Still There
Restate The Moira Lyrics

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Wondering how you are
Be careful with your words you'll sting a heart
Even though you're part of the sanity we need
Convinced us with your love but see you leave us out in the dark
Even though we've always been there for you
Our dear friend
Your heart remains a mystery

You say you're always there
But are you really there?
You've left us unprepared

The hope has gotten high
But why is it that you have shined so bright despite you always disappearing in the dark?
Do we still exist?
Have you ever wondered how we are, do you feel the loneliness inside us all?
Do you?
Your heart remains a mystery

You say you're always there
But are you really there?
You've left us unprepared
Can you sing us a song
Of how you loved us all?
The path has changed us all
Can we connect the stars again?

You say you're always there
But are you really there?
You've left us unprepared
Can you sing us a song
Of how you loved us all?
The path has changed us all
Let us know you're still there

You've backed away from the clear sky

Don't close your heart my love
Embrace your friends again

Overall Meaning

The song "Still There" by Restate The Moira is a poignant reflection on the feeling of abandonment that often comes with a friendship that has become strained or distant. The singer is addressing a friend who has seemingly disappeared, expressing both hurt and confusion about their absence. The lyrics are full of questions and doubts, wondering if the friend is truly there for them, and if they ever really cared for them at all.

The first stanza sets the stage, describing how the singer is "wondering how you are" and cautioning the friend to be careful with their words, as they can "sting a heart." Despite the friend being an important source of stability in their lives, they feel like they have been "left out in the dark," and their heart "remains a mystery." The second stanza continues this thread, asking if the friend is really there for them, and if they can sing a song about how they loved them all. The singer wonders whether their friendship can be rekindled, and if they can "connect the stars again."

The final stanza is a plea for the friend to come back to them, and not to "close your heart." The singer implores them to embrace their friends again, and to not let their relationship fade away into the abyss of distance and uncertainty.

Overall, "Still There" is a poignant and emotionally charged reflection on navigating the ups and downs of close friendships. The lyrics speak to the universal experience of feeling let down by someone you care about deeply and the arduous journey to find a way to reconnect again.

Line by Line Meaning

Wondering how you are
I'm curious about your wellbeing

Be careful with your words you'll sting a heart
Think before you speak, your words have the power to hurt

Even though you're part of the sanity we need
Despite being essential to our emotional stability

Convinced us with your love but see you leave us out in the dark
You've persuaded us to trust you, but still left us in ignorance and confusion

Even though we've always been there for you
Although we've consistently supported you

Our dear friend
You are someone we care deeply for

Your heart remains a mystery
We don't understand your motives and emotions

You say you're always there
You claim to be present for us

But are you really there?
Are you truly engaged and attentive to our needs?

You've left us unprepared
You've left us without the tools or knowledge to handle this situation

The hope has gotten high
Our optimism and expectations have increased

But why is it that you have shined so bright despite you always disappearing in the dark?
How can you be so charismatic and captivating, despite being so elusive and unreliable?

Do we still exist?
Do we matter to you?

Have you ever wondered how we are, do you feel the loneliness inside us all?
Have you reflected on our emotional state, and the pervasive sense of isolation we carry?

Do you?
Do you empathize and care about us?

Can you sing us a song of how you loved us all?
Can you express your affection for us in a tangible and meaningful way?

The path has changed us all
Our experiences and journey have transformed us

Can we connect the stars again?
Can we restore our sense of purpose and direction?

Let us know you're still there
We need reassurance of your presence and commitment to our relationship

You've backed away from the clear sky
You've withdrawn from the potential for clarity and resolution

Don't close your heart my love
Don't retreat into emotional isolation, my dear

Embrace your friends again
Reconnect with us and nurture our bond

Writer(s): Miki Okada

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