Clean
Noah Kittinger Lyrics
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fall behind
set my kind
followed blind
I said it all myself
said it all with no help
said it once before
I'm still here
cold with fear
who can I
call tonight
you weren't there before
you weren't there before
what was that you mean
haven't we been clean
words so sharp
in my eye
who do you
call at night
losing grip again
holding back faint grins
said it once for me
The lyrics of Noah Kittinger's song Clean can be interpreted as a reflection of one's inner struggles to cope with their fears and anxieties. The lines "cold as I fall behind, set my kind followed blind" evoke a sense of detachment and alienation from oneself and others. The singer seems to be stuck in a state of confusion and uncertainty, looking for someone to lean on, but unable to find solace in anyone.
The lines "said it all myself, said it all with no help, said it once before, coming down for sure" suggest a sense of despair and hopelessness. The singer seems to have expressed their thoughts and feelings before, but to no avail. They are aware that they are headed towards a downward spiral, and perhaps even accept their fate. The lines "I'm still here, cold with fear, who can I call tonight" are a cry for help, a plea to find someone who can understand and empathize with their situation.
The chorus "you weren't there before, what was that you mean, haven't we been clean" can be interpreted in many ways. It could be a reference to a past relationship or friendship that has gone sour, or it could be a commentary on the singer's inability to maintain a clean and healthy lifestyle. The lines "words so sharp in my eye, who do you call at night, losing grip again, holding back faint grins, said it once for me" suggest a sense of vulnerability and fragility. The singer seems to be on the brink of a breakdown, trying to hold on to their sanity but failing.
Line by Line Meaning
cold as I
Feeling emotionally detached and numb
fall behind
Failing to keep up with others
set my kind
Determined to control my own destiny
followed blind
Unthinkingly imitated others
I said it all myself
Expressed my thoughts and feelings without help
said it all with no help
Shared my innermost secrets and fears without assistance
said it once before
Revealed my struggles previously
coming down for sure
Feeling like everything is falling apart
I'm still here
Despite everything, I am still standing
cold with fear
Terrified and frozen with anxiety
who can I
Desperately seeking someone who can understand and comfort me
call tonight
Whom to reach out to for solace and reassurance
you weren't there before
You were not around when I needed you the most
you weren't there before
You were not around when I needed you the most
what was that you mean
Asking for clarification and explanation
haven't we been clean
Haven't we already let all of our secrets and skeletons out of the closet
words so sharp
Hurting me deeply with your piercing words
in my eye
Stinging my soul and spirit
who do you
Who you can rely on for support and empathy
call at night
When you are most vulnerable and alone
losing grip again
Feeling like things are slipping out of control once more
holding back faint grins
Putting on a false front to conceal my pain and sorrow
said it once for me
You already expressed your feelings and opinions to me
Contributed by Jayce W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kaneidasoliven1808
3:32 am and I'm just lying down alone in a room where I used to laugh and dance in now I just lie here with my ear phones on staring at the ceiling
@als-ko6oe
felt that
@404Guerra.
this song is so good and unic, i love it so much
@lauralizcano3846
Disfruto mucho esta canción, y pensar que todo empezó con una recomendación en Spotify
@kittykat3796
i miss himmm
@blessedwithbeautyandrage9519
Wow ❤️
@guaycamole
thanks bedroom.
@danilomd4738
:c