Shoulderblade
Reuben & The Dark Lyrics

The lyrics to Reuben & The Dark's song "Shoulderblade" convey a sense of frustration and vulnerability as the singer tries to navigate a complicated relationship. The opening line, "I'm trying not to try," suggests that the singer is struggling to maintain a facade of indifference despite feeling a strong emotional connection to the other person. The subsequent lines, "But this fire was it here before you and I / And I've seen it all before / Through a crack in the wall and umbilical cord," suggest that this is not the first time the singer has experienced such feelings, and that they have perhaps felt this way since before they were even born.

The song then shifts focus to the other person in the relationship, with the lines "Hide your love inside my head / The truth is I've tried / How to be the only thing on your mind / In trying to change." Here, the singer acknowledges that they've been trying to get the other person to reciprocate their feelings, but that their efforts have been in vain. The chorus, "But you cut like a cold shoulder blade, hide your love inside my head / And tie my hands behind my back / Tell me which is which / Prepare my heart for this," expresses the pain and confusion caused by the other person's emotional distance. The bridge, which repeats the phrase "Call me out, quiet eyes," seems to be a plea for the other person to finally be honest and direct in their communication.

Overall, "Shoulderblade" is a poignant exploration of the ups and downs of romantic relationships, touching on themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and trust. While the lyrics are somewhat abstract and open to interpretation, they convey a strong sense of emotional turmoil and a longing for connection.