Broken Sinks
Talia Stewart Lyrics
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Even when I say listen to me
You change the frame
It’s all in vain
I feel like a broken sink
Do you hear how you talk to me?
You know you make me drink
It don’t matter what I think
I’ve cried
But my chest is tight
And I’ve grown tired
Said you liked my hair, did you lie?
I don’t really think I know you
Maybe I’ve just outgrown you
Do you see
Do you see
Do you even ever really see me?
Just me
I feel like a broken sink
Do you hear how you talk to me?
You know
You know
"Broken Sinks" by Talia Stewart is a song that reflects on a broken relationship where the singer feels unheard and unappreciated. The lyrics depict a sense of frustration and longing for validation from the other person in the relationship. The line "You don't hear anything, even when I say listen to me" signifies the lack of communication and understanding between the two individuals.
The singer expresses their disappointment in the way the other person changes the narrative whenever they try to express their feelings. The line "It's all in vain, I feel like a broken sink" suggests that their attempts to communicate and be heard are futile, leading to a feeling of being broken and neglected. They also mention feeling forced to drink, indicating that their emotions are being neglected or dismissed.
Throughout the song, the singer questions the authenticity of the other person's actions and words, wondering if they have been lied to. The line "Said you liked my hair, did you lie?" hints at a lack of trust and reveals the singer's doubts about the genuineness of the other person's compliments.
In the chorus, the repetition of "Do you see me?" emphasizes the desire for the other person to truly see and understand them. The song communicates a sense of longing for a deeper connection and a plea for acknowledgement and validation.
Line by Line Meaning
You don’t hear anything
It seems like you refuse to listen or acknowledge anything I say.
Even when I say listen to me
Even when I explicitly ask you to pay attention to me, you still choose not to listen.
You change the frame
You manipulate the situation or the way it's perceived to fit your own agenda.
It’s all in vain
All my efforts seem to be futile or without any meaningful impact.
I feel like a broken sink
I feel like I'm malfunctioning or not functioning properly, just like a broken sink.
Do you hear how you talk to me?
Are you aware of the way you speak to me? It's disrespectful or hurtful.
You know you make me drink
You know that your actions or words push me to seek solace or escape through drinking.
It don’t matter what I think
My thoughts or opinions are disregarded or deemed unimportant by you.
Oh, I’ve tried
I have made efforts and attempts to improve or change the situation.
I’ve cried
I have expressed my deep emotional pain or sadness through tears.
But my chest is tight
I constantly feel a sense of tightness or constriction in my chest, symbolizing my emotional distress.
And I’ve grown tired
I have become exhausted or weary from enduring the same negative experiences and interactions with you.
Said you liked my hair, did you lie?
When you complimented my hair, was it actually a lie? Can I trust anything you say?
I don’t really think I know you
I doubt that I truly understand who you are as a person. You remain a mystery to me.
Maybe I’ve just outgrown you
Perhaps I have matured or evolved past our relationship. We are no longer compatible.
Do you see
Do you perceive or recognize?
Do you see
Do you perceive or recognize?
Do you even ever really see me?
Do you truly see me for who I am? Or do you just see what you want to see?
Just me
Just the real, unfiltered version of myself that I want you to see and understand.
I feel like a broken sink
I feel like I'm malfunctioning or not functioning properly, just like a broken sink.
Do you hear how you talk to me?
Are you aware of the way you speak to me? It's disrespectful or hurtful.
You know
You are fully aware or conscious of.
You know
You are fully aware or conscious of.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Talia Stewart
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