Things
Paul Westerberg Lyrics
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How you make me feel
How you look to me
And how good it feels
Things I don`t want to tell you
Every little thing`s all right
What I was before
And where I was last night
Always things
All these things
Always things
Things I try to tell you but come out oh so wrong
Seem to feel pretty good, seem to last pretty long
Things I don`t want to tell you
Now there ain't no doubt
You lit a fire in me
Can`t seem to put out
Always things
All these things
Things I long to tell you but I don`t know how
Things I don`t want to tell you but I have to now
Packed my things
Things I`m bound to tell you like that dress looks great on ya
I could use some breathing room but I`m still in love with you
Things I`d never tell you, down the line someday
You`ll be a song I sing, a thing I give away
Pack my things today, I packed my things today
The lyrics of Paul Westerberg's song Things convey the mixed emotions of a person who is conflicted about revealing their true feelings to their partner. The song is a reflection of the internal tug-of-war between wanting to express love and the fear of rejection or discomfort that may arise from it. The lyrics oscillate between the things the singer wants to tell their partner, such as how they make them feel and how good it feels to be around them, and the things they don't want to reveal, such as what they were doing the previous night.
The phrase "Things I try to tell you but come out oh so wrong" conveys a sense of frustration with not being able to express oneself clearly. It is a relatable feeling, as many of us struggle to articulate our true emotions in a way that accurately communicates how we feel without the risk of offending or hurting someone we care about. The line "You lit a fire in me, can't seem to put out" is an admission of the power that the person has over the singer, which adds a passionate element to the song.
Overall, the song is an ode to the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to find the right words to convey our true emotions. It is a poignant reminder that being vulnerable and open with our feelings can be daunting, but it is necessary for growth and intimacy in our relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Things I want to tell you
There are things that I want to share with you
How you make me feel
I want to express how you make me feel emotionally
How you look to me
I want to tell you how attractive you are to me
And how good it feels
I want to share how amazing it feels to be with you
Things I don`t want to tell you
There are things I hesitate to talk to you about
Every little thing`s all right
However, I want to assure you that everything is okay in our relationship
What I was before
There are things about my past I don't want to reveal
And where I was last night
I don't feel comfortable telling you where I was last night
Things I try to tell you but come out oh so wrong
I struggle to communicate certain things to you, and it often ends up being misunderstood
Seem to feel pretty good, seem to last pretty long
Despite that, I feel good talking to you, and it usually lasts a long time
Now there ain't no doubt
I am certain about something I didn't want to tell you earlier
You lit a fire in me
You've ignited a passion in me
Can't seem to put out
I can't seem to control this strong attraction I have towards you
Things I long to tell you but I don't know how
There are things which I want to tell you, but I am not sure how to say them
Things I don`t want to tell you but I have to now
There are things which I find difficult to say, but I have to tell you eventually
Packed my things
I have packed my things which I will be taking along
Things I`m bound to tell you like that dress looks great on ya
I am obliged to tell you that the dress you are wearing looks fantastic on you
I could use some breathing room but I`m still in love with you
Although I need to be alone sometimes, I'm still deeply in love with you
Things I`d never tell you, down the line someday
There are things that I will keep hidden from you, and maybe someday in the future, you will know about it
You`ll be a song I sing, a thing I give away
Eventually, you will become a part of my life's story, and something I will cherish and remember
Pack my things today, I packed my things today
I am ready to pack my belongings and leave today
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Written by: PAUL WESTERBERG
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