Rêverie
Swede and Skogen Lyrics
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But they keep on coming shit talk I can't stay
Be myself
But that don't cut the grade
So I go for walks
Cause I can't talk
Finding myself inside a lock
Should I change
Nothing's clear
Look at yourself
Why should I compare
I'll go try to be alone
I don't always want to be so low
I'll go try to be alone
I don't always want to be so low
I'll go try to be alone
I don't always want to be so low
It's all monotony that gets me so far
Tell you what I'm not supposed to
I'd still feel the same stuck in my silhouette going nowhere
Who's to blame
Broken cigarettes when the night came
What can I do to break through
I don't need no one I've had my fun
Life's a game and I lost over and done
Try to feel some things
My phone never rings
I like to keep it that way my feelings don't stay
But that's not what they want me to say
All these questions in my head
Drive me crazy till I can't be what I try to be
It all comes out wrong I feel dead
There's nothing else to say here
I think I've made it clear but life's beautiful
Unpredictable and that's when I wake up
Now what's there to see
The lyrics to "Reverie" by Swede and Skogen dive into the struggle of identity and societal pressure to fit in. The opening lines "I try to wake up every day, but they keep on coming shit talk, I can't stay" reveal the frustration felt when facing criticism and negativity from others. The need to be true to oneself ("be myself") is challenged by the pressure to conform ("that don't cut the grade"), leading to a feeling of being trapped ("finding myself inside a lock"). The questioning of one's existence and purpose ("should I change, I can't tell you why I'm here, nothing's clear") adds to the sense of confusion and disorientation.
The chorus in "I'll go try to be alone, I don't always want to be so low" is a reflective internal dialogue aimed at taking time to self-reflect, finding oneself, and connecting with one's authentic self. The use of repetition highlights the intensity of the emotion and the need to be alone with one's thoughts. The lyrics suggest that being alone can be a positive thing, allowing for introspection and personal growth.
The bridge with "What can I do to break through, I don't need no one I've had my fun" highlights the need to break away from societal pressures, focusing instead on individualism and finding happiness in solitude. The final lines "Life's beautiful, unpredictable, and that's when I wake up, now what's there to see" are a cue to appreciate the beauty in life and to find hope in the unpredictable moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to wake up everyday
Every day, I make an effort to get up and start my day.
But they keep on coming shit talk I can't stay
However, negative comments from others keep coming, making it hard for me to stay optimistic and motivated.
Be myself
I want to be true to who I am.
But that don't cut the grade
Unfortunately, being myself is not enough to meet the expectations of others.
So I go for walks
To clear my mind and escape from the negativity, I go for walks.
Cause I can't talk
I struggle to express my emotions and thoughts verbally.
Finding myself inside a lock
I feel trapped in my own head and emotions, unable to break free from my negative thoughts.
Should I change
I question whether changing myself is the key to fitting in and being accepted by others.
I can't tell you why I'm here
I am struggling to find a sense of purpose and meaning in my life.
Nothing's clear
Everything seems uncertain and unclear to me.
Look at yourself
I am encouraged to focus on myself and stop comparing myself to others.
Why should I compare
I realize that comparing myself to others only brings me down and hinders my progress.
I'll go try to be alone
I seek solitude as a way to deal with my emotions and thoughts.
I don't always want to be so low
I don't want to constantly feel down and negative.
It's all monotony that gets me so far
The monotony of my daily routine is all that keeps me going so far.
Tell you what I'm not supposed to
I am about to reveal something that I shouldn't share with others.
I'd still feel the same stuck in my silhouette going nowhere
Even if I tried to change, I would still feel the same and would be stuck in my current situation without making any improvement.
Who's to blame
I wonder who is responsible for my current state of mind and emotions.
Broken cigarettes when the night came
I find myself falling apart and turning to unhealthy habits like smoking when night falls.
What can I do to break through
I am seeking a way to break free from my negative thoughts and emotions.
I don't need no one I've had my fun
I don't rely on anyone and prefer to go through life on my own, having already enjoyed the company of others.
Life's a game and I lost over and done
I feel like I have already lost at the game of life and there's no point in trying anymore.
Try to feel some things
I am attempting to feel some positive emotions and experiences.
My phone never rings
I feel isolated and alone, as nobody ever contacts me.
I like to keep it that way my feelings don't stay
I find comfort in being alone, as it allows me to keep my feelings in check and not get too emotional.
But that's not what they want me to say
Others don't understand and don't approve of my preference to be alone.
All these questions in my head
I have many doubts and uncertainties filling my mind.
Drive me crazy till I can't be what I try to be
My negative thoughts and doubts make me feel like I can't be true to myself and my goals.
It all comes out wrong I feel dead
My attempts to express myself or make progress often fail and cause me to lose hope and feel lifeless.
There's nothing else to say here
I have said all that needs to be said on this matter.
I think I've made it clear but life's beautiful
Despite the hardships, life is still beautiful and worth living.
Unpredictable and that's when I wake up
The unpredictability of life is what keeps me going and gives me hope for the future.
Now what's there to see
What lies ahead of me and what experiences will I have in the future?
Writer(s): Erik Methot
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@socrateskanetakis9515
Wowza. Tip top music and production!
@mannymartinez3354
Fire 🔥
@ducttapenikko5
insane!!
@jadendoan2301
Great job on this🤘🏽
@drewdarke8963
Don’t hurt him!!
@PatrickVanZandtBeeg
Manny has star power
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🕺🏽
@popymanmelon9951
Don’t hurt him!
@richardharris1224
not sure why he's getting beat up but I like the song