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Since The Flood Lyrics
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Tried so many ways to tell you you didn't wanna hear
The writing's on the walls my friend but you still cannot see.
The picture you made in your hear head it's not reality.
Get over it.
Move on with your life.
There was nothing there for you and we all hurt sometimes.
It's human nature to want what you can't have,
And if you got one wish you wouldn't want it anymore, and if you got one wish, you'd only want more.
Human nature
At face value, "Listen" by Since The Flood seems to be about the rejection of a romantic or platonic relationship. The singer has made it clear that the other person is not interested, but they continue to hold onto false hopes and imaginary scenarios. The line "The picture you made in your head, it's not reality" implies that the other person has created an idealized version of the relationship that doesn't exist in real life. The singer is urging them to move on and let go of their fantasies.
However, there is a deeper meaning to the song as well. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's human nature" four times, implying that the struggles and pain of unrequited love are universal. Everyone experiences these emotions at some point in their lives, and it's a natural part of the human experience. The line "And if you got one wish, you wouldn't want it anymore, and if you got one wish, you'd only want more" suggests that even if the other person did get what they wanted, it wouldn't be enough - they would always crave more. This speaks to the endless cycle of desire and the human tendency to always want more.
Overall, "Listen" is a powerful anthem about the pain of unrequited love and the importance of moving on. The singer acknowledges the other person's feelings but asserts that it's time to let go and focus on the present.
Line by Line Meaning
I fucking spelled it out for you, I made it crystal clear.
Despite my efforts to explain something in a straightforward manner, you still failed to comprehend it.
Tried so many ways to tell you you didn't wanna hear
I attempted to communicate the message in various ways, but you were too unwilling to listen.
The writing's on the walls my friend but you still cannot see.
The signs indicating the truth of the situation are clearly visible, but you choose to remain blind to them.
The picture you made in your hear head it's not reality.
The imagined scenario that you created in your mind does not correspond to actual reality.
Get over it.
Accept the past and move forward from it.
Move on with your life.
Continue living and progressing through life without dwelling on the past.
There was nothing there for you and we all hurt sometimes.
The situation did not have anything to offer you, and everyone experiences pain at some point in their life.
It's human nature to want what you can't have,
It is typical for humans to desire what they cannot attain.
It's human nature to make yourself feel pain.
It is normal for humans to cause themselves emotional harm in certain situations.
And if you got one wish you wouldn't want it anymore, and if you got one wish, you'd only want more.
Even if you were granted a wish, you would eventually grow dissatisfied with it and desire more.
Human nature
This phrase summarizes the previous lines and refers to the innate tendencies and characteristics of humans.
Contributed by Kaylee C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.