Feet First
Sydney Mae Lyrics
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Was predictable and kind
But I knew it wasn't mine
I wanted more
Irresistibly magnetic
You've got that wild sort of laughter
Everybody's chasing after
It pulled me in
You'd have to have all of me too
I knew if I was gonna love you
I'd have to trust in something new
I jumped feet first
Into deep water
I'm only now just coming up for air
It was worth it
And I'm learning
That lovin' doesn't always treat you fair
I loved and I lost
And I'd do it all over
I loved and I lost
And I'd do it all over again
You couldn't hold a candle
To the dreams, I had of you
Up close I saw the cracks
The face behind the mask
You struck me like Goliath
For a second I felt small
Wasn't bracing for the fall
It hit me hard
I knew if I was gonna have you
I'd have to give up what I knew
I knew if I was gonna love you
There was a chance I'd lose you too
I jumped feet first
Into deep water
I'm only now just coming up for air
It was worth it
And I'm learning
That lovin' doesn't always treat you fair
I loved and I lost
And I'd do it all over
I loved and I lost
And I'd do it all over
Feet first
Into deep water
I'm only now just coming up for air
It was worth it
And I'm learning
That lovin' doesn't always treat you fair
I loved and I lost
And I'd do it all over
I loved and I lost
And I'd do it all over
I loved and I lost
And I'll do it all over again
Sydney Mae's song "Feet First" is a poignant reflection on the risks and rewards of love. The lyrics tell the story of someone who takes a leap of faith into the unknown depths of a relationship, despite the potential for heartache and loss. The singer describes their life before the relationship as "predictable and kind," but acknowledges a yearning for something more. This desire leads them to an irresistibly magnetic partner who, although flawed, draws them in with their charm and charisma.
However, the singer is aware of the risks involved in loving someone deeply, knowing that they might be hurt or lose the person they have come to love. Despite this, they "jump feet first into deep water," taking a chance on love despite the uncertainty of what lies ahead. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer acknowledging the pain of losing the one they loved while still being willing to risk it all again.
The lyrics are powerful and relatable, capturing the universal experience of falling in love and the risks inherent in opening oneself up to another person. Mae's emotive vocals and the haunting melody add to the emotional impact of the song, making it a moving and memorable exploration of the complexities of romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
The life I knew before you
My life was simple and comfortable prior to meeting you
Was predictable and kind
It was easy to navigate and safe
But I knew it wasn't mine
But I felt like something was missing
I wanted more
I desired more excitement and adventure in my life
Irresistibly magnetic
You were captivating and drew me towards you
You've got that wild sort of laughter
Your sense of humor was unique and unpredictable
Everybody's chasing after
Everyone was attracted to you
It pulled me in
You had a powerful effect on me
I knew if I was gonna have you
I understood that in order to be with you,
You'd have to have all of me too
I needed to fully invest myself in the relationship
I knew if I was gonna love you
I knew that in order to love you,
I'd have to trust in something new
I had to put faith in new experiences and ways of loving
I jumped feet first
I took a major risk without hesitation
Into deep water
I made a commitment to something unknown and risky
I'm only now just coming up for air
I'm just now starting to realize the full impact of my decision
It was worth it
The risk was worth taking
And I'm learning
I'm gaining insight and knowledge through this experience
That lovin' doesn't always treat you fair
Love can be unpredictable and not always reciprocate
I loved and I lost
I took a chance and ended up losing
And I'd do it all over
I would still take the risk despite the pain
You couldn't hold a candle
You weren't as amazing as I thought you were
To the dreams, I had of you
You didn't live up to the high expectations I had created
Up close I saw the cracks
When I got closer to you, I noticed your flaws
The face behind the mask
You pretended to be something you weren't
You struck me like Goliath
You hit me with a powerful force
For a second I felt small
I felt intimidated by you
Wasn't bracing for the fall
I wasn't prepared for the outcome of the relationship
It hit me hard
The breakup was painful and difficult
I'd have to give up what I knew
I had to let go of my old ways of thinking and doing things
There was a chance I'd lose you too
I knew there was a risk of you leaving
Feet first
I took the plunge head-on
And I'll do it all over again
I'm not afraid to take risks when it comes to love
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Allison Moss, Bess Rogers, Sydney Schweitzer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@da4728
Heard about 10 seconds of it and had to shazam it .....
Its defo one of them kinda tunes .
One where you know its bew but feel like youve heard it before .
Special special
💪❤️🙏🌎👌
@Sydneymaemusic
Thank you so much!! So glad you like <3 my EP is coming out OCT 27: https://tinyurl.com/rhythm-sydneymae
@DaKoin
This song is AMAZING ❤❤❤ Hit the like button if Love is blind brought u here!!
@Sydneymaemusic
Thank you!!!! ❤️
@hagankipling6191
I was listening to Radio and heard this , sounds good ❤
@justwow4624
Love is blind brought me here🥺😭. Such a beautiful beautiful song ❤️
@Sydneymaemusic
Ahhh great news!!! 🫶🏼
@silverlining9120
Same.
@levistar1996
Love is blind brought me here sending love all the way from Trinidad 🇹🇹 ....I almost cry when I just heard this song had to scan it its so beautiful.
@Sydneymaemusic
yay!!! thanks for the support!!