Mystery
Patric Johnston Lyrics
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When you opened up your doors
And you bothered me through stories
That I know you've heard before
The fog was heavy
It was rolling down the streets
It was slowly fading
For you and me
For you and me
'Cause we are a mystery
We said with some defeat
And take a look around you
And please tell me what you keep
With you forever
I could feel it sting below
The running starts so slowly
But I'll never let you go
Won't you let me go
Won't you let me go
Won't you let me go
Won't you let me go
I came for answers
Oh, and not to my surprise
You would not give me yes or no
Just looked at me with those eyes
And my body froze
And I know nobody heard
Cause what he said to me could not get by
With just the use of words
With just the use of words
In "Mystery," Patric Johnston sings about the feeling of being mystified by a particular person. The lyrics imply that the singer has gone to this person looking for answers, but instead finds themselves entranced by them, unable to let go. The opening lines express this feeling of being drawn in: "I saw the light / When you opened up your doors / And you bothered me through stories / That I know you've heard before." The singer acknowledges that they are hardly the first to be captivated by this person, yet they cannot resist the attraction.
The song also references the weather, perhaps as a metaphor for the tumultuous feelings the singer is experiencing. The "fog was heavy," "rolling down the streets," and "slowly fading." But then, it is "coming down in heavy sheets," a sudden change that mirrors the intensity of the singer's emotions. Throughout it all, the singer is determined to hold on: "But I'll never let you go."
Overall, "Mystery" is a slow-burning ballad that captures the feeling of being enchanted by someone. The repeated refrain of "Won't you let me go" suggests that the singer may not ultimately want to be freed from this spell; they are willing to stay lost in the mystery of this person for as long as it lasts.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw the light
I found hope and guidance.
When you opened up your doors
When you allowed me to be a part of your life.
And you bothered me through stories
You have shared your life experiences with me.
That I know you've heard before
I know you have lived through them too.
The fog was heavy
My mind was clouded.
It was rolling down the streets
My confusion was evident.
It was slowly fading
But I am beginning to understand.
And now it's coming down in heavy sheets
And I am overwhelmed with the truth.
For you and me
Our journey together.
We said with some defeat
Admitting our past mistakes and shortcomings.
And take a look around you
Let's examine our surroundings.
And please tell me what you keep
And share what is hidden within us.
With you forever
Will always be a part of me.
I could feel it sting below
I am aware of the pain and regret.
The running starts so slowly
Moving on is a gradual process.
But I'll never let you go
I will cherish our memories together.
Won't you let me go
Please don't make it harder for me.
I came for answers
I am searching for clarity.
Oh, and not to my surprise
But your answers only confirm what I already know.
You would not give me yes or no
You didn't give a straightforward answer.
Just looked at me with those eyes
Your expression says it all.
And my body froze
I was at a loss for words.
And I know nobody heard
No one can relate to my emotions.
Cause what he said to me could not get by
Our conversation cannot be explained.
With just the use of words
It was beyond words.
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LostStar901
This song helps me take comfort in the loss of a girl I loved the most... thank you for writing this Patric
@KovoSG
I stumbled on the studio version of this last week and it's been on repeat since then. Great song.