Red
Northy Lyrics
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I feel rejoiced at the thought of being on my own
I feel empowered when making your decisions
I feel endowed with a pride in superstition oh
I can still taste your cigarettes when I lick my lips and it kinda moves me
To think what might have been if you only were as selfish as me
I can't even tell myself it's you not me so say you're sorry
But I guess it's over now so I'll go whenever you wanna tell me
You're just the one that is right here before me
I guess I thought that you might understand me
I must be really fucking bad at judging you
I can still taste your cigarettes when I lick my lips and it kinda moves me
To think what might have been if you only were as selfish as me
I can't even tell myself it's you not me so say you're sorry
But I guess it's over now so I'll go whenever you wanna tell me
Your broken dreams only fueled my means to an end of us and I'll tell you something
If I could take it all back now and fix the hurt I think I wouldn't
Cause I feel like I've been taught an important point and that's to think of
All the things that I miss most are the only things that are worth keeping
The lyrics to Northy's song "Red" convey a complex mix of emotions and introspection. The singer begins by acknowledging the pressure and strain they feel, as if their bones are cracking. However, they also express a sense of joy at the idea of being on their own, suggesting a desire for independence. This feeling of empowerment intensifies when they make decisions for themselves, and they even take pride in their superstitious beliefs.
The lyrics take a nostalgic turn as the singer recalls the taste of cigarettes, a sensory memory that stirs something within them. They ponder what might have been if the person they are addressing had been as selfish as they perceive themselves to be. There is a conflict at play, as the singer struggles to accept that it's not their own fault but the other person's. They long for an apology but realize that it's likely over between them. They express their awareness that they are loved by others, but the one they truly wanted to understand them is right here, in front of them.
The song takes a profound turn as the singer reflects on how their own broken dreams have fueled their determination to bring an end to the relationship. Paradoxically, they admit that if given the chance to fix the hurt, they might not take it. They have learned an important lesson about valuing the things they miss the most, even if they are the very things that cause pain.
Overall, "Red" explores themes of introspection, independence, introspection, and the complexities of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel my bones, they're cracking under pressure
I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed, as if the weight of everything is causing me physical pain
I feel rejoiced at the thought of being on my own
I find joy and happiness in the idea of being independent and not relying on anyone else
I feel empowered when making your decisions
I gain a sense of confidence and control when I am the one making choices for you
I feel endowed with a pride in superstition oh
I possess a sense of pride in my irrational beliefs and superstitions
I can still taste your cigarettes when I lick my lips and it kinda moves me
Even though you're not with me, the memory of your presence lingers and affects me emotionally
To think what might have been if you only were as selfish as me
I contemplate the possibilities of a different outcome if you shared the same level of self-centeredness as I do
I can't even tell myself it's you not me so say you're sorry
I struggle to shift blame onto you and convince myself that I am not at fault, so I demand an apology from you
But I guess it's over now so I'll go whenever you wanna tell me
I accept that our relationship is ending, and I am willing to leave whenever you are ready to communicate it
I know you're not the only one that loves me
I am aware that there are others who care for me, not just you
You're just the one that is right here before me
Out of all the people who love me, you are the one currently present in my life
I guess I thought that you might understand me
I had the expectation that you would comprehend me and my inner workings
I must be really fucking bad at judging you
I realize that I am terrible at accurately evaluating your character and understanding who you truly are
Your broken dreams only fueled my means to an end of us and I'll tell you something
Your shattered aspirations served as motivation for me to bring an end to our relationship, and I have something to confess
If I could take it all back now and fix the hurt I think I wouldn't
If given the chance, I wouldn't undo the pain and damage caused because I believe it taught me an important lesson
Cause I feel like I've been taught an important point and that's to think of
I have come to learn a valuable lesson, which is to consider
All the things that I miss most are the only things that are worth keeping
The things that I long for the most are the only things truly worth holding onto
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Caleb Wilson
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Jared Rosen
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