Olivia
Piano Club Lyrics

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I thought i saw you walkin' away
But The city lights were messing with my brain

I've got your voice stuck in my head
The way that you're talking the way you're moving
I 'll never understand

I'thought i'd found so many times

My heart is beating i could die
I'm sorry if i make it all wrong
I know you'll never let me down

Olivia where have you gone
What have i become

I listen to every records you love
I follow your steps on imaginary roads

I think i'll never know what to say
There's too much pressure too much emotions
I just can't handle it

If you see the stars in my eyes
We'll have so much to talk about
After a few weeks you'll get bored
I know that you will break my heart

I'm sorry if i make it all wrong
I know you'll never let me down

I will give you a crazy cat

We'll have a very nice home
Every night i will take you out

Overall Meaning

The song Olivia by Piano Club is a heartfelt and emotional ballad about the difficulties of dealing with unrequited love. The opening lines describe the singer's confusion and disorientation as he watches the object of his affection walking away. He acknowledges that the city lights are playing tricks on his mind and making it difficult for him to see clearly. Despite this, he can't shake the memory of his love's voice and the way she moves.

The chorus addresses Olivia directly, with the singer asking where she has gone and lamenting the fact that he doesn't know what he has become. He confesses to following in her footsteps and listening to the music she loves, but he feels like he can never say the right thing around her due to the overwhelming pressure and emotions he experiences. He fears that Olivia will quickly lose interest in him and break his heart, but he still holds out hope for a future with her.

The lyrics to Olivia are a powerful representation of the pain of unrequited love, and the sense of longing and hopelessness that can accompany it. The key themes of the song are confusion, uncertainty, and the fear of rejection. Despite these heavy emotions, the song is musically uplifting and features a catchy chorus that will stay with listeners long after the song is over.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought i saw you walkin' away
I had a moment of panic when I thought I saw you leaving, but it turned out to be a trick of the lights.

But The city lights were messing with my brain
The bright lights of the city sometimes make things seem different from what they really are.

I've got your voice stuck in my head
I can't stop thinking about the way you sound.

The way that you're talking the way you're moving I 'll never understand
You have a certain way of speaking and moving that mystifies me; I can't quite grasp it.

I'thought i'd found so many times My heart is beating i could die
I thought I'd finally found what I was looking for so many times, and the anticipation made my heart race.

Olivia where have you gone What have i become
I feel lost without you, and I don't recognize who I am anymore.

I listen to every records you love I follow your steps on imaginary roads
I'm trying to connect with you by learning everything about your taste in music and imagining the places you might go.

I think i'll never know what to say There's too much pressure too much emotions I just can't handle it
I feel overwhelmed and tongue-tied around you; the emotions are too intense for me to deal with.

If you see the stars in my eyes We'll have so much to talk about After a few weeks you'll get bored I know that you will break my heart
My enthusiasm for you is intense and genuine, but I worry that it will fade and you'll grow tired of me, eventually breaking my heart.

I'm sorry if i make it all wrong I know you'll never let me down
I'm scared of messing things up with you, but I know you'll always be there for me.

I will give you a crazy cat We'll have a very nice home Every night i will take you out
I want to create a comfortable home with you, and I'll do my best to sweep you off your feet every chance I get.

Writer(s): piano club

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