the situation. They are willing to take chances and make decisions, even if it means risking losing everything. The line "my odds are begging me to lose" shows that the singer understands the risks but is still willing to take them.
The chorus of the song advises listeners to "safe guard your heart for many a rainy day" and not to give it all away. This advice is a reminder to be cautious with matters of the heart and not to rush into things without careful consideration.
Overall, "Umbrellas" reflects the universal struggle of balancing the head and the heart in matters of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got to say that the look on your face drives me crazy
Your facial expressions affect me emotionally and mentally.
I've got someone in my pockets and it's driving me mad
I've got some issues that I carry with me everywhere, and it affects my mental state.
It's the divide of my heart and my head and my sleeve
There's a conflict between my emotions, thoughts, and actions.
Well I'm not running out of fire but I know where this leads
I'm emotionally strong, but I'm aware of the outcome of my actions.
He's alright but it's all so sudden and
He's good, but things are moving too fast.
I'll change my mind before my day is done
I'm indecisive and change my mind frequently.
It's very clear that the love is blinding me
My emotions cloud my judgment regarding love.
I'll make decisions, which are clearer when I'm on my own
I'll make better decisions when I'm not influenced by others.
I'm taking time to change the way I think of you lately
I'm taking time to rethink my perspective about you recently.
I've got to say that there's always someone blocking my way
There's always something or someone preventing me from achieving my goals.
Just when I thought that my head couldn't be more confused
Just when I thought I was less confused, I became more confused.
I'm taking chances and my odds are begging me to lose
I'm taking risks, and the likelihood of losing is high.
I'm out here on my own
I'm alone and independent.
Don't give it all away
Don't reveal your true emotions and intentions entirely.
Safe guard your heart for many a rainy day
Protect your feelings for future challenges.
Don't give it all away
Don't reveal your true emotions and intentions entirely.
Safe guard your heart for many a rainy day
Protect your feelings for future challenges.
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.