Anne Hathaway
Rarity Lyrics
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Constantly trying to sleep at night, all while
Knowing nothing's changed
Nothing's changed at all
(All the frames are re-arranged)
Reflections of light
Unlike our own
And I hope you know
So I'll be just fine
(It doesn't matter anyway)
You took away all my feelings
And put me in dismay
Now I'm here to let you know
That I'm not the one that threw this all away
So I'll let you settle down
And we'll take this day by day
We'll take it day by day
When I left, it nearly ripped my heart out of my chest
Reflections of light
Unlike our own
And I hope you know
I'm walking home all alone
Because, I don't think that I can last another day inside this place
No, I can't stay
You're all the same
In my life, but not today
You're all the same
Been so close, but so far away
You're all the same
In my life, but not today
You're all the same
Been so close, but so far away
Reflections of light
Unlike our own
And I hope you know
I'm walking home all alone
Because, I don't think that I can last another day inside this place
No, I can't stay
The song Anne Hathaway by Rarity tells a story of a person who is not satisfied with their current life. They are constantly struggling to sleep at night, feeling like nothing has changed even though all the frames are rearranged. The person's emotions have been taken away from them, leaving them in dismay. They are walking home alone, trying to deal with the situation, and trying to let the other person know that they are not the one who threw everything away. They want to take it day by day and settle down, but they feel like they can't last another day inside that place.
The song uses reflections of light as a metaphor for the way that the person's life has changed. The reflections are unlike their own, showing them a distorted picture of what things should be like. The chorus repeats the phrase "you're all the same," suggesting that the person feels like everyone they know is the same, and they want something different.
Overall, the song explores themes of dissatisfaction, loneliness, and the desire for change. It speaks to anyone who has felt like they are stuck in a situation they can't get out of, and emphasizes the importance of taking things one day at a time.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not our life
Rarity feels out of place and unfulfilled in her current situation.
Constantly trying to sleep at night, all while
Knowing nothing's changed
Nothing's changed at all
(All the frames are re-arranged)
Reflections of light
Unlike our own
Despite trying to find comfort in her familiar surroundings, Rarity feels like nothing has changed and everything looks different and unfamiliar.
And I hope you know
I'm walking home all alone
So I'll be just fine
(It doesn't matter anyway)
Rarity is willingly embracing her solitude and trying to move on from her past hurt, even if it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things.
You took away all my feelings
And put me in dismay
Now I'm here to let you know
That I'm not the one that threw this all away
Rarity blames someone else for making her feel numb and losing herself, and wants to clear the air about who's responsible.
So I'll let you settle down
And we'll take this day by day
We'll take it day by day
Rarity hopes to give space and time to whoever caused her pain, while she moves on at her own pace.
When I left, it nearly ripped my heart out of my chest
Rarity is recalling a painful memory of leaving something or someone behind.
Because, I don't think that I can last another day inside this place
No, I can't stay
You're all the same
In my life, but not today
You're all the same
Been so close, but so far away
Rarity is fed up with feeling stuck in a stagnant routine and the people who make her feel trapped and insignificant.
Reflections of light
Unlike our own
And I hope you know
I'm walking home all alone
Because, I don't think that I can last another day inside this place
No, I can't stay
Rarity is visualizing how nothing around her seems to reflect who she truly is, and this realization is spurring her to leave and seek a better tomorrow.
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elias RamCrom
I was in middle school when this song came out-- such a good band.
Mason Cameron
Glad to get another good band in my radar! Can't wait to hear more of these guys
juliordz123
just seen them live at Dallas yesterday man, talk about talent ! this guys are sick live ! definitely gonna support them and follow them !
Becky Woods
+juliordz123 wish I was there. Check out the new album coming out next month at rarity.merchnow.com
Thomas Marshall
Saw them live twice in Portland, Maine and they were amazing! They are really cool guys too. Very humble and down to earth.
Matt Michilsen
i actually went to high school with a couple of the members, its great to see them signed
KirinoKirigaya
Saw these guys a few days ago on Long Island. All awesome people and put on a great live performance. Can't wait to see them again.
DEL2111
Saw them last night in RI, good kids and they sounded great. Lot of energy. Thanks for a great show guys!
Alexandra Rodriquez
Wow, this song is amazing! Really glad I came upon it (: will be listening for a long time!
Marigny Cortez
i very much enjoy that it doesnt sound like the instrumental is in a whole other dimension than the vocals ^_^ it sounds snazzy! love it!