You Asked
So They Say Lyrics


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One flick of the wrist I'll throw this
Cigarette aside and lie here still
And hold my breath so you won't see
Or ask "where are we now?"
We are exactly nowhere
And it's not about denial

Sharpening my words to make an impact
I'm so close now

Waiting for someone, to watch me fall asleep so I can dream tonight
Turn out the light
I'm pulling myself down
I can't stop feeling like happy endings are out of style now

Struggling to bury deep inside
Secrets of my life, the choices I've been left with
Today I'm making up for lost time
You ask "where are we now?"
We are exactly nowhere
And it's not about denial

Waiting for someone, to watch me fall asleep so I can dream tonight
Turn out the light
I'm pulling myself down
I can't stop feeling like happy endings are out of style now

You ask "where are we now?"
We are exactly nowhere
Nowhere
You ask "where are we now?"
We are exactly nowhere
Nowhere
I'm so close now

Waiting for someone, to watch me fall asleep so I can dream tonight
Turn out the light
I'm pulling myself down
I can't stop feeling like happy endings are out of style now

Overall Meaning

In the song "You Asked" by So They Say, the lyrics tell a story of someone facing their inner struggles and feeling lost. The opening verse speaks of the singer throwing away a cigarette, lying still and holding their breath, indicating a level of anxiety and perhaps even fear. The line "we are exactly nowhere" is repeated throughout the song and gives a feeling of being lost and directionless. The singer is trying to come to terms with their internal struggles and not denying it, but rather trying to face it head-on. The chorus speaks of wanting someone to be there to watch them fall asleep, indicating a need for comfort and support. The line "I can't stop feeling like happy endings are out of style now" shows a sense of hopelessness and loss of faith in the future.


In the verses, the singer focuses on "making up for lost time" by struggling to bury their secrets and the choices they have been left with. However, despite their efforts, they still feel lost and directionless. The line "I'm so close now" suggests that the singer is on the brink of a breakthrough or epiphany, but they are not quite there yet.


Overall, the song "You Asked" by So They Say is a relatable and poignant reflection of the struggles and uncertainties of life. It speaks of the need for support and acceptance while facing one's inner demons and trying to come to terms with them.


Line by Line Meaning

One flick of the wrist I'll throw this Cigarette aside and lie here still And hold my breath so you won't see Or ask "where are we now?"
I'll get rid of my cigarette quickly, lie here quietly and hold my breath so that you don't ask me about the situation or our relationship.


We are exactly nowhere And it's not about denial
We are not in a specific place or position even though we are aware of that and not in denial.


Sharpening my words to make an impact I'm so close now
I am crafting my words with extreme care to make a significant impression, and I am almost there.


Waiting for someone, to watch me fall asleep so I can dream tonight Turn out the light I'm pulling myself down I can't stop feeling like happy endings are out of style now
I long for someone to watch me fall asleep so that I can dream, turn off the light, and force myself into a deep state of sadness because I feel like happy endings are no longer possible.


Struggling to bury deep inside Secrets of my life, the choices I've been left with Today I'm making up for lost time You ask "where are we now?"
I'm fighting to hide and control the secrets and regrets of my life, and now I am attempting to make up for lost time. However, when you asked about where we are, I couldn't locate us.


We are exactly nowhere And it's not about denial
We are not in a specific place or position even though we are aware of that and not in denial.


Waiting for someone, to watch me fall asleep so I can dream tonight Turn out the light I'm pulling myself down I can't stop feeling like happy endings are out of style now
I long for someone to watch me fall asleep so that I can dream, turn off the light, and force myself into a deep state of sadness because I feel like happy endings are no longer possible.


You ask "where are we now?" We are exactly nowhere Nowhere You ask "where are we now?" We are exactly nowhere Nowhere I'm so close now
When you asked about our location, we are nowhere at all, and it appears that I am about to face a difficult moment.


Waiting for someone, to watch me fall asleep so I can dream tonight Turn out the light I'm pulling myself down I can't stop feeling like happy endings are out of style now
I long for someone to watch me fall asleep so that I can dream, turn off the light, and force myself into a deep state of sadness because I feel like happy endings are no longer possible.




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