If I Ever Feel Better
PhoenixȀ Lyrics
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Feels like I've been buried yet I'm still alive
It's like a bad day that never ends
I feel the chaos around me
A thing I don't try to deny
I'd better learn to accept that
There are things in my life that I can't control
I don't even know what love is
Too many tears have had to fall
Don't you know I'm so tired of it all
I have known terror dizzy spells
Finding out the secrets words won't tell
Whatever it is it can't be named
There's a part of my world that' s fading away
You know I don't want to be clever
To be brilliant or superior
True like ice, true like fire
Now I know that a breeze can blow me away
Now I know there's much more dignity
In defeat than in the brightest victory
I'm losing my balance on the tight rope
Tell me please, tell me please, tell me please
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
Hang on to the good days
I can lean on my friends
They help me going through hard times
But I'm feeding the enemy
I'm in league with the foe
Blame me for what's happening
I can't try, I can't try, I can't try
No one knows the hard times I went through
If happiness came I miss the call
The stormy days ain't over
I've tried and lost know I think that I pay the cost
Now I've watched all my castles fall
They were made of dust, after all
Someday all this mess will make me laugh
I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
It's like somebody took my place
I ain't even playing my own game
The rules have changed well I didn't know
There are things in my life I can't control
I feel the chaos around me
A thing I don't try to deny
I'd better learn to accept that
There's a part of my life that will go away
Dark is the night, cold is the ground
In the circular solitude of my heart
As one who strives a hill to climb
I am sure I'll come through I don't know how
They say an end can be a start
Feels like I've been buried yet I'm still alive
I'm losing my balance on the tight rope
Tell me please, tell me please, tell me please
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
The song "If I Ever Feel Better" by Phoenix is a contemplative and introspective piece which addresses the struggles and emotional turmoil faced by the persona. Through its lyrics, the song highlights the reality that life can be chaotic and difficult, and that sometimes one must accept that there are things they cannot control.
The opening lines, "They say an end can be a start / Feels like I've been buried yet I'm still alive" introduce the concept of change and the concept of beginning again. It seems that the persona has gone through a challenging period in their life, and they are reflecting on the possibility of starting anew. The second verse expands on this idea further as the persona reflects on the challenges they have faced and the sense of loss they feel: "Someday all this mess will make me laugh / I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait".
The chorus, "If I ever feel better / Remind me to spend some good time with you", serves as a poignant reminder that no matter what may happen in life, there is always hope and the possibility of rediscovering joy. It speaks to the importance of having connections with others and recognizing the value of human relationships.
Overall, the song is a powerful and emotive piece that explores themes of loss, acceptance, and hope in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
They say an end can be a start
The end of something usually leads to the start of something else.
Feels like I've been buried yet I'm still alive
Despite feeling trapped and overwhelmed, I am still alive and fighting.
It's like a bad day that never ends
The chaos and negativity in my life never seems to dissipate.
I feel the chaos around me
My life is filled with turmoil and unrest.
A thing I don't try to deny
I can't pretend the chaos isn't there, it's too overwhelming to ignore.
I'd better learn to accept that
I need to learn to accept the things in my life that I cannot change.
There are things in my life that I can't control
Certain events and situations in my life are beyond my power to influence.
They say love ain't nothing but a sore
Many people believe that love is only painful and leads to suffering.
I don't even know what love is
I have not yet experienced love in a way that would allow me to understand it.
Too many tears have had to fall
I have gone through a lot of sadness and heartbreak.
Don't you know I'm so tired of it all
I am exhausted from the constant emotional turmoil that I face.
I have known terror dizzy spells
I have experienced moments of intense fear and disorientation.
Finding out the secrets words won't tell
Sometimes, the truth can only be discovered through personal experience and not just through words.
Whatever it is it can't be named
I struggle to find the words to describe what I am going through and feeling.
There's a part of my world that's fading away
I feel like a part of me or my life is disappearing and changing beyond my control.
You know I don't want to be clever
I don't want to be overly complicated or intellectual in my approach to life and love.
To be brilliant or superior
I don't want to feel like I have to be better than others to succeed or be happy.
True like ice, true like fire
My feelings and emotions are intense and passionate, whether positive or negative.
Now I know that a breeze can blow me away
I am more aware of my own fragility and vulnerability to external forces.
Now I know there's much more dignity in defeat than in the brightest victory
I have come to realize that there is more value and honor in gracefully accepting defeat than in bragging about a big win.
I'm losing my balance on the tight rope
I feel like I am struggling to maintain balance and stability in my life.
Tell me please, tell me please, tell me please
I am reaching out for help and guidance, hoping that someone can give me answers.
If I ever feel better
If I ever overcome my struggles and hardships,
Remind me to spend some good time with you
I want to make sure I spend time with those who are important to me and bring me joy.
You can give me your number
I want to keep in touch with those who have been there for me and supported me.
When it's all over I'll let you know
I will notify you when I reach a point of resolution and peace in my life.
Hang on to the good days
I need to hold onto and cherish the good moments and memories in my life.
I can lean on my friends
My friends are a source of support and comfort for me during hard times.
They help me going through hard times
My friends are there to help me navigate the difficulties in my life.
But I'm feeding the enemy
I am contributing to my own problems and making them worse, even when I know better.
I'm in league with the foe
I am collaborating with the forces that are working against me, even if subconsciously.
Blame me for what's happening
I hold myself responsible for the negative events in my life, even if they are beyond my control.
I can't try, I can't try, I can't try
I feel like I am unable to change or make any progress, no matter how hard I try.
No one knows the hard times I went through
I have faced hardship and adversity that others may not be aware of or understand.
If happiness came I miss the call
I may have missed opportunities for happiness in my life due to my struggles and distractions.
The stormy days ain't over
I am still in the midst of turmoil and chaos in my life.
I've tried and lost know I think that I pay the cost
I have made attempts to improve my situation, but I am now realizing the price or consequences of my past mistakes.
Now I've watched all my castles fall
My dreams and plans have fallen apart or failed to come to fruition.
They were made of dust, after all
These aspirations and goals were temporary and ultimately meaningless.
Someday all this mess will make me laugh
Some day in the future, I may look back on these struggles and find them amusing or trivial.
I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait
I am eager for the day when I can move on from these hardships and find peace.
It's like somebody took my place
I feel like I have lost my identity or sense of self.
I ain't even playing my own game
I feel disconnected from my own life and the choices I have made.
The rules have changed well I didn't know
The expectations and standards of my life have shifted without warning, leaving me feeling lost and confused.
There are things in my life I can't control
Some aspects of my life are outside my power or influence, no matter how hard I try.
Dark is the night, cold is the ground
I am experiencing a deep and profound sadness and loneliness.
In the circular solitude of my heart
I am struggling with my own internal conflicts and emotions, feeling alone and trapped.
As one who strives a hill to climb
Just like someone climbing a steep hill, I am working hard to overcome my struggles and reach a better place.
I am sure I'll come through I don't know how
I believe that I will find a way to overcome my hardships and emerge victorious, even if I don't yet know how.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHIKARA UEDA, CHRISTIAN MAZZALAI, FREDERIC MOULIN, LAURENT MAZZALAI, THOMAS CROQUET
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
They say an end can be a start
Feels like I've been buried yet I'm still alive
It's like a bad day that never ends
I feel the chaos around me
A thing I don't try to deny
I'd better learn to accept that
There are things in my life that I can't control
[Verse 1]
They say love ain't nothing but a sore
I don't even know what love is
Too many tears have had to fall
Don't you know I'm so tired of it all
I have known terror dizzy spells
Finding out the secrets words won't tell
Whatever it is it can't be named
There's a part of my world that's fading away
You know I don't want to be clever
To be brilliant or superior
True like ice, true like fire
Now I know that a breeze can blow me away
Now I know there's much more dignity
In defeat than in the brightest victory
I'm losing my balance on the tight rope
Tell me please, tell me please, tell me please, tell me please
[Chorus]
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
[Verse 2]
Hang on to the good days
I can lean on my friends
They help me going through hard times
But I'm feeding the enemy
I'm in league with the foe
Blame me for what's happening
I can't try, I can't try, I can't try, I can't try
No one knows the hard times I went through
If happiness came I miss the call
The stormy days ain't over
I've tried and lost now I think that I pay the cost
Now I've watched all my castles fall
They were made of dust, after all
Someday all this mess will make me laugh
I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait
[Chorus]
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
[Bridge]
It's like somebody took my place
I ain't even playing my own game
The rules have changed well I didn't know
There are things in my life I can't control
I feel the chaos around me
A thing I don't try to deny
I'd better learn to accept that
There's a part of my life that will go away
Dark is the night, cold is the ground
In the circular solitude of my heart
As one who strives a hill to climb
I am sure I'll come through I don't know how
They say an end can be a start
Feels like I've been buried yet I'm still alive
I'm losing my balance on the tight rope
Tell me please, tell me please, tell me please, tell me please
[Chorus]
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know
If I ever feel better
Remind me to spend some good time with you
You can give me your number
When it's all over I'll let you know...
@jonathanbueno5184
This song sounds like an inherently optimist person expressing themselves during a depressed period within their lives
@MortyElMaloteehuehueheu
that was me a some months ago
@heit6185
Is the absurdists' anthem
@shuten2904
Sounds more like a hopelessness to me
@arifalamjr
Very nicely put. I agree too. Cause i can relate my life to this song.
@roccopetrillo4318
Jj
@ryanhurst6882
There's no song that remotely sounds like this one. It's a standalone masterpiece
@kotlet2612
You might wanna look at jack landess work too, I especially like Rose garden
@ryanhurst6882
@@kotlet2612 Absolutely! I'll let you know what I think!
@garanceahran7953
LOL, it's literaly a disco funk song, there art multiple songs like this