Together with Frances Black and others in the early 1990s, he was a founder member of the Irish folk group Arcady.
Somewhere
Seán Keane Lyrics
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I have created my own pain
I could have walked away
I have no one else to blame
It was trouble from the start
When you first looked at me
I should have turned away
When I knew you weren't free
We flirted and we teased
We lured each other in
I tried to shut you out
But your web would always win
From the very start
I knew the sordid end
A severely broken heart
With little hope to mend
And where are you now......somewhere
Playing your silly games.....somewhere
And if my heart could go....somewhere
I'd forget about the hurt
Run for all my worth
For that love to share .......somewhere
I have counted all the weeks
As they stretched into years
My pillow like a sponge
As it soaks up all the tears
I wasn't blinded or naive
I could see through it all
But there was no safety net
When I began to fall
And where are you now......somewhere
Playing your silly games.....somewhere
And if my heart could go....somewhere
I'd forget about the hurt
Run for all my worth
For that love to share .......somewhere
I know there's someone else
Has filled the void I knew
Listening to the lies
That I also heard from you
I created my own hurt
Now I live with my own pain
Lonely is all I know
But yearning still the same
And where are you now......somewhere
Playing your silly games.....somewhere
And if my heart could go....somewhere
I'd forget about the hurt
Run for all my worth
For that love to share .......somewhere
The song "Somewhere" by Seán Keane explores the feelings of hurt, pain, and betrayal caused by a complicated romantic relationship. The singer acknowledges their own role in the situation, admitting that they could have walked away earlier and prevented their own suffering. The lyrics vividly describe the ups and downs of the relationship, from the initial flirtation and teasing to the realization that it was all a game to the loneliness and longing the singer feels now that it's over. Throughout the song, the singer holds onto the hope of finding a better love "somewhere," a place where they can forget about the hurt and share a genuine connection with someone new.
The repetition of the phrase "somewhere" emphasizes the singer's feelings of uncertainty and instability. They are lost and unsure of where to turn as they struggle to move on from this painful experience. The imagery of tears and a soaked pillow conveys the depth of emotion involved, while the reference to a "sordid end" suggests that the relationship was doomed from the start.
Overall, "Somewhere" is a powerful exploration of the complex emotions that come with a difficult romantic relationship. The lyrics are raw and honest, allowing the listener to empathize with the singer's pain and reflect on their own experiences with heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I have created my own hurt
I am the one responsible for my own pain and suffering
I have created my own pain
The emotional hurts I feel are of my own doing and not due to external sources
I could have walked away
It was within my power to end things before they got worse
I have no one else to blame
I must take full responsibility for the consequences of my actions
It was trouble from the start
I knew that this relationship was going to cause problems right from the beginning
When you first looked at me
My attraction to you began the moment we locked eyes
I should have turned away
I should have listened to my better judgement and not pursued this relationship
When I knew you weren't free
I was aware that you were not available but pursued a relationship with you anyway
We flirted and we teased
We engaged in playful banter and seductive behavior
We lured each other in
We enticed each other into a relationship that we both knew was wrong
I tried to shut you out
I attempted to end the relationship or distance myself from you
But your web would always win
Your charms and seductive mannerisms always drew me back in
From the very start
I knew that this relationship was doomed from the beginning
I knew the sordid end
I was fully aware of the unpleasant outcome that would eventually occur
A severely broken heart
The emotional pain that resulted from this relationship was deeply damaging
With little hope to mend
There seems to be no way to recover from this heartbreak
And where are you now......somewhere
I have no idea where you are or what you are doing
Playing your silly games.....somewhere
You are likely still engaging in seductive behavior and manipulating others
And if my heart could go....somewhere
If I could escape the pain, I would
I'd forget about the hurt
I wish I could erase the emotional pain I feel
Run for all my worth
I would do anything to escape this heartbreak and emotional pain
For that love to share .......somewhere
I yearn for a fulfilling and loving relationship with someone who truly cares for me
I have counted all the weeks
The passage of time has been a constant reminder of my heartbreak
As they stretched into years
The emotional pain has persisted for an extended period of time
My pillow like a sponge
My pillow has absorbed countless tears caused by this heartbreak
As it soaks up all the tears
The emotional pain has been so intense, it has caused me to cry uncontrollably
I wasn't blinded or naive
I was not misled or unaware of the consequences of my actions
I could see through it all
I understood the true nature of this relationship and the harm it would cause
But there was no safety net
I had no support or protection from the emotional pain that resulted from this relationship
When I began to fall
Once I became emotionally invested in this relationship, it was too late to avoid the heartbreak
I know there's someone else
I am aware that you have moved on to someone else
Has filled the void I knew
You have found someone else to replace me in your life
Listening to the lies
You are still manipulating others with false promises and seductive behavior
That I also heard from you
I too fell victim to your false promises and seductive mannerisms
Lonely is all I know
I am consumed by feelings of loneliness and emotional pain
But yearning still the same
Despite the pain, I still long for a fulfilling and loving relationship
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Broderick, Broderick/Keane
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