Impossible
Syd Lyrics
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Everything's impossible these days
I know it seems like it's been years
Since I saw you--maybe it has
I know I said I'd never forgive you
I'll never forgive you, at least not yet
Now it's easy to let go
And everything gets clearer now
But strange enough I can't get out and you and YOU
And it hardly seems unfair to say
You broke my heart and I'm walking away
I know I said I'll never love you
I'll always love you, that's why I hate tonight
Now it's harder to let go
And now it's harder to say no
And now I'm in I can't get out
But strange enough it's clearer now and you and YOU
And I know it seems impossible
Everything's impossible these days
I know I said I'll never love you
I'll always love you, that's why I hate tonight
I hate tonight, I hate tonight, I hate tonight
Syd's "Impossible" is a poignant ballad that speaks about the powerful emotions associated with heartbreak and lost love. The lyrics express the conflicting feelings that the singer is experiencing after a bitter break-up. While everything in the world seems impossible to achieve, the memories of the relationship and the hurt that the singer experienced still remain raw and painful.
Syd starts the song by acknowledging that everything in life seems impossible, which can be interpreted as a reference to the numbness and exhaustion that often follows a painful break-up. She then acknowledges that it has been a long time since she last saw her ex-partner, and perhaps it has been too long for any possibility of reconciliation.
The most striking feature of the song is the contradiction that the singer expresses. She says that she will never forgive her ex-partner, but then concedes that it is hard to let go and say no. She mentions that it is now easier to let go but also more challenging to say no, which highlights the complexity of her emotions. Ultimately, the song expresses her unwavering love for her ex-partner, despite the hurt that they caused her.
Overall, Syd's "Impossible" is an emotionally charged song that delves into the complexity of human emotions, especially after experiencing heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
And I know it seems impossible
I'm aware that it seems like an unattainable goal.
Everything's impossible these days
It seems like nothing is achievable in this current climate.
I know it seems like it's been years
It feels like a long time since I last saw you, maybe it really has been.
Since I saw you--maybe it has
It's possible that I haven't actually seen you in a long time.
I know I said I'd never forgive you
I previously stated that I wouldn't grant you my forgiveness.
I'll never forgive you, at least not yet
I haven't forgiven you yet, but it's still a possibility in the future.
Now it's easy to let go
It's become effortless to move on.
And now it's easy to say no
It's simple to turn down any offer from you.
And everything gets clearer now
All becomes more obvious with time.
But strange enough I can't get out and you and YOU
Oddly, even though I want to escape from you, I find myself unable to.
And it hardly seems unfair to say
It doesn't seem like an unjust statement to make.
You broke my heart and I'm walking away
You hurt me emotionally, and I'm putting distance between us because of it.
I know I said I'll never love you
I previously stated that I wouldn't love you again.
I'll always love you, that's why I hate tonight
I'll invariably love you, which is why it's difficult to face this evening.
Now it's harder to let go
Releasing feelings has become much more challenging.
And now it's harder to say no
It's much more difficult to turn down your advances.
And now I'm in I can't get out
Now that I'm in, it seems like there's no leaving.
But strange enough it's clearer now and you and YOU
Strangely, despite everything, it's more apparent who you are and what you mean to me.
I hate tonight, I hate tonight, I hate tonight
I strongly dislike this night and everything that it represents.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: ERIN SIDNEY
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