Western Wallflower
Ruby Haunt Lyrics
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Anything
I'm too frightened
By everything
You cause a flood in my heart
You cause a flood in my heart
You cause a flood in my heart
I can't promise
Anything
I'm too taken
By everything
You cause a flood in my heart
You cause a flood in my heart
You cause a flood in my heart
You cause a flood in my heart
You cause a flood in my heart
You cause a flood in my heart
You cause a flood in my heart
You cause a flood in my heart
The song "Western Wallflower" by Ruby Haunt is a melancholic and introspective tune that delves into themes of anxiety and the overwhelming emotions that come with falling in love. The opening stanza, "I don't notice anything / I'm too frightened by everything" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is caught up in their own fears and anxieties to the point where they are unable to fully engage with the world around them. They are too consumed by their own worries to see anything else.
The theme of falling in love emerges in the chorus as the singer sings repeatedly, "You cause a flood in my heart." This poetic imagery conveys the overwhelming nature of love and how it can feel like it's taking over one's entire being. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the intensity of this feeling and how it's something that the singer cannot escape even if they wanted to. The final stanza, "I can't promise anything / I'm too taken by everything" further emphasizes that the singer is consumed by their emotions and unable to make any guarantees or commitments.
Overall, "Western Wallflower" is a hauntingly beautiful song that portrays the complexity of human emotions and how they can often feel like a flood that we are unable to control.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't notice
I am completely unaware of my surroundings and what is happening around me
Anything
I don't notice anything, even things that are important
I'm too frightened
I am paralyzed by fear and unable to move or take action
By everything
I am afraid of everything, even things that are not inherently scary
You cause a flood in my heart
You have a very intense emotional impact on me, overwhelming my heart with feelings
I can't promise
I am unable to commit to any course of action or guarantee any specific result
Anything
I can't promise anything, not even the most basic things
I'm too taken
I am completely captivated and unable to think of anything else
By everything
I am captivated by everything related to the situation, unable to process anything else
You cause a flood in my heart
Your impact on me is so strong that it fills my heart with overwhelming emotions
You cause a flood in my heart
Your influence over me is so powerful that it causes a deluge of emotions
You cause a flood in my heart
The effect you have on me is so intense that it results in a flood of emotional responses
You cause a flood in my heart
You have such a profound emotional impact on me that it creates a metaphorical flood in my heart
You cause a flood in my heart
Your presence in my life triggers a torrent of intense emotions that I cannot control
You cause a flood in my heart
You evoke a flood of emotions in my heart, leaving me overwhelmed and unable to cope
You cause a flood in my heart
Your influence on me is so great that it results in a flooding of emotions within me
You cause a flood in my heart
Your impact is so strong that my heart can no longer contain my feelings, resulting in a flood of emotion
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kassmccullough9017
Seems like so little people know about this band…I’ve been a fan of these guys for a long time and this song in particular is a favorite of mine. Keep up the good work guys
@96serpendityyouarelostnotm87
This whole album is so beautiful
@Sdwp777
This would compliment a film very nicely
@MauricioJara
Yeah. I would definitely watch a film with a soundtrack by Ruby Haunt.
@AtticusRevived
Oof this takes me back to when I’d rarely leave my apartment. Lying to my neighbors about how happy living there made me and how I was on my way to fetch a dozen eggs, but I’d withhold that it wasan attempt to fill an empty fridge and my stomach. Bad roommates. Bad state of mind. Bad weather. Then this song encapsulated it perfectly the day I went for yet another egg run down the street.
@cooldolphiin
Issa vibe
@ashleyaguilar8343
I love ruby haunt just discovered him two weeks ago.... it’s all I play
@AnonymousUser-ox5qm
Same
@slymancollector4157
Hooked in the first 10 seconds
@MPWEST83
Beautiful song ❤