Blue
The Charlottes Lyrics
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Words are violent
And the feeling's dying slow
We don't even try to hide it
It's like we like it
I guess the pain is comfortable
We got delusions of a grand oblivion
Conversations in the silence
Words are violent
And the call is fading slow
Don't say the words we know are true
Just one more lie, it's not much to lose
Pretend that I'm not wrong for you
Just one more night in navy blue, blue, blue
Just one more night in navy blue, blue, blue, blue
Just one more night in navy blue
I see your face in my reflection, craving attention
Is it me or my ego?
You don't want to ask the question, keep me guessing
Think we both can't be alone
We got delusions of a grand oblivion
We're only happy when we're higher than the sun
See your face in my reflection, craving attention
And the call is dying slow
Don't say the words we know are true
Just one more lie, it's not much to lose
Pretend that I'm not wrong for you
Just one more night in navy blue, blue, blue
Just one more night in navy blue, blue, blue, blue
Just one more night in navy blue
One more night in navy blue
The Charlottes' song "Blue" is a poignant exploration of a tumultuous relationship that is spiraling downwards. The lyrics portray a sense of conflict and discomfort in the silence that characterizes the conversations of the two people involved. Their words are violent, and the feeling between them is dying slowly. They don't try to hide it and seem to be at ease with the pain that is so familiar. It's almost as if they are addicted to this feeling, and it has become their comfort zone.
The couple is chasing elusive happiness and has delusions of grandeur when it comes to their relationship. They feel ecstatic only when they are "higher than the sun". However, despite their longing for something that seems unattainable, they are unable to communicate honestly with each other. They prefer to pretend that everything is alright and that they can continue to exist in their navy blue, which is a symbol of their emotional stagnation. The singer sees their partner in their reflection, but they are not sure whether it is a genuine desire for them or just vanity.
The song's overall theme is that of a couple trapped in a cycle of emotional recklessness, fueled by their desire for an idealized emotional state that will never come to pass. The lyrics capture this sense of desperation that the two people have to cling to each other, even as they know that it is hurting them. The repetitious nature of the song underscores the sense of hopelessness that pervades everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Conversations in the silence
Our conversations have become quiet and strained
Words are violent
What we say to each other hurts
And the feeling's dying slow
Our connection is fading away slowly
We don't even try to hide it
We're not making any effort to conceal our problems
It's like we like it
Almost as if we're enjoying our misery
I guess the pain is comfortable
We're used to feeling this pain and discomfort
We got delusions of a grand oblivion
We're chasing unrealistic dreams of ultimate bliss
We're only happy when we're higher than the sun
Our happiness is temporary and dependent on being under the influence
Don't say the words we know are true
Let's avoid addressing the truth
Just one more lie, it's not much to lose
We'll continue deceiving each other to avoid the hard reality
Pretend that I'm not wrong for you
Let's pretend that our relationship is still right and not a mistake
Just one more night in navy blue, blue, blue
Let's prolong our temporary escape from reality
I see your face in my reflection, craving attention
I see your need for validation affecting your behavior
Is it me or my ego?
I wonder if you're really into me or just using me for your own satisfaction
You don't want to ask the question, keep me guessing
You avoid asking hard questions and let me make assumptions
Think we both can't be alone
We're afraid of being by ourselves
And the call is dying slow
The connection between us is fading away slowly
One more night in navy blue
Another night of avoiding the truth and the reality of our situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Ali Tamposi, Andrew Watt, Charlie Puth, Charlotte Lawrence, Ryan B Tedder, Trent Reznor
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