Silhouette
Satellite Lyrics


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Honey your dreams are big enough
You're giving everything but you're giving up
Filling in the lines so quietly
But sometimes what you get is what you need

You're waiting in the line behind the cloud
You're rising like the sun we're spinning round
But you're the only girl I've ever touched
And baby you are the one I love

You're hammering the nails you learned to trust
You're praying for the rain to feel the rust
Sometimes what we have is hard to see
And happiness is harder than it seems

When there's salt in every wound to feel the burn
There's fire in your eyes for lessons learned
But you're the only girl I've ever touched
And baby you are the one I love

So how long until I see you
How long until I'm there
Your silhouette across the morning
The light shinning in your hair

This is all I have to give you
You are all I have to live




And I can't find a way to hold you
But I can say it all again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Satellite's song Silhouette are a reflection of the complicated nature of love and life. The song conveys the frustration and melancholy of trying to navigate through the noise and messiness of the world. The song opens with the lines "Honey your dreams are big enough, You're giving everything but you're giving up" suggesting that the subject of the song may be struggling to achieve their dreams, but even in their struggle, they remain steadfast and make their way through their struggles. The lines "Filling in the lines so quietly, But sometimes what you get is what you need" suggest that the subject is a patient and diligent person who may not necessarily get what they want but they know what they need.


The chorus of "You're waiting in the line behind the cloud, You're rising like the sun we're spinning around, But you're the only girl I've ever touched, And baby, you are the one I love" highlights the triumphs and setbacks that life has in store for us. The lines suggest that the subject is fighting to rise above their challenges, but they are not alone, someone believes in them and has supported them throughout their struggles. The song continues with "You're hammering the nails you learned to trust, You're praying for the rain to feel the rust, Sometimes what we have is hard to see, And happiness is harder than it seems" which signify how even the most mundane tasks can be important when trying to create something meaningful, and that happiness is not always easy to come by.


The song's bridge "When there's salt in every wound to feel the burn, There's fire in your eyes for lessons learned, But you're the only girl I've ever touched, And baby, you are the one I love" signals that life's difficulties often come with lessons that can help us grow and become stronger. The lines suggest that the subject of the song may have their fair share of wounds from life's lessons, but they have grown stronger from it. The song ends with "So how long until I see you, How long until I'm there, Your silhouette across the morning, The light shining in your hair, This is all I have to give you, You are all I have to live, And I can't find a way to hold you, But I can say it all again" which may signify that even when apart from the one they love, they still hold them in their hearts, and all they have to give is their love.


Line by Line Meaning

Honey your dreams are big enough
Your dreams are grand and ambitious.


You're giving everything but you're giving up
You're putting in all your effort but feeling defeated.


Filling in the lines so quietly
Working diligently but without much notice.


But sometimes what you get is what you need
The outcome may not be expected, but it's what was necessary.


You're waiting in the line behind the cloud
You're hidden behind obstacles but still persevering.


You're rising like the sun we're spinning round
Your presence is significant and impactful.


But you're the only girl I've ever touched
You are the only one I've truly loved.


And baby you are the one I love
You are my one and only love.


You're hammering the nails you learned to trust
You're relying on what you know and trust to get you through tough times.


You're praying for the rain to feel the rust
You are seeking challenges to overcome to build strength.


Sometimes what we have is hard to see
The blessings in our life may not always be apparent.


And happiness is harder than it seems
Finding true happiness can be a struggle.


When there's salt in every wound to feel the burn
When life is difficult and painful all around.


There's fire in your eyes for lessons learned
Your experiences have given you strength and wisdom.


So how long until I see you
When will we be reunited?


How long until I'm there
When can I be with you?


Your silhouette across the morning
The image of you in the morning light lingers in my mind.


The light shinning in your hair
The radiance in your hair adds to your beauty.


This is all I have to give you
This is my best offering to you.


You are all I have to live
You are what makes life worth living for.


And I can't find a way to hold you
I wish I could physically embrace you but can't.


But I can say it all again
I can remind you of my love and promise to keep expressing it.




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