Stranded
Shawni Shimbashi Lyrics
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I can safely say tonight I'll fall asleep
I drift away in your arms
But who's to say you'll stay when morning breaks on me
You'll never be here when I wake
Without you I can't find my place
The sun sets alone on me today
You're still in the constant clutter of my mind love
One day I won't have to remember to forget you love
But as it is I know that I will not be strong enough for long enough
And for now I think I'll just allow me to be stranded by your love
Now that you know who I am
Are you still wanting this? I'm wanting this-
The way you hold my shaking hand
You know just how to pull a girl into your unexpected orbit and away from her familiar world
Tomorrow's looking bleak tonight
I've lost the will to sleep tonight
I give into the bedside light
You're still in the constant clutter of my mind love
One day I won't have to remember to forget you love
But as it is I know that I will not be strong enough for long enough
And for now I think I'll just allow me to be stranded by your love
It's your right to decide
You've sure made up your mind
Just know I would fit into your life
I would've been your missing piece and you could've been mine
But it's fine I'll just be restless tonight
You're still in the constant clutter of my mind love
One day I won't have to remember to forget you love
But as it is I know that I will not be strong enough for long enough
And for now I think I'll just allow me to be stranded by your love
Tomorrow's looking bleak tonight
I've lost the will to sleep tonight
I give into the bedside light
The lyrics of the song Stranded by Shawni Shimbashi depict a love that has ended but still lingers in the mind of the singer. The song talks about the struggle of moving on from a relationship where one person has moved on, and the other is still stranded in love. The singer finds solace in the arms of her lover, but knows that he may leave once morning comes. She reminisces how the sun now sets alone on her and how she is stranded by his love.
The song's melody is a beautiful blend of pop and R&B elements that creates an emotional aura. The way the lyrics haven't been so straightforward enables the listener to interpret the lyrics in their way. The song also educates how heartbreak can lead one to romanticize the relationship, and it's not easy to move on from the memories that the broken relationship left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that I know who you are
I understand your true identity now
I can safely say tonight I'll fall asleep
With this knowledge, I can accept peace and rest tonight
I drift away in your arms
In your embrace, I am able to let go and be at peace
But who's to say you'll stay when morning breaks on me
I fear that you will leave me when daylight returns
You'll never be here when I wake
I know that you will not be there when I open my eyes in the morning
Without you I can't find my place
I feel lost and directionless without you by my side
The sun sets alone on me today
I am alone and without comfort as the sun sets
You're still in the constant clutter of my mind love
Thoughts of you consume my thinking
One day I won't have to remember to forget you love
In time, I will be able to move on from our love
But as it is I know that I will not be strong enough for long enough
Currently, I am not strong enough to let go of you for an extended period of time
And for now I think I'll just allow me to be stranded by your love
I choose to remain trapped by my love for you
Now that you know who I am
I have revealed my true self to you
Are you still wanting this? I'm wanting this-
Do you still desire a relationship with me? Because I do
The way you hold my shaking hand
Your touch brings me comfort when I feel vulnerable
You know just how to pull a girl into your unexpected orbit and away from her familiar world
Your charm is irresistible and allows me to escape from my routine life
Tomorrow's looking bleak tonight
I am anxious about what tomorrow will bring
I've lost the will to sleep tonight
I am too restless to rest
I give into the bedside light
I surrender to my insomnia and turn on the lamp
It's your right to decide
The choice is ultimately yours
You've sure made up your mind
You have clearly decided what you want to do
Just know I would fit into your life
I believe I would be a good addition to your life
I would've been your missing piece and you could've been mine
We could have completed each other
But it's fine I'll just be restless tonight
I will deal with my anxiety alone tonight
Contributed by Brody G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shawni Rae
Thanks for listening to the song. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
C Swen
No words for how good this is. Don't ever stop singing, please.
Bryce Thayer
Wow absolutely gorgeous voice I love it It's very pretty :) You sang this song beautifully better than Meiko's probably :) Very VEry VERY good keep it up :)
Arran Corner
So much nostalgia! This was the first YouTube video I ever saw. Still holds up. Such a peaceful song.
stephanielauren21
Wow this is beautiful I wish I could sing half as good as you can. You're so talented
JJ Garlitos
Heard this before the original...Definitely glad I heard this first. Crazy beautiful voice! :)
Roofer88
Holy hell that was nails! Good job. don't think that's an easy song to sing. The softness of it really exposes the voice and you hold it well.....nice!
Edgar kuo
I simply loved it. Very nice playing, as well as singing. Keep up the good work.
Jessa DeBord
i love this song, and you sing it so beautifully. I really love your voice, its breathtaking. and your guitar is awesome too :D you're inspiring.
Furbatr0n
this is amazing i wish i had a voice like yours :)