Leaving It
Novi Split Lyrics
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Too old to still be amazed
Swore it's only a phase
Of lies, they bend and they sway
I swear we just needed space.
I saw your fear in night
I caught that feeling all right
And strayed away from the light
Our souls were dull and they died.
I found out that i wasn't so right
We smoked a bit on the porch
And then you turn out the lights
I need you.
We changed our moods with the lights low
Forgot just what we came for
Saw through the light with our eyes closed
I saw your fear in night
I caught that feeling all right
You said it's not what you need
We choose what we want to believe.
We said we'd just wait and see.
And your cold dead eyes are so bright to me
And your eyes are still _
God, it's hard
Leaving it.
In the song "Leaving It" by Novi Split, the lyrics seem to be about a relationship that is struggling and on the brink of collapse. The singer is expressing their feelings towards their partner who has expressed feeling unamazed and believes it is just a phase. The singer acknowledges their partner’s feelings, but they just needed space from one another. The second verse talks about a moment where they changed their moods with the lights low and they forgot why they came. The singer saw their partner's fears and says they caught that feeling all right. However, their partner says it is “not what they need,” and the two agree to wait and see. The song ends with the singer still feeling attached to their partner, and it is hard for them to let go.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, so it is hard to determine exactly what the song is about. It could be about a relationship that is falling apart, but the couple is trying to hold it together. It could also be interpreted as letting go of past traumas and learning to move on. The line, "I caught that feeling all right," could refer to the singer understanding their partner's feelings or it could be about the singer's own emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
She says she still feels the same,
She tells me that her feelings haven't changed.
Too old to still be amazed
She feels too mature to find joy and excitement in little things.
Swore it's only a phase
She promised it's a temporary stage that will pass over time.
Of lies, they bend and they sway
False words can be manipulated and twisted to serve one's intention.
I swear we just needed space.
I bet some distance between us could help our situation.
I saw your fear in night
Last night, I noticed that you were scared.
I caught that feeling all right
I understood your anxiety very well.
And strayed away from the light
I moved away from the source of brightness and warmth.
Says if it wasn't so bright
She claims that the glaring light is too overwhelming.
Our souls were dull and they died.
Our spirits were lifeless and despondent.
I found out that i wasn't so right
I realized that my previous opinion was incorrect.
We smoked a bit on the porch
We lit some cigarettes while sitting outside.
And then you turn out the lights
Afterward, you switched off the illumination.
I need you.
I crave your presence and companionship.
We changed our moods with the lights low
Our emotions shifted under the dim lighting conditions.
Forgot just what we came for
We lost sight of our initial purpose.
Saw through the light with our eyes closed
Even though our eyes were shut, we could still comprehend the surroundings.
You said it's not what you need
You claimed that it's not what fulfills you.
We choose what we want to believe.
We opt to believe what suits us best.
We said we'd just wait and see.
We agreed to be patient and observe the outcome.
And your cold dead eyes are so bright to me
Even though your gaze is emotionless and lifeless, it still captivates me.
And your eyes are still _
The continuation of the previous line, suggesting a continuation of the same thought.
God, it's hard
Expressing the difficulty of the situation.
Leaving it.
Referring to the difficulty of ending a relationship or situation and moving on.
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Meghan Lounsbury
David J is a talented musician. Everyone go buy his CDs and support him. He'll be your friend if you let him!
Emilestar
Beautiful.
Brandon Westfall
Heard this song on One Tree Hill and had to look it up. I did not leave dissapointed.
AlishaCharles
Can you please make a karaoke for this? Please please please!
Andrei Sl
One Tree Hill + Shazam = Novi Split - Leaving It
fran herrada
PLESE POST HOLLOW NOTES
LynnBirdy
I love the music. Vocals..... meh I was expecting something else.
Trashpop
@brittie90 just posted hollow notes :)