silhouette
Owl City Lyrics


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I'm tired of waking up in tears,
'Cause I can't put to bed these phobias and fears
I'm new to this grief I can't explain;
But I'm no stranger to the heartache and the pain

The fire I began, is burning me alive
But I know better than to leave and let it die
I'm a silhouette asking every now and then
Is it over yet? Will I ever feel again?
I'm a Silhouette chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on the more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home
I'm sick of the past I can't erase,
A jumble of footprints and hasty steps I can't retrace,
The mountains of things that I still regret,
Is a vile reminder that I would rather just forget
(No matter where I go)

The fire I began, is burning me alive
But I know better than to leave and let it die
I'm a silhouette asking every now and then
Is it over yet? Will I ever smile again?
I'm a silhouette chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on the more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home

'Cause I walk alone, no matter where I go
'Cause I walk alone, no matter where I go
'Cause I walk alone, no matter where I go

I'm a silhouette asking every now and then
Is it over yet? Will I ever love again?
I'm a silhouette chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on the more I feel alone




So I watch the summer stars to lead me home
I watch the summer stars to lead me home

Overall Meaning

Owl City's song "Silhouette" is about a person who is struggling with heartache, pain, phobias, and fears. The singer is tired of waking up in tears and feeling alone while trying to move forward. The lyrics talk about the person's struggle to let go of their past and deal with their regrets. They feel like they are chasing rainbows on their own, but every time they try to move on, they feel more alone. The singer wants to forget their mistakes and memories but is haunted by them.


The title of the song is important as it is a metaphor for the person's silhouette, which is an outline of their physical self that has no depth, no detail, and no substance. The person feels the same way, empty and lacking a sense of purpose. They cannot escape their memories and are afraid they will never love again. The use of the summer stars symbolizes hope and guidance for the person as they try to find their way back home.


Overall, the song portrays the struggle of dealing with painful past memories, grief, and the fear of the unknown. The lyrics suggest that moving on is a journey, and one has to find their way through their thoughts, feelings, and memories. The song's message is about resilience, hope, and strength in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm tired of waking up in tears, 'Cause I can't put to bed these phobias and fears
The singer is exhausted from constantly waking up in emotional distress due to unresolved fears and anxieties.


I'm new to this grief I can't explain; But I'm no stranger to the heartache and the pain
The singer is experiencing a new type of emotional pain they don't quite understand, but they have endured similar pain before.


The fire I began, is burning me alive But I know better than to leave and let it die
The singer set off something intense that is now causing them a great deal of emotional pain, but they know they must face the situation instead of avoiding it.


I'm a silhouette asking every now and then Is it over yet? Will I ever feel again?
The artist is feeling emotionally numb and is unsure if they will ever be able to experience emotions again.


I'm a Silhouette chasing rainbows on my own But the more I try to move on the more I feel alone
The artist is attempting to move on from their emotional pain but is finding that the journey is lonely and difficult.


So I watch the summer stars to lead me home I'm sick of the past I can't erase, A jumble of footprints and hasty steps I can't retrace, The mountains of things that I still regret, Is a vile reminder that I would rather just forget
Watching the stars provides a sense of comfort for the singer as they struggle with regrets and mistakes from their past, which they feel powerless to change.


'Cause I walk alone, no matter where I go
Despite their struggles, the singer must face their pain alone.


I'm a silhouette asking every now and then Is it over yet? Will I ever love again?
The artist is questioning if their emotional pain will ever end or if they will be capable of love in the future.


So I watch the summer stars to lead me home
Watching the stars provides a sense of hope and guidance for the artist as they navigate their emotional struggles.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER YOUNG

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