Away From You
Silver Trees Lyrics
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With pictures scattered the drawer heavier, getting more in time
It opens lately slowly debating letting go
Take my heart away from you, you,
Now I'm paralyzed in your doorway
When you realize whatchu wanna say
So I'll say it,
I can't let it show if I get you in the room
Every second I wait I was waiting on you
But these are battles and words are the ammo, so make your move
Take my heart away from you, you
Now I'm paralyzed in your doorway
When you realize whatchu wanna say
So I'll say it,
Take my heart away from you, you
You talk and swing your hardest hit
Now I fall and feel the weight of each sound
You watch the air beneath us fall out
We walk the same way that we first [---]
Now I'm paralyzed in your doorway
When you realize whatchu wanna say
Take my heart away from you, you
The lyrics of Silver Trees's "Away from You" are deeply introspective, melancholic and contemplative. The song appears to be about a relationship that has run its course, but still holds significant meaning and resonance for the singer. The opening lines indicate that the singer is revisiting memories of the past, perhaps symbolized in the letter from last December with pictures scattered in the drawer. The pictures signify moments that the singer and their lover shared, and may represent a struggle to let go of the past.
The chorus of the song, "Take my heart away from you, you", is repeated throughout the song, and indicates the central theme of the singer's desire to move on and detach themselves from their past love. The lines "I can't let it show if I get you in the room / Every second I wait I was waiting on you" indicate the singer's hesitation to confront their ex, and reveal their true feelings. The singer appears to be stuck in a limbo, unable to move forward or heal until they have fully severed ties with their former lover.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on how the relationship has affected them, stating "You talk and swing your hardest hit / Now I fall and feel the weight of each sound / You watch the air beneath us fall out / We walk the same way that we first [---]". These lines suggest that despite the pain and hurt they have experienced, the singer is still hopeful that they will eventually be able to move on from their past love.
Line by Line Meaning
One last letter from last December, I think I'll find With pictures scattered the drawer heavier, getting more in time
I am searching through objects that hold lingering memories of our past relationship, and as time passes, these objects deem to be more and more significant to me.
It opens lately slowly debating letting go Take my heart away from you, you,
I am struggling to come to terms with the idea of letting go of you, knowing deep down that it will be for the best.
Now I'm paralyzed in your doorway When you realize whatchu wanna say So I'll say it, Take my heart away from you, you
In this moment, it is clear that there is unfinished business between us, and I am finally ready to express my feelings and separate myself from you.
I can't let it show if I get you in the room Every second I wait I was waiting on you But these are battles and words are the ammo, so make your move Take my heart away from you, you
While I am still drawn to you, I recognize that this relationship is a fight, and I cannot afford to let my guard down. It is time for you to make a decision about us once and for all.
You talk and swing your hardest hit Now I fall and feel the weight of each sound You watch the air beneath us fall out We walk the same way that we first [---]
Your words cut deeply, and each one feels like a physical blow. You seem to almost enjoy the pain that you are causing me, and I am finding it difficult to continue to stay connected to you.
Now I'm paralyzed in your doorway When you realize whatchu wanna say Take my heart away from you, you
Even as our relationship changes and evolves, I am still at a standstill, unsure of what the next step should be. But now, I am resolute in my decision to separate myself from you and move forward.
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.