Clarity
Sam Tsui Lyrics
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Where the past comes back to life
Fight fear for the selfish pain
It was worth it every time
Hold still right before we crash
Cause we both know how this ends
Our clock ticks till it breaks your glass
Cause you are the piece of me
I wish I didn't need
Chasing relentlessly
I still fight and I don't know why
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
Walk on through a red parade
And refuse to make amends
It cuts deep through our ground
And makes us forget all common sense
Don't speak as I try to leave
Cause we both know what we'll choose
If you pull, then I'll push too deep
And I'll fall right back to you
Cause you are the piece of me
I wish I didn't need
Chasing relentlessly
Still fight and I don't know why
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
Why are you my clarity?
Why are you my remedy?
Why are you my clarity?
Why are you my remedy?
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
Why are you my clarity?
The song "Clarity" by Sam Tsui talks about the confusing and conflicting emotions that arise in a relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's struggle to understand why they keep coming back to the person who causes them pain, even though they know their love is unhealthy. The opening lines, "I dive in the frozen waves / Where the past comes back to life," suggest that the relationship is an emotional rollercoaster that brings up unresolved issues from the past. The singer "fight(s) fear for the selfish pain" because their love for the other person is so strong that they are willing to endure the pain and uncertainty of the relationship.
The chorus, "If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy? / If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?" highlights the contradictions at the heart of the relationship. The singer is asking why the person they love, who is the source of their pain and confusion, is also the one who makes everything clear and worthwhile. The reference to love as both a "tragedy" and an "insanity" suggests that the relationship is destructive and irrational, but also intense and all-consuming.
The second verse describes how the relationship affects the singer's ability to make rational decisions. They are willing to "walk on through a red parade / And refuse to make amends," even though this decision goes against their best interests. The line "Don't speak as I try to leave / Cause we both know what we'll choose" suggests that both people in the relationship are aware that they are trapped in a cycle of pain and desire that they cannot escape. The final lines repeat the chorus, emphasizing the singer's confusion and ambivalence towards the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I dive in the frozen waves
I jump into the cold and harsh reality of life
Where the past comes back to life
Where memories and experiences resurface and have an impact on my present
Fight fear for the selfish pain
Overcome my own anxiety and distress for my own gain
It was worth it every time
The rewards I get for facing my fears are always worth it
Hold still right before we crash
Pause before we face the inevitable consequences of our actions
Cause we both know how this ends
We are aware of the outcome of our choices
Our clock ticks till it breaks your glass
Our time is running out, leading to an inevitable end of a relationship
And I drown in you again
I fall back in love with you, even though I know it's going to hurt me
Cause you are the piece of me
You complete me, make me feel whole
I wish I didn't need
I have a love-hate relationship with my dependency on you
Chasing relentlessly
I pursue you despite the difficulties and obstacles along the way
Still fight and I don't know why
I struggle with my motivations to continue pursuing this relationship
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love is a painful experience, why do I still look for comfort in you?
If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
If our love is crazy and perplexing, why do I find answers and solutions in you?
Walk on through a red parade
Navigate through tough and hostile situations
And refuse to make amends
Refuse to compromise or mend the relationship
It cuts deep through our ground
The discord in our relationship has a deep-rooted impact on us
And makes us forget all common sense
It clouds our judgement and leads us to disregard reason and logic
Don't speak as I try to leave
Don't try to stop me from walking away from this relationship
Cause we both know what we'll choose
We both already know what our decision will be
If you pull, then I'll push too deep
If you try to hold onto our relationship, I will push myself further away
And I'll fall right back to you
Despite my efforts to leave, I will inevitably come back to you
Why are you my clarity?
Why do I find understanding and enlightenment in you?
Why are you my remedy?
Why do I find comfort and relief in you?
Contributed by Makayla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
High dive into frozen waves where the past comes back to life
Fight fear for the selfish pain, it was worth it every time
Hold still right before we crash 'cause we both know how this ends
Our clock ticks 'til it breaks your glass and I drown in you again
'Cause you are the piece of me
I wish I didn't need
Chasing relentlessly
Still fight and I don't know why
If our love is tragedy, why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity, why are you my clarity?
If our love is tragedy, why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity, why are you my clarity?
Walk on through a red parade and refuse to make amends
It cuts deep through our ground and makes us forget all common sense
Don't speak as I try to leave 'cause we both know what we'll choose
If you pull, then I'll push too deep and I'll fall right back to you
'Cause you are the piece of me
I wish I didn't need
Chasing relentlessly
Still fight and I don't know why
If our love is tragedy, why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity, why are you my clarity?
Why are you my clarity?
Why are you my remedy?
Why are you my clarity?
Why are you my remedy?
If our love is tragedy, why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity, why are you my clarity?
@user-wn1zs5nr5b
this is what I sang...
"Cuz' you are the piece of meat,
I wish I didn't eat~.
Chewing relentlessly.
Still good, and I don't know why?
If our love's a Tragedy why are you my Remedy.
If our love's Insanity why are you a Calorie?...
(WHY ARE YOU A CALORIEEE...???)
(why are you my calorie...?)"
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@mandiimew2448
This cover is still probably the best cover I’ve ever listened to. STILL.
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I like the cover more then the original, to be honest.
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