Expectations
Phillips Leslie Lyrics
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You lock me up with your expectations
Loosen the pressure you choked me with
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
You stripped my heart with your accusations
You shut me into an affectation
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
Let me pull down on your high ideals
To sweet earth honest and wide
Tumble with me in an undoubted craze
Don't hold back the tide
You might get caught in sweet captivation
If you let your mind take this aberration
Loosen the pressure you choked me with
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
You lock me up with your accusations
You lock me up with your accusations
You lock me up
You lock me up
You lock me up
The lyrics to Phillips Leslie's song Expectations speak about a person feeling trapped and suffocated by the expectations and accusations of another person. The repeated line "you lock me up with your expectations" emphasizes how the person feels trapped by the expectations that are placed upon them. These expectations not only suffocate them but also strip them of their individuality and authenticity, as shown in the line "you shut me into an affectation." The person is asking the other to "loosen the pressure" so they can breathe and be themselves without the weight of expectations holding them down.
The lyrics also suggest a desire for a more authentic and honest connection between the two people, as shown in the lines "let me pull down on your high ideals/to sweet earth honest and wide." The person wants the other to loosen their grip of control and embrace the messy and chaotic aspects of life. The phrase "don't hold back the tide" suggests a desire for both individuals to let go of control and allow themselves to be carried away by the natural flow of life.
Overall, the lyrics to Expectations speak about the importance of authenticity, honesty, and letting go of control in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You lock me up with your expectations
Your expectations constrain and restrict me
Loosen the pressure you choked me with
Release the tight grip you have on me and ease your expectations
I can't breathe
Your expectations suffocate me and make it difficult to move or achieve my goals
You stripped my heart with your accusations
Your blame and criticism have hurt me deeply
You shut me into an affectation
Your expectations have forced me to adopt a fake persona or behavior that is not authentically me
Let me pull down on your high ideals
Allow me to bring you down to reality and the simple truths of life
To sweet earth honest and wide
To the genuine and expansive nature of reality
Tumble with me in an undoubted craze
Let's explore life's uncertainties and take risks together
Don't hold back the tide
Don't resist or suppress the natural flow of life
You might get caught in sweet captivation
You may experience the joy and wonder of life if you let go of your expectations
If you let your mind take this aberration
If you allow yourself to deviate from your rigid expectations
You lock me up with your accusations
Your blame and criticism continue to constrain me
You lock me up
Your expectations continue to imprison me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LESLIE PHILLIPS
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