Parachute
Olivia Somerlyn Lyrics

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I'm so turned around
Don't know which was is up or down
Round and round
I just can't figure out which way to go
'Cause I keep going back and forth
You got my head and my heart at war
The highest highs
The lowest lows

You lift me up
Then let me go
I've had enough
I'm gonna jump
Before you push me
Oh Free falling
Oh You're the parachute
Oh I'd rather crash than reach for you
Parachute
Gravity keeps on pulling and pulling you back to me
I can't help wanting more of the way it feels
'Cause when it's good it's so good
But you're always changing the view
The highest highs
the lowest lows
You lift me up

Then let me go
But I'm not afraid to fall.

Overall Meaning

Olivia Somerlyn's hit song "Parachute" is a relatable and emotional journey of a person who finds themselves in a confusing and uncertain place in a relationship. The lyrics start by describing just how lost and disoriented the person feels. They don't know which way to go and can't seem to find their footing in the relationship. The lyrics go on to portray how the person feels as if their heart and head are at war. This internal conflict makes it impossible for the person to make a decision about the relationship.

As the song progresses, the lyrics show that the relationship is a rollercoaster of highs and lows. At times, it lifts the person up, and at others, it leaves them feeling let down and hurt. The person has finally had enough and decides that they would rather jump or fall than be pushed by the relationship. They wanna break free of the cycle of confusion and uncertainty.

The song's chorus describes the other person in the relationship as a "parachute" as they keep on returning to the relationship despite the setbacks. Still, they realize that it's time to take charge and get out of the vicious cycle.

In conclusion, Olivia Somerlyn's "Parachute" is a powerful song that portrays the emotional turmoil of a person in a relationship that's not conducive. It encourages people to take risks and choose their path instead of being pulled back by the parachute, which is the relationship in this song.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm so turned around
I'm confused and lost

Don't know which way is up or down
I don't know which direction to take

Round and round
I feel stuck in a cycle

I just can't figure out which way to go
I'm unable to decide the right path to take

'Cause I keep going back and forth
I'm constantly oscillating between choices

You got my head and my heart at war
I'm torn between my rational and emotional side

The highest highs
The moments of overwhelming joy

The lowest lows
The episodes of deep sadness

You lift me up
You make me feel happy and alive

Then let me go
But you also make me feel abandoned and alone

I've had enough
I can't take it anymore