Tangled Up in You
Staind Lyrics
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The shelter from the rain
You're the pills
That take away my pain
You're the light
That helps me find my way
You're the words
When I have nothing to say
And in this world
Where nothing else is true
Here I am
Still tangled up in you
I'm still tangled up in you
Still tangled up in you
You're the fire
That warms me when I'm cold
You're the hand
I have to hold as I grow old
You're the shore
When I am lost at sea
You're the only thing
That I like about me
And in this world
Where nothing else is true
Here I am
Still tangled up in you
I'm still tangled up in you
How long has it been?
Since this storyline began
And I hope it never ends
And goes like this forever
In this world
Where nothing else is true
Here I am
Still tangled up in you
Tangled up in you
I'm still tangled up in you
Still tangled up in you
The lyrics to Staind's song Tangled Up in You express the idea of deep love and loyalty towards a significant other. The singer pours out their heart and acknowledges how their partner has become their world, their safe haven during hard times, and the source of comfort and happiness in their life. The imagery in the first verse of the lyrics gives the listener a sense of how the person's partner is like medicine to their pain, a guiding light in their darkness, and their voice when they can't find the words to express their emotions. The second verse builds on the same sentiments, painting the partner as the warmth in their life, the anchor that keeps them grounded and the only thing they like about themselves.
The chorus relates to how, despite all the uncertainties, struggles, and absolute truths that life throws at us, the singer's love for their partner endures. They feel entangled, intertwined, and unwilling to let go of the love they share. The lyrics of Tangled Up in You perfectly encapsulate how being in love can make one feel, secure, loved, and supported.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my world
You are the most important thing in my life.
The shelter from the rain
You provide me with comfort and safety in difficult times.
You're the pills
Being with you takes away my pain and makes me feel better.
That take away my pain
Being with you takes away my pain and makes me feel better.
You're the light
You guide me and help me when I feel lost.
That helps me find my way
You guide me and help me when I feel lost.
You're the words
You are the one who guides and motivates me when I'm speechless.
When I have nothing to say
You are the one who guides and motivates me when I'm speechless.
And in this world
In this environment or society.
Where nothing else is true
Where everything else feels untrue and insincere.
Here I am
I am still present and emotionally involved.
Still tangled up in you
I am still emotionally attached and involved with you.
You're the fire
You are the passion and warmth in my life.
That warms me when I'm cold
You comfort and support me when I'm feeling alone or low.
You're the hand
You accompany me throughout my life and journey old age together.
I have to hold as I grow old
You accompany me throughout my life and journey old age together.
You're the shore
You are the stable and secure part of my life when I'm feeling lost and confused.
When I am lost at sea
You are the stable and secure part of my life when I'm feeling lost and confused.
You're the only thing
You're the most valuable and special part of my life.
That I like about me
You're the most valuable and special part of my life.
How long has it been?
I can't remember how long we've been together.
Since this storyline began
Since our love story began.
And I hope it never ends
I hope our love never ends.
And goes like this forever
And I hope we remain together forever.
I'm still tangled up in you
I am still emotionally attached and involved with you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Lewis
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