Pendulum
Pino Lyrics
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Turned into complications (woah)
What point are you making?
I don't know
If you know (know)
People say (people say)
That I been so stuck on you
To let go, get rid of you
Don't try to reciprocate
It's too late now
I won't wait
It's too late now
You and I
We go back and forth
(Mm back and forth)
Who would've known, we'd come full circle?
You and I
We go back and forth
(Mm back and forth)
Who would've known, we'd come full circle?
Situations
Turned into altercations
Don't need compensation
For time I spent
Or things I've felt
People say (people say)
That I been so stuck on you
I can't wait (I can't wait)
To let go get rid of you
Don't try to reciprocate
It's too late now
I won't wait
It's too late now
You and I (you and I)
We go back and forth
(Mm back and forth, back and forth)
Who would've known, we'd come full circle? (come full circle)
You and I (you and I)
We go back and forth
(Mm back and forth, back and forth)
Who would've known (would've known)
We'd come full circle (come full circle)
(You and I)
(We go back and forth)
(Mm back and forth, back and forth)
(Who would have known, we'd come full circle?)
In Pino's song "Pendulum," the lyrics revolve around the complexities and complications of a relationship that has reached a breaking point. The singer is engaged in conversations with their partner, but these conversations have turned into problems and confusion. They express their uncertainty about the point their partner is trying to make, questioning if their partner even knows what they want.
The chorus reflects the frustration and longing to move on from this unstable relationship. The singer acknowledges that people have observed their attachment to their partner but insists that they can't wait any longer to let go and get rid of the toxic dynamic. They reject the idea of trying to find a balance or reciprocate, as they believe it is already too late. The repetition of "it's too late now, I won't wait" emphasizes their determination to finally break free from this back-and-forth cycle that is draining them emotionally.
The second verse continues the narrative of the relationship turning into arguments and conflicts. The singer asserts that they don't require any compensation for the time and emotions they have invested in this relationship. They highlight that they have heard people's opinions about their attachment to their partner, but they cannot wait any longer to let go and move on. The repeated line "it's too late now, I won't wait" solidifies their resolve.
Overall, "Pendulum" explores the realization that this relationship has become a repeating pattern with no hope of improvement. The lyrics capture the frustration, confusion, and the need for closure that the singer feels.
Line by Line Meaning
Conversations
Interactions and discussions
Turned into complications (woah)
Became difficult and problematic
What point are you making?
What message or purpose do you have?
I don't know
I am unaware
If you know (know)
If you have the answer or understanding
People say (people say)
Others claim or suggest
That I've been so stuck on you
I have been overly fixated on you
I can't wait (I can't wait)
I am eager
To let go, get rid of you
To release and remove you from my life
Don't try to reciprocate
Do not attempt to respond in kind
It's too late now
The opportunity has passed
I won't wait
I will not be patient
You and I
Both of us
We go back and forth
We repeatedly exchange or alternate
(Mm back and forth)
(The rhythm of back and forth)
Who would've known, we'd come full circle?
Who could have predicted that we would return to the starting point?
Situations
Circumstances or scenarios
Turned into altercations
Became arguments or conflicts
Don't need compensation
I do not require recompense
For time I spent
For the duration I invested
Or things I've felt
Or the emotions I have experienced
You and I (you and I)
Both of us
We go back and forth
We repeatedly exchange or alternate
(Mm back and forth, back and forth)
(The rhythm of back and forth, repeatedly)
Who would've known, we'd come full circle? (come full circle)
Who could have predicted that we would return to the starting point? (complete the cycle)
(You and I)
(Both of us)
(We go back and forth)
(We repeatedly exchange or alternate)
(Mm back and forth, back and forth)
(The rhythm of back and forth, repeatedly)
(Who would have known, we'd come full circle?)
(Who could have predicted that we would return to the starting point?)
Writer(s): Mazen Bassyony
Contributed by Vivian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.