White
OFWGKTA Lyrics
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Does this mean everything, is going to be alright?
When I look out my window there's trees talking like people
I've dreamt of storms, I've dreamt of sound
I've dreamt of gravity, keeping us around
I've slept in the darkness, it was lonely, and there was silence
What is this love? I don't feel the same
Don't believe what this is, could be given a name
But I forget 23 like I forget 17
And I forget my first love, like you forget a daydream
And what if all my wild friends, and the times I've had with them
Will all fade to grey soon, on the TV station
The opening lines of White by OFWGKTA, "Could this be Earth? Could this be light? Does this mean everything is going to be alright?" immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song. It's a song that contemplates the meaning of life, the universe, and everything, and the impermanence of it all. The lyrics go on to describe a world where even the trees seem to talk like people, and the singer has dreamt of storms, sound, and gravity.
The song then takes a turn, and the singer speaks about loneliness, darkness, and silences. The question is then posed - what is love? The singer doesn't feel the same, and doesn't believe that what they're feeling can be given a name. It's a sentiment that speaks volumes in today's world, where emotions are often complex and hard to understand.
But then there's a glimmer of hope. The singer wakes up to someone tracing planets on their forehead, and yet they can't seem to remember important moments in their life. They forget 23 like they forget 17, and their first love is forgotten like a daydream. The song ends on a somewhat ominous note, with the singer wondering whether all their wild friends and the times they've had together will soon fade to grey on the TV station.
Line by Line Meaning
Could this be Earth? Could this be light?
Questioning the reality of existence and seeking understanding of the world.
Does this mean everything, is going to be alright?
Seeking reassurance and hope for the future amid uncertainty and doubt.
When I look out my window there's trees talking like people
Observing the interconnectedness of nature and seeing life in all things.
I've dreamt of storms, I've dreamt of sound
Experiencing vivid and intense dreams that explore the depths of the subconscious mind.
I've dreamt of gravity, keeping us around
Reflecting on the forces that hold the world together and keep humanity grounded.
I've slept in the darkness, it was lonely, and there was silence
Feeling isolated and alone in the midst of darkness and silence.
What is this love? I don't feel the same
Questioning the true nature of love and struggling to understand one's own feelings.
Don't believe what this is, could be given a name
Rejecting conventional labels and categories in favor of a more open-minded approach to life.
I woke, you were there, tracing planets on my forehead
Experiencing a moment of intimacy and connection with another person.
But I forget 23 like I forget 17
Reflecting on the fleeting nature of time and the tendency to forget even the most significant moments.
And I forget my first love, like you forget a daydream
Acknowledging the transience of romantic love and the way it can fade into memory like a fleeting dream.
And what if all my wild friends, and the times I've had with them
Contemplating the possibility that memories and relationships will eventually fade away.
Will all fade to grey soon, on the TV station
Imagining a world in which everything fades away into obscurity, like an old TV show that nobody remembers.
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.