Bittersweet
Tarby Lyrics
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Seeping out from underneath the mask I try to sell
Once a glimmer, but with life and age i fell
Stuck in this illusion, in an air i can't dispel
I wanna break free of the mem'ries that I've made
Under the plastic sky, just dying to be saved
Yeah it's bittersweet, but what else is there to say?
Knowing someday soon, I'll find freedom in the end
But for now I sit and wait for this cycle to begin once again
Feel the pressure in this vacuum i call home
Void of my emotion, I just wanna be alone
Tired anger, as the static turns to tone
Ringing in my mind until it seems it's all I've known
All's well that ends well, yet were stuck here in this scene
Playing like a rerun in a never ending dream
Still It's not my time, and i know it's not the way
Yeah it's bittersweet, but what else is there to say?
Knowing someday soon, I'll find freedom in the end
But for now I sit and wait for this cycle to begin once again
Life waits for no one, or so I fear
Yeah It's not my time, and i know it's not the way
Yeah it's bittersweet, but what else is there to say?
Knowing someday soon, I'll find freedom in the end
But for now I sit and wait for this cycle to begin once again
The lyrics to Tarby's song "Bittersweet" are a poignant exploration of the feelings of insignificance and helplessness that can plague individuals struggling with the pressures of modern society. The first verse describes a sense of dissonance between the façade that the singer feels forced to present to the world and the anxiety that they constantly harbor within. Despite attempts to mask their feelings and present a polished image, the singer feels weighed down by the memories and emotions that have accumulated over time. They long to break free from this cycle of circular thinking and find true freedom but feel stranded in a vacuum of pressure and anxiety.
The chorus represents a moment of clarity for the singer, as they confront the bitter reality that they must endure their current circumstances for the time being. They acknowledge that they are not alone in their struggle and that someday, there may be a chance for a positive change. However, for now, they must wait for the cycle to begin again as they struggle to reconcile their present with their future. The second verse portrays a sense of weariness and isolation. The singer feels entrenched in a never-ending dream, unable to shake the feeling that they are not in control of their own destiny. The chorus repeats once again, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the singer's anxiety.
Overall, Tarby's lyrics show an acute awareness of the struggle to maintain a positive outlook and maintain "normal" functioning in a society that often leaves individuals feeling disconnected and confused. The song offers a glimpse into the complicated thought processes that can come with feelings of helplessness and despair, while also providing a sense that there is hope and the possibility of change in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me, can you see this fear i know so well
Do you see my fear, which I'm so familiar with? It's coming out from behind the fake mask I put on to hide it.
Seeping out from underneath the mask I try to sell
My fear is slowly leaking out from behind the mask I use to hide it.
Once a glimmer, but with life and age i fell
I used to have hope, but as I've grown older and experienced life, I've lost that hope.
Stuck in this illusion, in an air i can't dispel
I feel trapped in an illusion that I can't escape from.
I wanna break free of the mem'ries that I've made
I want to be free from the memories that haunt me and hold me back.
Under the plastic sky, just dying to be saved
I feel suffocated by the fake and superficial world around me and I crave to be rescued.
But It's not my time, and i know it's not the way
I understand that now may not be the right moment for my wishes to come true, and that there may be a better way forward.
Yeah it's bittersweet, but what else is there to say?
Even though I'm happy that someday I'll be free, I know that it will be bittersweet to give up the life I know now.
Knowing someday soon, I'll find freedom in the end
I have hope that someday I will break free and have the freedom I'm longing for.
But for now I sit and wait for this cycle to begin once again
For now, I have to wait for my moment and keep enduring the cycle of life, even though it's painful.
Feel the pressure in this vacuum i call home
I feel trapped and suffocated in the place I call home.
Void of my emotion, I just wanna be alone
I feel empty and emotionless, and I just want to be left alone.
Tired anger, as the static turns to tone
I'm frustrated and angry, and the constant noise and chaos around me is wearing me down.
Ringing in my mind until it seems it's all I've known
The noise and chaos is stuck in my head, to the point that it seems like it's all I've ever known.
All's well that ends well, yet were stuck here in this scene
Even though things may end well, we're still stuck in this never-ending cycle of life.
Playing like a rerun in a never ending dream
Life feels like a never-ending repetition of the same events, like a never-ending dream.
Life waits for no one, or so I fear
I'm afraid that life will not wait for me, and I may miss my chance to break free.
Yeah It's not my time, and i know it's not the way
Again, I understand that this may not be the right moment for my wishes to come true, and that there may be a better way forward.
Yeah it's bittersweet, but what else is there to say?
Even though I'm happy that someday I'll be free, I know that it will be bittersweet to give up the life I know now.
Knowing someday soon, I'll find freedom in the end
I have hope that someday I will break free and have the freedom I'm longing for.
But for now I sit and wait for this cycle to begin once again
For now, I have to wait for my moment and keep enduring the cycle of life, even though it's painful.
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lyoko Freaks
Awesome work as always dude, I love it!
Tarby's Basement
@Steven Knapp Heyhey, thank you!!!
James Ferone
Great work. All your music is great and you really deserve more popularity.
Talguy21
First new song I heard coming out of my one week Wi-Fi drought... and I wouldn't have it any other way! Rock on, Tarby!
Paranoid Doc
I love your voice ! It's just perfect !
Tarby's Basement
+Springtrap Finale aaaaaaaaaaaaa wow, thank you!!!!!
Ephrones Sharp
This has been my song of the week last week. The harmonies of the chorus totally make it.
Draim Lectrowing
Hi, does anyone by chance have tabs or chords for this song hidden somewhere? i'm learning el. guitar and browse my favourite songs that catch my fancy. I dont trust myself to make tabs on my own and this is almost the style as i want to play i'd really love to train on this one. Sooo... anyone, please? :)
JPW
the whole album is a masterpiece
Tarby's Basement
+Jan W. oh wow thank you!