Super You
Piano Black Lyrics
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Your battlecries have lost all meaning.
Now, I beleive (and i never wanted to i...)
In misleading eyes (and i never wanted to i...)
Contested by (and I never wanted)
These tiny symbols.
You've got some constant,
Tell me everything is right,
Right where you want to hear,
(and witness a change in my hotel).
My love resides in Crayola skies.
And sacrifice this blissful feeling.
Summer's here and the Falcon's gone away,
Contested by these tiny words you say:
"I am fortune's fool.
You keep me hanging on."
The lyrics to Piano Black's song Super You is quite interesting and introspective. The first line, "On stormy sides, we used to lie" transports us to a specific time in the past where the singer and another person have shared some intimate moments during tumultuous times. However, the next few lines reveal that things have changed between them as "Your battlecries have lost all meaning." The singer then expresses disbelief at the situation by saying "Now, I believe (and I never wanted to i...)" and "In misleading eyes (and I never wanted to i...)" leading us to believe that something unexpected has occurred. Then, the singer goes on to say that these ambiguous events are "Contested by these tiny symbols" which could signify that the two people are struggling to understand and connect with each other.
The second verse takes a poetic turn. The singer describes their state of mind and how they feel about the person they're addressing. They're in love, and their love "resides in Crayola skies" meaning that it takes the form of something creative and colorful. However, the next few lines hint at a sense of sacrifice and confusion that has crept up in their relationship. Summer has arrived, and something significant has changed because the Falcon, a symbol of freedom, has gone away. The singer is left to feel conflicted and contested by "these tiny words you say" which is quite ironic when you think about the first verse and the tiny symbols that were contesting their relationship. Finally, the song closes with a quote, "I am fortune's fool. You keep me hanging on." which is borrowed from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This quote speaks to the singer's feelings regarding the relationship's uncertainty and their dependency on their partner - not to mention the tension and conflict that plagues the duo.
Line by Line Meaning
On stormy sides, we used to lie.
We used to spend time together. Our relationship was somewhat tumultuous.
Your battlecries have lost all meaning.
Your complaints and conflicts with me have become meaningless, and we don't understand each other anymore.
Now, I beleive (and i never wanted to i...)
Although, I didn't want or expect to, I now hold the belief that things are not going well between us.
In misleading eyes (and i never wanted to i...)
Against my wishes, I now feel that you are being dishonest with me.
Contested by (and I never wanted)
I never wanted to fight or have arguments with you, but it seems like we're always at odds.
These tiny symbols.
Our minor issues have become significant concerns that we cannot get past without a solution.
You've got some constant,
There is something about you that adds a constant disturbance in our relationship.
Super you peeled my arm from off your...
You pushed me away and distanced yourself from me, even though we've shared some intense moments together.
Tell me everything is right,
Please reassure me and tell me that everything between us is going well.
Right where you want to hear,
Say it in a way that comforts you and disengages you from any blame or wrongs you have done towards me.
(and witness a change in my hotel).
Show me a change through a different perspective, it could be a more positive spin on things, even if it's just a temporary escape from our problems.
My love resides in Crayola skies.
The feeling of love and happiness I have is pure and colorful like the sky.
And sacrifice this blissful feeling.
But I feel like our problems are making me lose my sense of joy and our love is causing too much pain.
Summer's here and the Falcon's gone away,
The changing season brings a new feeling of loneliness and abandonment.
Contested by these tiny words you say:
The small, insignificant words you continue to say to me are still causing conflict and problems between us.
"I am fortune's fool.
You keep me hanging on."
"I feel like a victim of circumstance, and you continue to keep me in limbo without any resolution or closure."
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.