Breaking Ties
Oceanlab feat. Gareth Emery Lyrics
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I feel it to the bone
Oh when you say you know
I feel I am not alone
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
I hear the words you say
Your mouth against my skin
My world just falls away
You light me from within
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
You want me to forget
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
Truth and lies
Breaking ties
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
The lyrics to Oceanlab's song Breaking Ties explore the complex emotions involved in breaking away from someone despite still holding onto intense feelings for them. The song begins by describing the physical sensations of cold winds and isolation, setting the melancholic tone of the piece. However, when the person in question speaks, the singer feels a sense of connection and shared experience, despite the fact that they must eventually part ways.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it explores the irony of a relationship that is both right and wrong simultaneously. The singer acknowledges that they have been deceiving themselves for too long and must finally break ties with this other person, even though it is a difficult decision. The contrasting notions of truth and lies, as well as breaking ties, create a feeling of tension and uncertainty, as if the singer is struggling with multiple conflicting emotions at once.
Throughout the song, the idea of memories that can't be erased is central, with the singer returning to "empty places" where they remember everything. However, despite these powerful nostalgic moments, the prospect of new experiences and a life "not lived yet" is both comforting and exciting. Overall, Breaking Ties is a complex and nuanced exploration of the way that love can be both beautiful and painful, and the struggle of moving on from someone while still holding onto their memory.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh when the cold wind blows
The cold wind serves as a metaphor for the harsh realities of life that affect the singer on a personal level.
I feel it to the bone
The emotional struggle is so intense that it strikes deep into the singer's being.
Oh when you say you know
The presence of a supportive person in the singer's life makes a significant difference to their well-being.
I feel I am not alone
The supportive person helps the singer feel less isolated and more connected to others.
And even though I may return
Despite vacillating back and forth between a state of introspection and engagement with the world, the singer still faces internal conflicts.
To empty places on my own
The singer sometimes feels desolate and isolated even when surrounded by others.
Where I remember everything
The singer reflects upon past experiences that haunt them.
You want me to forget
The supportive person encourages the singer to move forward and leave painful experiences behind.
And you provide a parachute
The supportive person offers emotional and practical assistance when the singer feels overwhelmed or directionless.
When I am falling like a stone
The singer feels like they are losing control of their life, and the supportive person helps them regain a sense of stability and direction.
And I remember there's a life
The supportive person helps the singer see that beyond the immediate difficulties, there is hope for a better future.
That I have not lived yet
The singer realizes that despite challenges and obstacles, there is still a lot of living to do.
You and I, truth and lies
The relationship between the singer and the supportive person is complex and full of contradictions.
I've been fooling myself too long
The singer acknowledges that they have been in denial or avoiding difficult truths for too long.
Breaking ties
The singer realizes that they need to let go of unhealthy relationships or patterns in order to move forward.
How could we be so right and so wrong?
The singer is struggling to reconcile the positive and negative aspects of their current situation and relationship with the supportive person.
Truth and lies
The theme of honesty and deception runs throughout the song, emphasizing the complexity and challenges of human relationships.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., CONEXION MEDIA GROUP, INC.
Written by: JONATHAN DAVID GRANT, ANTHONY PATRICK JAMES MCGUINNESS, PAAVO OLAVI SILJAMAEKI, JUSTINE SIMONE FREHA SUISSA
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@Baheccakonova7
Oh when the cold wind blows 💖
I feel it to the bone
Oh when you say you know
I feel I am not alone
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
You want me to forget
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
I hear the words you say
Your mouth against my skin
My world just falls away
You light me from within
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
You want me to forget
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
Truth and lies
Breaking ties
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
@Sumpfina
Oh when the cold wind blows
I feel it to the bone
Oh when you say you know
I feel I'm not alone
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything you want me to forget
Then you provide the parachute
While I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right
And so wrong?
I hear the words you say
Your mouth against my skin
My world just falls away
You light me from within
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything you want me to forget
Then you provide the parachute
While I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right
And so wrong?
Truth and lies
Breaking ties
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right
And so wrong?
@marinadelosriscoscanca5516
Oh, cuando el viento frío sopla
Lo siento hasta los huesos
Oh, cuando dices que sabes
Siento que no estoy solo
Y aunque pueda volver
Para vaciar lugares por mi cuenta
Donde recuerdo todo
Quieres que me olvide
Y proporcionas un paracaídas
Cuando caigo como una piedra
Y recuerdo que hay una vida
Que aun no he vivido
Tu y yo, verdad y mentiras
Me he estado engañando demasiado tiempo
Tu y yo, rompiendo lazos
¿Cómo podríamos estar tan bien y tan equivocados?
Escucho las palabras que dices
Tu boca contra mi piel
Mi mundo simplemente se cae
Tu me iluminas desde dentro
Y aunque pueda volver
Para vaciar lugares por mi cuenta
Donde recuerdo todo
Quieres que me olvide
Y proporcionas un paracaídas
Cuando caigo como una piedra
Y recuerdo ...
@ChandlerWorthen
Play this at my funeral 💕. I gave this life all I had...
@michaelf6381
How you holding up brother
@adambgunn
This is the most beautiful song about a breakup I have ever heard. I listen to it often... Even though it's about pain it brings me great joy.. Just so pretty.
@miamitoatlanta
Brings tears to my eyes... i remember hearing this song in 2011 heartbroken when i broke up with my then girlfriend and now 2023 im heartbroken from a friendship 💔 crazy how circumstances change but this song is very soothing and warming for my heart ❤️
@LowKey93
this song brings a bittersweet sense of peace
@jackiep6704
promita guha does indeed son
@Sunny-vb2dd
True
@NotAGayLoser
i lost this song for 5 years and now i have found it again
@sebisokolsky2961
Luckily you havent break the ties ;)
@smythie27
Love her voice. Love the words. Absolutely favourite song.