Origami
Signal Pine Lyrics
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I'm sorry now the fault lies with me
And all the other times I tried to swim upstream
Caught floundering, aimless and weak
But what else could I believe
I hoped you'd change your mind said "will you stick with me"
You laugh it off, ironically
Oh more than me, a rowboat on a stream
And what else can I say now that it's done
And what else would you believe in hon
Oh maybe I'm the same
For certain today
And maybe I'm to blame
For all the questioning
Oh maybe if you'd stayed
We'd still be laughing
Oh I just can't explain
What's been said and done
You call the humming back and back it does return
A feverish ode to the norm
And I don't really think it's all that bad
Cool comfort, all that we've had
And what else can I say now that it's done
And what else would you believe in hon
Oh maybe I'm the same
For certain today
And maybe I'm to blame
For all the questioning
Oh maybe if you're here
We'd still be laughing
But I don't live in fear
What's said is done and it
Feels like I could just go
Anywhere without it
Feels like I could just be
Anyone without it
And you know it takes me a while
To see the end
But I thought that I'd never see
You now or then, most of every day
I think it's really okay
Yeah and I'd kill for just one more chance
To get back to the same
Place where I once had been
On my own and free from
Words that swirl round my head
Time has come for us so
Please just take a moment for me
Yeah
The lyrics of Signal Pine's "Origami" touch upon themes of self-reflection, regret, and the complexities of relationships. The first verse expresses the singer's feelings of remorse and self-blame. They acknowledge their attempts to make the other person understand their perspective but now realize that they are at fault. The line "Caught floundering, aimless, and weak" suggests their struggle to navigate the situation.
In the chorus, the singer expresses their hope that the other person would change their mind and choose to stay with them. However, it is met with irony and laughter. The imagery of a rowboat on a stream with "calmer, oceanic dreams" represents the singer's desire for stability and contentment in the relationship they envisioned.
The second verse reflects on the aftermath of the relationship's end. The singer contemplates what could have been different if the other person had remained. The repetition of "maybe" signifies their uncertainty and introspection. They question whether they are the same person as before, affirming their self-awareness and accountability for the doubts that arose in the relationship.
The bridge of the song presents a turning point where the singer realizes that they can move on without fear. They express a newfound sense of freedom and the ability to be anyone and go anywhere without being weighed down by past experiences. It is a transformative moment where the singer recognizes their resilience and the potential for personal growth.
The final lines demonstrate the singer's longing for a chance to return to the past and reconnect with the person they once were. The desire for the familiarity and freedom they once experienced is strong, and they express the willingness to make amends and create a new beginning. The plea for the other person to take a moment for them indicates a desire for understanding and reconciliation.
In summary, "Origami" explores feelings of regret, self-examination, and the complexities of relationships. It delves into the introspective journey of the singer as they come to terms with their role in the relationship's end and their longing for a second chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Of all the other times I tried to make you see
In the past, I made several attempts to make you understand something
I'm sorry now the fault lies with me
I take responsibility for the mistake that has been made
And all the other times I tried to swim upstream
Similar to going against the current, I struggled to go against the norm
Caught floundering, aimless and weak
I felt lost and helpless in that situation
But what else could I believe
There was no other option for me to have faith in
I hoped you'd change your mind said 'will you stick with me'
Wishing that you would reconsider and support me
You laugh it off, ironically
You dismissed it humorously, which is quite contradictory
Oh more than me, a rowboat on a stream
Compared to me, you were like a small boat drifting on a gentle river
With calmer, oceanic dreams
Having peaceful and vast aspirations
And what else can I say now that it's done
Now that everything is over, there's nothing more I can express
And what else would you believe in hon
What else could you trust or have faith in, my dear?
Oh maybe I'm the same
Perhaps I haven't changed
For certain today
I am sure about it now
And maybe I'm to blame
It's possible that I am at fault
For all the questioning
I am responsible for causing doubts
Oh maybe if you'd stayed
If only you had remained
We'd still be laughing
We would still be joyful together
Oh I just can't explain
I am unable to describe
What's been said and done
All that has been spoken and accomplished
You call the humming back and back it does return
You provoke the return of a familiar humming sound repeatedly
A feverish ode to the norm
An intense tribute to the usual way of things
And I don't really think it's all that bad
In my opinion, it is not as terrible as it seems
Cool comfort, all that we've had
We have experienced a soothing and relaxing comfort
But I don't live in fear
I don't let fear control me
What's said is done and it
What has been spoken and accomplished
Feels like I could just go
It gives me a sense of freedom to simply leave
Anywhere without it
To any place without it
Feels like I could just be
It feels like I have the ability to become
Anyone without it
Any person without it
And you know it takes me a while
You are aware that it takes me some time
To see the end
To understand the conclusion
But I thought that I'd never see
I believed that I would never witness
You now or then, most of every day
Your presence, either currently or in the past, occupied most of my days
I think it's really okay
I genuinely believe it is fine
Yeah and I'd kill for just one more chance
I would do anything to have one more opportunity
To get back to the same
To return to the identical situation
Place where I once had been
The location I used to be in
On my own and free from
Independent and liberated, without
Words that swirl round my head
Thoughts that constantly circulate in my mind
Time has come for us so
The moment has arrived for both of us, thus
Please just take a moment for me
Kindly allocate a moment of your time for me
Yeah
Yes
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Patrick Lierle
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