Words
Rowena Wise Lyrics
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It burns just like a sun
Would take a thousand shoes but I'd get to the boundless blue
To give these words to one might change their weight two twenty tonnes
But words fly like birds
Are never knowing what to say
When I do I will fly with you someday
I think the girls follow your wake with curious eyes and heart ache
Ah, its strange they've been outdone
Cause you draw me lines so jagged for our lonely kind
To give these words to one won't make us bullet proof to guns
With red wine in the barrels
With you I'd drink it all
Pull the trigger and watch me
Watch me fall
Words fly like birds
Are never knowing what to say
When I do I will fly to you someday
Red wine in the barrels
With you I'd drink it all
Pull the trigger and watch me
Watch me fall
The song "Words" by Rowena Wise is about unspoken feelings and the fear of expressing them. The first verse talks about the singer's desire to express her true feelings towards someone she cares about. She wishes she could be bolder and honest with them, but instead, she hides her feelings behind her words. The second verse talks about how the singer's words don't seem to have much weight or power, unlike the sun that burns passionately. The chorus talks about the uncertainty of words and how they can never really convey the depth of one's emotions. The bridge talks about how the singer feels drawn towards this person but is hesitant to approach them. She compares herself to other girls who have failed to catch the person's attention. She also acknowledges that even if she expresses her feelings, it won't make them immune to life's hardships, represented by the "bulletproof to guns" imagery. The final verse expresses the singer's willingness to take a risk with this person despite the uncertainty of their feelings being returned. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the theme of words being fleeting and uncertain.
Overall, "Words" is a song about vulnerability and taking a chance on love, even when it's scary. It's about facing the fear of rejection and expressing oneself truthfully, despite the potential consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were bolder I'd be true 'bout how my heart feels around you
If I were braver, I would express my genuine feelings for you without hesitation.
It burns just like a sun
My passion for you is intense and fiery.
Would take a thousand shoes but I'd get to the boundless blue
I would traverse any distance to share my love with you.
To give these words to one might change their weight two twenty tonnes
My words hold a tremendous amount of meaning and significance, and sharing them with you could have a significant impact on both of us.
But words fly like birds
Words can be fleeting and ephemeral, like birds taking flight and disappearing into the sky.
Are never knowing what to say
Sometimes, it can be challenging to find the right words to express our true feelings for someone.
When I do I will fly with you someday
When I'm able to find the right words, I hope to share them with you and move forward together.
I think the girls follow your wake with curious eyes and heart ache
Other women are intrigued by and drawn to you, but also feel a sense of heartbreak for not being the one to capture your heart.
Ah, its strange they've been outdone
It's odd that other women are not able to capture your heart in the same way that I have.
Cause you draw me lines so jagged for our lonely kind
You lead me down a path that is both bumpy and painful, but it's a journey we both must take as lonely individuals searching for connection.
To give these words to one won't make us bullet proof to guns
Although sharing our feelings can be powerful, it doesn't mean we're invincible or immune to the pain that may come with opening ourselves up to someone else.
With red wine in the barrels
There is potential for something bold and intense between us, like aging red wine in barrels.
With you I'd drink it all
I am willing to fully invest myself in a relationship with you and experience all that comes with it.
Pull the trigger and watch me
I am willing to take a risk and put myself on the line for you.
Watch me fall
I am putting myself in a vulnerable position, trusting that you will catch me when I fall.
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.