Lately
TTFN Lyrics
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I've been waiting, I've been hoping
Let's start fires, you've grown tired
From the shadows, I've been watching you
With that said from the top of the fortress
I got a couple of reason to be, attracted
To the shadows Im creepin for good reason Im leaving to be
Im hoping that its different and personas restored
Stress is overwhelming life's becoming a chore
Contended's what Im feeling but Im wondering more like
I've been watching for you lately
I've been waiting, I've been hoping
Let's start fires, you've grown tired
From the shadows, I've been watching you
Im hoping that you don't mind
Wont think Im crazy been thinking lately that
Instead of burning hours off the clock
Watching waiting hoping that you
See what i see and just stop
We don't have to hide no more
Don't have to watch from the side no more
And theres fire in the look in in your eyes once more
I've been watching for you lately
I've been waiting, I've been hoping
Let's start fires, you've grown tired
From the shadows, I've been
Watching
I've been watching
I've been waiting
Let's start fires
I've been watching you
I've been watching for you lately
I've been waiting, I've been hoping
Let's start fires, you've grown tired
From the shadows, I've been watching you
I've been watching
I've been waiting
Let's start fires
I've been watching you
The song "Lately" by TTFN showcases a theme of unrequited love or unspoken feelings. The singer of the song has been watching and waiting for someone, hoping to start a fire and connect with them. The opening lines are particularly striking as they set the tone for the rest of the song. The repeated phrase "I've been watching for you lately" creates a sense of longing and anticipation. The singer is waiting, hoping for something to happen, but it seems that the object of their affection has grown tired or maybe even exhausted from their advances.
The line "With that said from the top of the fortress" suggests that the singer has been trying to get the attention of the person they are watching, but they are not sure if they have been successful. They talk about being attracted to the shadows, but it seems that the person they are watching is not aware of their presence. The singer is looking for a change, hoping to be someone different and maybe even more confident. They mention feeling contented but still wanting more, indicating that they are not entirely happy with their current situation. The closing lines express the urgency and passion that the singer has been feeling for some time.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been watching for you lately
I've been observing your actions and movements recently
I've been waiting, I've been hoping
I've been patiently waiting and wishing for an opportunity to arise
Let's start fires, you've grown tired
Let's ignite passion and excitement because you're no longer interested in the current routine
From the shadows, I've been watching you
From a concealed or obscured position, I've been silently observing you
With that said from the top of the fortress
With that being expressed from my perspective of power and security
I got a couple of reasons to be attracted
I have several motives to be drawn towards you
To the shadows I'm creepin for good reason I'm leaving to be
Moving toward the darkness for a justified purpose, trying to establish who I truly am
Something that I wasn't before
A different version of myself that I have never been before
I'm hoping that it's different and persona's restored
I'm anticipating that it will be transformed and the old image will be repaired
Stress is overwhelming life's becoming a chore
I'm feeling immense pressure that makes daily tasks seem monotonous
Contended's what I'm feeling but I'm wondering more like
I'm currently satisfied, but I'm still inquisitive
Im hoping that you don't mind
I'm expecting that you won't object
Wont think Im crazy been thinking lately that
Don't think that I'm insane, but I've been contemplating recently that
Instead of burning hours off the clock
Rather than passing time uselessly
Watching waiting hoping that you
Observing, anticipating, and wishing that you
See what I see and just stop
Discern what I perceive and just pause
We don't have to hide no more
We don't need to conceal ourselves any longer
Don't have to watch from the side no more
We don't have to observe from a distance anymore
And there's fire in the look in your eyes once more
And there's passion in your gaze once again
I've been watching
I've been observing
I've been waiting
I've been patiently anticipating
Let's start fires
Let's ignite passion and excitement
I've been watching you
I've been observing you
Writer(s): Jonathan Smith
Contributed by Chase G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.