Usb
Tani Lyrics

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I want to hold your hands every time, every time
Bony fingers to warm me, to wrap me up
I want to hold your hands every time, every time
Bony fingers to warm me, to wrap me up

Memory sticks, but not that much
I can't touch you, but I can try
I can try, I can try

I can try, I can try
I can try, I can try
I can try try

Memory sticks, but not that much
I can't touch you, but I can try
I can try, I can try
I can try, I can try

I can try, I can try
I can try try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of TANI's song "USB" seem to express a sense of loneliness and longing for human connection. The repeated phrase "I want to hold your hands every time, every time" suggests a desire for physical touch and comfort, which the lyricist hopes to find in someone else's hands. The use of the adjective "bony" to describe the hands further emphasizes the desperation for touch, as the texture of bones is not traditionally associated with warmth or softness.

However, the song also acknowledges the limitations of technology in bridging the gap between people, with the line "memory sticks, but not that much." The singer acknowledges that while they may be able to store memories and communicate through devices like USB drives, it cannot fully replace the real connection that comes with physical touch and face-to-face interaction. The repetition of the phrase "I can try" at the end of each stanza suggests a willingness to make the most of what is available, even if it falls short of what is truly desired.

Overall, "USB" seems to be a poignant ode to the human need for connection and touch, and the struggle of trying to find those things in a world that increasingly relies on technology to connect people.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to hold your hands every time, every time
I crave your physical touch and the comfort it brings me, every time we are together.

Bony fingers to warm me, to wrap me up
Your body may be slender, but when we touch I feel safe and secure, like I am being embraced.

Memory sticks, but not that much
Although my memories of you remain, they are not strong enough to satisfy my desire to physically touch you.

I can't touch you, but I can try
I am unable to reach out and touch you, but I am still trying to find ways to make up for the lack of physical touch in our relationship.

I can try, I can try
My attempts to connect with you through non-physical means are persistent and ongoing.

I can try, I can try
I am constantly putting forth effort to overcome the physical distance between us.

I can try, I can try
Through our separation, I will continue to try my hardest to keep our connection strong.

I can try try
Even if it feels like a never-ending and difficult challenge, I will never stop trying to hold onto our love.

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