Ruth's Song
Sicboy Lyrics
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Like a heart beat. She forgot to call me.
Blew my mind, every time, like a funky rhyme
Can you see this? How we always reminisce, you bear witness.
She seems to break my heart, everyday, every time, but we'll never be apart
But I this she seems to notice, how I will always miss you.
Never said goodbye.
Feeling fine.
Never say goodbye.
Never said goodbye.
Gone away.
And her eyes, and her body. (Please breathe)
And her eyes, gone away. (Please breathe)
A beautiful day should come right here.
And take away all my fear.
That I feel from your departure.
Can you see how I remember?
Even thou we are so far apart.
But I' ll be there and I' ll comfort you.
In my dreams I will remember you.
Can you see what I have gone through?
Please breath ... and her eyes gone away
The opening lines "Never turn around, never look away" set a rhythmically steady pace for Sicboy's song "Ruth's Song". The lyrics, sung with a touch of melancholy, reflect on the pain of separation and the inability to let go of the memories of someone once loved. The pain is palpable in lines such as "She seems to break my heart, everyday, every time, but we'll never be apart", hinting at a relationship that is over, but the feelings remain. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to move on from the memories of their lost love.
Sicboy's vocals are supported by a clean guitar tone and a haunting, dreamlike melody that provides an almost surreal backdrop for the lyrics. However, despite the melancholic undercurrents, there is a sense of hope that runs through the song, particularly in the lines "A beautiful day should come right here, and take away all my fear, that I feel from your departure". The repeated refrain, "Never say goodbye, never said goodbye, gone away" echoes the singer's sense of loss, and emphasises the fact that one cannot always prepare for loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Never turn around, never look away.
Always keep moving forward and never dwell on the past.
Like a heart beat. She forgot to call me.
Her absence is like a missed heartbeat that causes pain and sadness. It's worsened by the fact that she doesn't reach out.
Blew my mind, every time, like a funky rhyme
She always had a way of surprising and impressing him, much like the rhythm of a funky song.
Can you see this? How we always reminisce, you bear witness.
He wonders if she notices the memories he holds dear and if she knows how much he misses her. He envisions her bearing witness to his longing.
She seems to break my heart, everyday, every time, but we'll never be apart
Even though she causes him pain on a daily basis, he knows they will always be connected in some way.
But I this she seems to notice, how I will always miss you.
He believes she may sense how deeply he feels her absence and how much he yearns for her.
Feeling fine.
Never say goodbye.
Never said goodbye.
He puts on a brave face and tries to act like everything is okay, but he can't forget the fact that they never officially said goodbye to each other.
Gone away.
And her eyes, gone away. (Please breathe)
She's no longer present in his life and the memory of her eyes haunts him. He pleads with himself to keep breathing and stay strong.
A beautiful day should come right here.
And take away all my fear.
That I feel from your departure.
He hopes for a day where he can move on from the pain he feels after she left, and the thought of a bright, beautiful future without her can comfort him.
Can you see how I remember?
Even thou we are so far apart.
But I'll be there and I'll comfort you.
In my dreams I will remember you.
Can you see what I have gone through?
He wonders if she knows how he cherishes their memories, despite the distance between them. He envisions himself providing comfort to her and holding onto her memory, even if it's only in his dreams. He questions if she understands the depth of his heartache.
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.