Where'd You Go
Pharo & X/L Lyrics
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Like a stone
Can't imagine how I'd do, this
All on my own
I wanna make myself, think
And get real stoned
Can't see anyone but my, reflection
Where'd they all go?My tears got lost within the waves
And I can't wait for them to come back
Just to splash on my face like memories
That I know were never meant to last
I wish I could have seen it coming
I wish I'd see them all come right back
But I think I know where they went
They're laying right behind of my mask
I'm looking over the edge again
I'm watching my reflection fade away
As I see the bodies, they float on by
Crashing in the waves we all made
Seasick from the things we've had to do
Feeling all the pain I must get through
Darkening the waters far from blue
Guessing I don't even have a clue
Wondering how we convinced them all
The nourishment provided comes from Paul
Trying hard to keep passengers stalled
My tears got lost within the waves
And I can't wait for them to come right back
Just to splash on my face like memories
That I know were never meant to last
I wish I could have seen it coming
I wish I'd see them all come back
But I think I know where they all wentThey're laying right behind of my mask
I think I'll keep quiet for now
Don't know when I'll break it out
In "Where'd You Go," Pharo & X/L explore themes of isolation, longing for connection, and the struggle with one's inner self. The opening lines highlight a desire to sink "like a stone," suggesting a yearning to escape the current turmoil and sink into the depths of introspection. The feeling of being alone in this endeavor is palpable; the singer reflects on the difficulty of facing such emotional challenges without support. The metaphor of wanting to "make myself think" and getting "real stoned" speaks to a conflict between seeking clarity and evading reality through substance use, emphasizing how the singer feels trapped within their own mind's confines.
The lyric, "My tears got lost within the waves," immediately evokes a sense of sorrow and loss. Waves can symbolize the ebb and flow of emotions, suggesting that the singer's grief is both overwhelming and transient. The desire for these tears, and the memories they represent, to return illustrates a deep longing for the past—even when reconciling with the idea that those memories were never intended to be permanent. This duality encapsulates the pain of nostalgia, indicating that while memories bring comfort, they also serve as a reminder of abandonment and the fleeting nature of joy. The reminiscing process is painful, rooted in an awareness that what once was may never return, contributing to the overarching theme of loss in the lyrics.
As the song progresses, there is an evident struggle with identity and self-awareness. The line about looking "over the edge again" and watching one's reflection fade highlights a critical moment of existential introspection. The floating bodies represent lost connections—people who have drifted away from the singer's life, leaving a void that intensifies their feelings of regret and isolation. The imagery of crashing waves and seasickness encapsulates the tumult of emotional experiences, suggesting that the singer is not only grappling with personal turmoil but also with the collective grief of shared experiences that have soured. The revealing angle of societal pressures and disillusionment comes through in lines like "Guessing I don't even have a clue," indicating a broader discontent with the direction of life.
The final verses further clarify the intricacies of the singer's internal battle. The recognition of "where they all went"—behind the mask—implies an exploration of duality; the singer acknowledges that their external persona may be hiding deeper emotional truths. The mask serves as a defense mechanism to hide vulnerability, reinforcing feelings of loneliness and disconnection. Concluding with a sense of uncertainty about when or how to break this silence serves to underscore the overall theme of emotional entrapment. Ultimately, "Where'd You Go" paints a poignant picture of a person caught in the complexities of self-identity and the longing for connection amidst the chaos of emotional noise.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna make myself, sink
I desire to embrace a feeling of heaviness, to lose myself completely.
Like a stone
I want to descend with the weight and permanence of a solid object, feeling immobilized.
Can't imagine how I'd do, this
I struggle to envision the method or process to achieve this state of sinking.
All on my own
I feel isolated, attempting this journey by myself without support.
I wanna make myself, think
I seek to engage my mind deliberately in introspection.
And get real stoned
I wish to reach a profound state of inebriation or altered perception.
Can't see anyone but my, reflection
I am so absorbed in self-contemplation that I become unaware of others around me.
Where'd they all go?
I’m confused and concerned about the absence of others in my life.
My tears got lost within the waves
My emotional pain has become diluted and obscured, much like tears disappearing into the sea.
And I can't wait for them to come back
I long for the return of those feelings or memories that once brought clarity.
Just to splash on my face like memories
I yearn for those emotions to wash over me again, reminiscent of past occurrences.
That I know were never meant to last
I understand that those experiences were transient, doomed to fade away.
I wish I could have seen it coming
I regret my inability to predict the loss or change that has occurred.
I wish I'd see them all come right back
I have a deep desire for all the connections and relationships I’ve lost to return.
But I think I know where they went
I speculate that I have insight into the reasons behind their absence.
They're laying right behind of my mask
Those emotions and connections are hidden behind my façade, shielded from view.
I'm looking over the edge again
I find myself contemplating my situation, teetering on the brink of introspection.
I'm watching my reflection fade away
I observe my self-identity diminishing, losing touch with who I am.
As I see the bodies, they float on by
I witness others moving past me, suggesting detachment or loss of connections.
Crashing in the waves we all made
These lost connections collide with the emotional turmoil we collectively created.
Seasick from the things we've had to do
I feel disoriented and nauseated by the burdens and responsibilities that weigh on me.
Feeling all the pain I must get through
I am acutely aware of the suffering that I need to endure and process.
Darkening the waters far from blue
My emotional state is clouded and turbulent, straying from any sense of clarity or peace.
Guessing I don't even have a clue
I recognize my own confusion, suggesting a lack of understanding about my feelings.
Wondering how we convinced them all
I ponder the methods through which we persuaded others regarding our realities.
The nourishment provided comes from Paul
A reference to the external sources or individuals—perhaps a person named Paul—who provide support or sustenance.
Trying hard to keep passengers stalled
I strive to maintain a certain state of inertia, preventing movement or change among those around me.
My tears got lost within the waves
My emotional pain has become diluted and obscured, much like tears disappearing into the sea.
And I can't wait for them to come right back
I long for the return of those feelings or memories that once brought clarity.
Just to splash on my face like memories
I yearn for those emotions to wash over me again, reminiscent of past occurrences.
That I know were never meant to last
I understand that those experiences were transient, doomed to fade away.
I wish I could have seen it coming
I regret my inability to predict the loss or change that has occurred.
I wish I'd see them all come back
I have a deep desire for all the connections and relationships I’ve lost to return.
But I think I know where they all went
I speculate that I have insight into the reasons behind their absence.
They're laying right behind of my mask
Those emotions and connections are hidden behind my façade, shielded from view.
I think I'll keep quiet for now
I choose to remain silent, withholding my true feelings and thoughts.
Don't know when I'll break it out
I am uncertain about when or if I will reveal my concealed emotions and thoughts.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Owen Folsom
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