Kirk was playing classical piano growing up in Long Island's Oyster Bay and he made it a habit to record songs in his bedroom with his friends. When he moved to New York City as an adult, Kirk rented a studio in midtown Manhattan to continue exploring writing and recording music.
Uma
Panama Wedding Lyrics
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But the writings on the wall, oh oh, are
Oh, we've come to see what you say and what you are
But you believed us(?) wanted more
(Uma) Why are you hiding?
(Uma) The world isn't crying
(Uma) Oh, I wish I didn't love you but I (ooooo)
(Uma) When you talk in that way
(Uma) I wish I didn't love you, but I (ooooo)
Pass the public school in an early evening pick-up run
Where's the story of boulevards?
Uma says it's funny how memories, they're like shredding suns
Quietly shaping who we are, are are
(Uma) Why are you hiding?
(Uma) The world isn't crying
(Uma) Oh, I wish I didn't love you but I (ooooo)
(Uma) Better watch what you say
(Uma) When you talk in that way
(Uma) I wish I didn't love you, but I (ooooo)
We were hoping for a better way to explain to you
But we'd be lying after all, all
There's a Cadillac parked on 32nd Avenue
Shining head-lights on your door
(Uma) Why are you hiding?
(Uma) The world isn't crying
(Uma) Oh, I wish I didn't love you but I (ooooo)
(Uma) Better watch what you say
(Uma) When you talk in that way
(Uma) I wish I didn't love you, but I (ooooo)
The song Uma by Panama Wedding is a reflective and bittersweet track that tackles the complexities of love and regret. The song seems to be a message to an individual named Uma, possibly a former lover or friend, whom the singer still harbors feelings for. The singer and their companions were searching for an easy way to express their emotions to Uma, but it seems like they've been unsuccessful so far since they believe Uma wants more than what they can offer. The writing is on the wall, and they are trying to decipher what Uma is saying and who she truly is. Despite this, the singer is unable to stop loving her, even though they wish they could.
In the second verse, the story shifts to a scene of driving past a public school in the evening. Uma comments on the funny nature of memories and how they shape us, even the painful ones. The song then returns to the chorus, questioning why Uma is hiding and wishing they could stop loving her, but ultimately unable to do so. The last verse brings up a Cadillac parked on 32nd Avenue with headlights shining on the door, but it's unclear what significance it holds to the story or message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
We were searching for an easy way to say to you
We were looking for a simple way to express our thoughts to you
But the writings on the wall, oh oh, are
However, the messages that are written on the wall are present and clear
Oh, we've come to see what you say and what you are
We have arrived to learn about what you say and who you really are
But you believed us(?) wanted more
But you thought that we wanted something more from you
(Uma) Why are you hiding?
Uma, why are you concealing yourself?
(Uma) The world isn't crying
Uma, the world isn't weeping
(Uma) Oh, I wish I didn't love you but I (ooooo)
Oh Uma, I wish I didn't have feelings for you, but I do
(Uma) Better watch what you say
Uma, you should be mindful of the things you say
(Uma) When you talk in that way
Uma, when you speak like that
(Uma) I wish I didn't love you, but I (ooooo)
Uma, I wish I didn't have these emotions towards you, but I can't help it
Pass the public school in an early evening pick-up run
Drive past the public school during an early evening pickup
Where's the story of boulevards?
Where is the narrative of the boulevards?
Uma says it's funny how memories, they're like shredding suns
Uma remarks how amusing it is that memories are similar to blazing suns that shred apart
Quietly shaping who we are, are are
Molding us into who we are, silently
We were hoping for a better way to explain to you
We were expecting to find a superior approach to clarify our notions to you
But we'd be lying after all, all
However, in the end, we would be deceiving ourselves
There's a Cadillac parked on 32nd Avenue
A Cadillac is parked on 32nd Avenue
Shining head-lights on your door
Its headlights shining upon your door
Contributed by Hunter D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Nicholas Jones
I can't believe this song isn't everywhere already.
amysorel12
I just discovered this song by typing in 'indie pop songs" I dig it. XD
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Ryan Taborete
69th like
Jasmine Jones
Heard this at h&m once and left without getting the name! I was so sad bc its such a great song I was jammin the whole time I was shopping! I got lucky the other night and it was on again! I caught some of the words and here I am!
Koopa368
WHY AREN'T YOU GUYS MORE FAMOUS
Superhero-Kaif
+Koopa368 excatly my question
even 1 year from this commenti was trying to search this song so badly and youtube doesn't give the result by just "Uma"finally I googled UMA lyrics and i found Panama Weddings and I got itbut why :(Music Haver
If this song doesn’t make you happy there’s nothing anyone else can do. This song is just what you need always. Where’s the inspirational movie with this as the main song for the hero?!?!
James Labbe
This is where my ears come when they need a vacation away to relax from mainstream music