Opia
Savannah Ré Lyrics
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And our greatest fear, simultaneously
Can be to love and be loved by others
Why? Because in order for me to truly let you love me
I have to be willing to let you see me naked
Metaphorically speaking
Then to intimacy, In-To-Me-See
But that's uncommon and so I'd rather hide
You'd reject me
If I let you see me, would we make it?
Hate being naked
Sometimes I, just need more than you can give
Maybe that's selfish
Chasing my past never ends well
I live with shit that I can't tell
House ain't a home, feel like motel
This Henny gon' say what I won't dare
I'm scared, so scared
Oh, I'm scared, so scared
There ain't much more that you can do to
Show that you care
You're more than qualified
But I'm so unprepared
I'm scared
So scared
Yeah, you don't know how this feels
When you got faith but you can't heal
Damn, that shit sting like a rubberband
Gotta fix this with my own hands
Hear me out
If things don't go too well, if you gon' stay, I will
If you gon' change, oh well
At least I tried
'Cause chasing my thoughts never ends well
I live with shit that I can't tell
House ain't a home, feel like motel
This Henny gon' say what I won't dare
I'm scared, so scared
Oh, I'm scared, so scared
There ain't much more that you can do to
Show that you care
You're more than qualified
But I'm so unprepared
I'm scared
So scared
(I'm so)
(Said I'm so-)
(Oh yeah)
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so scared
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so scared
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so scared
Scared
Oh-ho
I'm so far away
So, so, so, scared
In the song "Opia" by Savannah Ré, the lyrics delve into the complex emotions and fears that arise when it comes to love and vulnerability. The opening lines express the contradiction between the desire to love and be loved by others while also fearing the potential consequences of allowing oneself to be seen and known. The metaphor of being seen naked represents the emotional exposure and vulnerability that comes with intimacy. However, there is a hesitation to reveal the true self out of fear of rejection.
The chorus expands on this theme of fear and vulnerability, questioning whether revealing oneself to another person will ultimately lead to a successful relationship. The fear of being naked, both physically and emotionally, is expressed as a barrier to fully connecting with someone. There is a recognition that sometimes individual needs surpass what the other person can provide, and this can be seen as selfishness.
The second verse delves deeper into the personal struggles and emotional burdens that the artist carries. The metaphor of living with things that cannot be shared or expressed suggests a deep sense of isolation and internal pain. The comparison of a house to a motel indicates a lack of stability and a transitory feeling in personal relationships. The reference to Henny (Hennessy) as something that can say what the artist dares not suggests using substances as a coping mechanism or an outlet to channel emotions.
The bridge acknowledges the presence of genuine care and support from another person but highlights the feeling of being unprepared to receive it. The fear of vulnerability and potential disappointment weighs heavily, creating an overall sense of uncertainty and apprehension. The repeated refrain of being scared emphasizes the dominant emotional state of the artist, reinforcing the underlying theme of vulnerability and fear throughout the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Opia" explore the intricate emotions and challenges that arise from the fear of being seen for who one truly is and the struggle to find a sense of security and trust in romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes her greatest desire
Occasionally, the thing that she yearns for the most
And our greatest fear, simultaneously
And our biggest apprehension, happening at the same time
Can be to love and be loved by others
Can involve wanting to experience love and affection from others
Why? Because in order for me to truly let you love me
Why is that? Because for me to authentically allow you to love me
I have to be willing to let you see me naked
I must be ready to reveal my true self to you
Metaphorically speaking
Speaking figuratively
Then to intimacy, In-To-Me-See
Then, to reach a level of closeness where you truly understand me
But that's uncommon and so I'd rather hide
But that type of connection is rare, thus I prefer to conceal myself
Because I'm scared that if you saw the real me
Because I fear that if you witnessed my true identity
You'd reject me
You would turn away from me
If I let you see me, would we make it?
If I allow you to witness my true self, would our relationship survive?
Hate being naked
Strongly dislike exposing myself
Sometimes I, just need more than you can give
Sometimes, I simply require more than what you are capable of providing
Maybe that's selfish
Perhaps that is considered self-centered
Chasing my past never ends well
Pursuing my past experiences never leads to positive outcomes
I live with shit that I can't tell
I carry burdens that I cannot disclose
House ain't a home, feel like motel
My dwelling doesn't feel like a place of comfort, it feels more like a temporary stop
This Henny gon' say what I won't dare
This alcoholic beverage will reveal what I'm afraid to express
There ain't much more that you can do to
There isn't a lot more that you can do to
Show that you care
Demonstrate your concern and affection
You're more than qualified
You possess more than enough capability
But I'm so unprepared
But I am not ready or equipped
Yeah, you don't know how this feels
Yes, you don't understand the depth of this emotion
When you got faith but you can't heal
When you hold on to belief but are unable to recover
Damn, that shit sting like a rubberband
Darn, that feeling hurts like a snapped elastic band
Gotta fix this with my own hands
I must resolve this situation by myself
Hear me out
Listen to me
If things don't go too well, if you gon' stay, I will
If circumstances do not go smoothly, if you choose to remain, I will too
If you gon' change, oh well
If you decide to alter yourself, well then
At least I tried
At the very least, I made an effort
'Cause chasing my thoughts never ends well
Because relentlessly pursuing my own thoughts never leads to positive outcomes
I live with shit that I can't tell
I carry burdens that I cannot disclose
House ain't a home, feel like motel
My dwelling doesn't feel like a place of comfort, it feels more like a temporary stop
This Henny gon' say what I won't dare
This alcoholic beverage will reveal what I'm afraid to express
I'm scared, so scared
I feel frightened, very frightened
There ain't much more that you can do to
There isn't a lot more that you can do to
Show that you care
Demonstrate your concern and affection
You're more than qualified
You possess more than enough capability
But I'm so unprepared
But I am not ready or equipped
I'm scared
I feel frightened
So scared
Extremely frightened
Yeah, you don't know how this feels
Yes, you don't understand the depth of this emotion
When you got faith but you can't heal
When you hold on to belief but are unable to recover
Damn, that shit sting like a rubberband
Darn, that feeling hurts like a snapped elastic band
Gotta fix this with my own hands
I must resolve this situation by myself
Hear me out
Listen to me
If things don't go too well, if you gon' stay, I will
If circumstances do not go smoothly, if you choose to remain, I will too
If you gon' change, oh well
If you decide to alter yourself, well then
At least I tried
At the very least, I made an effort
'Cause chasing my thoughts never ends well
Because relentlessly pursuing my own thoughts never leads to positive outcomes
I live with shit that I can't tell
I carry burdens that I cannot disclose
House ain't a home, feel like motel
My dwelling doesn't feel like a place of comfort, it feels more like a temporary stop
This Henny gon' say what I won't dare
This alcoholic beverage will reveal what I'm afraid to express
I'm scared, so scared
I feel frightened, very frightened
I'm so
I am extremely
Said I'm so-
I mean, I am very
Oh yeah
Oh yes
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so scared
I am extremely, extremely frightened
Scared
Frightened
Oh-ho
Oh-ho
I'm so far away
I am emotionally distant
So, so, so, scared
So, so, so frightened
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Akeel Henry, Johann Deterville, Marcus Allen James, Savannah Re Colline Simpson, Trillion Small, Varren Wade
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