Explain
Ron Pope Lyrics


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[Verse:]
Do you remember how you found me?
I wasn't standing up straight
Soaked to the bone, by an afternoon storm
I was wretched
But you… let me in

[Chorus:]
And if it's harder for you than it is for me
Then we should probably agree that we won't agree
And if the answers I hoped for are make believe,
Then you should probably explain what you mean

[Verse:]
We were sleeping through the morning
You only like the afternoons
Too scared to fight, too cold to go outside, we were restless
And I don't care what you wear,
Please take down your hair and let's forget this

[Chorus: X2]
And if it's harder for you than it is for me
Then we should probably agree that we won't agree




And if the answers I hoped for are make believe,
Then you should probably explain what you mean

Overall Meaning

The song "Explain" by Ron Pope is about a relationship that is going through a struggle. The opening verse sets the scene for the song – the singer is wet, hunched over and broken, but his partner is a ray of hope who lets him in and comfort him. The chorus talks about a communication breakdown between the couple, where they are not able to agree on things and the singer is left feeling unsure about what his partner means. In the second verse, the couple is shown to be jaded and restless. However, the singer still loves and cares for his partner and is ready to forgive and forget.


Overall, the song beautifully captures the ups and downs of a relationship. It talks about how love can heal, but it's not always simple. It's about how a couple has to navigate through their differences and work together to make their relationship work.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you remember how you found me?
Do you recall the circumstances under which you discovered me?


I wasn't standing up straight
I was emotionally or mentally unbalanced and unstable.


Soaked to the bone, by an afternoon storm
I was drenched by a heavy rainstorm that occurred in the late afternoon.


I was wretched
I was miserable, pitiful, and extremely unhappy


But you… let me in
You showed compassion by inviting me into your life and offering me comfort and support.


We were sleeping through the morning
We were deep asleep during the early hours of the day.


You only like the afternoons
You have a preference for the time of day that follows noon and precedes evening.


Too scared to fight, too cold to go outside, we were restless
We felt anxious, afraid and trapped, which made us incapable of confronting our problems or leaving our confines.


And I don't care what you wear,
I am not concerned about your appearance or attire.


Please take down your hair and let's forget this
Let us remove our barriers and focus on the present, leaving our problems behind.


And if it's harder for you than it is for me
If the situation is more difficult for you than it is for me


Then we should probably agree that we won't agree
Perhaps we should acknowledge that we have different experiences or opinions, and may not come to a mutual understanding.


And if the answers I hoped for are make believe,
If the responses I sought after are fabricated or delusional,


Then you should probably explain what you mean
You may need to clarify or elaborate on your response, so I can understand it with more clarity and purpose.




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Comments from YouTube:

Agarudzik

OMG RON I love all your songs! ♥

Aleksandra Szeliga

I remember listening to this song when I had my heart broken for the first time... I was 17 and I thought it was the end of the world. Well, it wasn't ;) But still I love this song! ❤

Hector Ovalle

I like the whole video concept, the music really gives you that feeling. Wow!!!!

booXelite 89

It has such a eerie dark tone, his voice makes it amazing, almost puts you in a trance

Ashtyn Asay

So happy Calling Off The Dogs is finally here! I've never not liked a song of yours. The music is great, and the lyrics are so beautiful. Could you please come to Utah soon? I'm such a huge fan and I'd love to go to a concert!

resquin16

Great song!! I love it.

Josh Blake

I love this! Going to download the album right away! So sad I can't afford to see you when you're in England :( I will somewhen though! I have to see you live!

Laura S

So lovely!

dobby

So sad it's not available in the UK

Pitfallrelation FIC

Oh, gosh.

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