Faces
Reuben Hollebon Lyrics
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Just to stop you from talking
It's been days since the low
Such a fever should dull
At the foot of it all
This test should end here
But then we see the back of it's neck
Something in the way that it steps
Like fire
Like fire
Like a fire
It's been
Days and days and days and days and days and days and days and days
Since we last left
Maybe we should go on from this one
Maybe we should not
But it still
Gives the same answers
Oh it moves me
Oh it moves me
Oh you move me
Like fire
Like a fire
Like a fire
Oh you move me
Like a fire
Like a fire
Like a fire
The opening line of Reuben Hollebon's song "Faces" is a metaphor for the intensity of emotions in a relationship. Dropping skulls to the floor suggests that there might have been a confrontation or a heated argument. The line "just to stop you from talking" could be interpreted as an attempt to put an end to the discussion or to avoid communicating altogether. However, this action could have intensified the feelings and emotions between the two individuals.
The verse "Its been days since the low, such a fever should dull" seems to suggest that something significant happened earlier, which has caused a deep-rooted emotional upheaval within the individuals. They are still grappling with the impact, and the intensity of it should have subsided by now, but it has not. The test that should end is probably the test of their relationship or the test of the situation they are currently in.
The line "But then we see the back of its neck, something in the way that it steps" could symbolize the end of a current situation and the beginning of a new one. The movement of the situation is what moves them like fire. Fire, in this case, could symbolize passion or intensity. Hollebon uses repetition to convey the emotions that are still very much present, indicating that it is hard to let go and move on from such a situation. The song "Faces" is essentially about the emotional intensity of a relationship, moving on and letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
We dropped our skulls to the floor
We silenced ourselves in order to hear what you have to say.
Just to stop you from talking
Our interest in what you're saying has reached an all-time low.
It's been days since the low
It's been a while since we've felt this empty and apathetic.
Such a fever should dull
These negative feelings we have should have subsided by now.
At the foot of it all
Despite everything, we're still at the beginning stages of this situation.
This test should end here
We should put an end to this experiment.
But then we see the back of its neck
We catch a glimpse of what's really going on and it changes our perspective.
Something in the way that it steps
Something about the way things are moving doesn't sit right with us.
Oh it moves us
It affects us emotionally and deeply.
Like fire
It's intense and uncontrollable.
It's been days and days and days and days and days and days and days and days
Time seems to be both standing still and moving too quickly.
Since we last left
Since we parted ways.
Maybe we should go on from this one
Maybe we should move past this particular issue.
Maybe we should not
Or maybe we should address it head-on.
But it still gives the same answers
Either way, the outcome is still the same.
Oh it moves me
It still affects me emotionally and deeply.
Oh you move me
You have the power to affect me emotionally and deeply.
Like fire
Just like a raging fire.
Oh you move me
You continue to have this power over me.
Like a fire
Just like a raging fire.
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@christinakalogeropoulou7068
Wonderful song, and a pure artist.
@__Urmadgirl__
This song is so underrated!!!! I love it
@Edenkoben1779
I just saw Reuben live in Milwaukee (25 Sep 16). Go now and find when he's playing near you. Buy all the tickets you can afford, take all the friends you have. This artist is stunningly great. From the first note, he'll stop your mind--in a good way, in the best way.
@kimberlyavila2878
Live for this song. ♡
@scottschumaker2570
love this song and the video bizarreness!
@balistabalista
found this on KCRW today...made my day...yaaaay...piece of heaven on earth!
@jordanletto
Essa música me arrebentava sempre que ouvia no Spotify. Acabei de ver e pqp, que clipe incrível ♥️
@stantondoyle9036
Im in fucking bliss. A-fucking-mazing!
@pseudo.sadness
i love you reuben
@mbensdorff
Polish Radio Channel 3 brought me here. Thank you for this piece of awesomeness :D