The Whisperer
Sia David Guetta Lyrics

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I was standing on the edge
I longed for a new beginning
But I couldn't look down
No, I couldn't look down
I'm a coward

A million voices screamed in my head
And I felt sure that I would give in

So why couldn't I now?
Why couldn't I now?
Your voice was louder

But by design God gave me feelings
And by design they shall not kill
But when the noises overwhelm me
I feel sure that they will

Oh, liberation comes in whatever form to save me
I hit bottom, and then the whisper comes
You whisper in the breeze
Whispers that I needed
Quiet words soothe the hurt
Whisperer

And though I struggle through the days now
It helps to know that you are listening
So I'll just wait it out
I'll wait this out
By the hour

But by design God gave me feelings
And by design they shall not kill
But when the noises overwhelm me
I feel sure that they will

Oh, liberation comes in whatever form to save me
I hit bottom, and then the whisper comes
You whisper in the breeze
Whispers that I needed

Quiet words soothe the hurt
Whisperer

Overall Meaning

In Sia and David Guetta's song The Whisperer, Sia is expressing her struggles with overwhelming thoughts and the desire for a new beginning. She is standing on the edge, ready to give in to the million voices screaming in her head. However, there is a stronger voice that breaks through the noise, and that is the whisper of someone she trusts. This person's whisper in the breeze is what she needs to overcome the noise and hurt the whisperer who is causing her pain.

The idea of God giving feelings by design is reiterated throughout the song, and Sia emphasizes that those feelings should not kill. However, when the noises become too much, she fears that they will overpower her. But the whisperer comes, and it saves her from the overwhelming thoughts. Sia finds solace in knowing that this person is listening to her struggles and waits, hour by hour, until the noise subsides.

Overall, The Whisperer is a song that speaks to the struggles of mental health and finding someone to confide in when the noise becomes too much to bear. The whisper of someone you trust can make all the difference and help you push through the difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

I was standing on the edge
I was in a precarious position, mentally.

I'd long for a new beginning
This instability has caused me to yearn for change.

But I couldn't look down, but I couldn't look down
I'm afraid of the consequences of my actions.

I went cold
I became overwhelmed and numb.

A million voices scream in my head
My thoughts and emotions are in chaos.

And I felt sure that I would give in
I feared that I would be unable to resist the impulses I was feeling.

So why couldn't I now, why couldn't I now?
Why can't I find the strength to continue resisting?

Your voice was louder
Your influence and support was stronger than the negative thoughts.

By design, God gave me feelings
As a human being, I am wired to experience emotions.

And by the design they shalt not kill
These emotions are meant to be felt and not to lead to self-destructive behavior.

But when the noises overwhelm me
However, there are times when overwhelming thoughts and emotions can feel unbearable.

I feel sure that they will
I fear that they will lead me to harm myself.

Oh revelation, comes in whatever form to save me
Sometimes a profound insight or realization can help me overcome my struggle.

I hear voices, and then the whisper comes
In the middle of the chaos of my thoughts, there is a calming voice that is there for me.

Your whisper in the breeze
You offer me a sense of peace and comfort, like a gentle breeze.

Your whisper's what I'm needing
What I need to overcome my struggle is your calming presence.

Quiet bursts, so to hurt the whisperer
The negativity that comes from my thoughts is like an attack on the peaceful voice that is trying to help me.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Pierre David Guetta, Sia Kate I. Furler, Giorgio Hesdey Tuinfort

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