Pearls
Samantha Gongol Lyrics
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Feeling discarded
Too open-hearted
Feelings disregarded
And I am caught up in you, caught in me
As we slide all the way down
And I've been caught up in you, caught in me
So take a breath and look at me now
I-I-I'll let you know
When the pearls on my neck get too tight, I'll let go
At least I could leave you
I wouldn't, I need you
And if I could shake you
I wouldn't, I'd take you down
Say you don't like it
When I ignite it
You try to fight it
But I know you get excited
When you take hold of my hips
I insist, please slide it all the way down
And I've been bitin' my lips
I insist, we smother onto the ground
So take a breath and look at me now
So take a breath and look at me now
I-I-I'll let you know
When the pearls on my neck get too tight, I'll let go
At least I could leave you
I wouldn't, I need you
And if I could shake you
I wouldn't, I'd take you down
I-I-I'll let you know
When the pearls on my neck get too tight, I'll let go
At least I could leave you
I wouldn't, I need you
And if I could shake you
I wouldn't, I'd take you down
Down
Down
In Samantha Gongol's song "Pearls," she sings about being caught up in a romantic relationship where her feelings are disregarded and her openness is taken for granted. She admits to being addicted to the intense passion and connection that she has with her partner, but also recognizes the potential harm that it could cause her. The imagery of pearls falling to the ground represents the idea of letting go of the things that may hold us back, even if they are beautiful and valuable. Ultimately, she acknowledges that the relationship is not perfect, but that she still needs her partner and is willing to hold on.
The chorus of "Pearls" is particularly powerful, as Samantha declares that she will let go when the "pearls on her neck get too tight," but it's not clear whether she means that she will let go of the relationship or of her own desires and needs. This ambiguity adds depth to the lyrics and leaves room for interpretation.
One interesting aspect of the song is the use of the metaphor of pearls, which are often associated with beauty, luxury, and femininity. However, in this context, they also represent the burdens and constraints that can come with those associations. Additionally, the repeated refrain of "I wouldn't, I need you" highlights the complex emotions that can arise in relationships where one person feels trapped or dependent on their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Look what you started
The action or behavior of the other person caused a change in the singer's emotional state
Feeling discarded
The singer feels ignored or rejected
Too open-hearted
The singer is vulnerable or too trusting
Feelings disregarded
The singer's emotions are not being respected or taken seriously
And I am caught up in you, caught in me
The relationship is intertwined and difficult to separate
As we slide all the way down
The situation is worsening and becoming more difficult to control
And I've been caught up in you, caught in me
The relationship is all-consuming and intense
As we're pearls to the ground
The relationship is valuable, but fragile and can be easily broken
So take a breath and look at me now
The singer wants the other person to pause and reflect on what is happening in the relationship
I-I-I'll let you know
The singer will communicate their needs and boundaries
When the pearls on my neck get too tight, I'll let go
The singer will leave the relationship if it becomes too harmful or suffocating
At least I could leave you
The singer has the ability to end the relationship, but doesn't necessarily want to
I wouldn't, I need you
The relationship is important to the singer
And if I could shake you
The singer is frustrated with the other person's behavior and wishes they could change
I wouldn't, I'd take you down
The singer desires to maintain control in the relationship and win the other person over
Say you don't like it
The other person denies or resists the singer's advances or emotions
When I ignite it
The singer's strong emotions or actions cause a reaction in the other person
You try to fight it
The other person resists or struggles against the relationship
But I know you get excited
The singer recognizes that the other person enjoys the relationship despite their resistance
When you take hold of my hips
The other person takes control of the relationship physically
I insist, please slide it all the way down
The singer desires the other person to continue the physical aspect of the relationship
And I've been bitin' my lips
The singer is holding back emotions or desires
I insist, we smother onto the ground
The singer desires the relationship to continue and become more intimate
Down
The relationship is heading towards a negative outcome
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ryan Marrone, Samantha Gongol
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