Stepping out to sing, play guitar, & drop strange & beautiful samples of Sax into the mix of skittering rhythms & pulsing electronics.
Tangle
The Hics Lyrics
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JUST GO
TOO CLOSE
Confined to illusion, pulling me in
Dissolving before me, about to give in
Stay, stay
We fade in vein
Hold safe
We fade, we fade
I hold on
I'VE LOST
CONTROL
Confined to a memory, pulling me in
Fading before me, about to wade in
Stay, stay
We fade in vein
Replace my blame
Hold safe
We fade, we fade
To know your flaws I fear our thoughts
To know your flaws I fear our thoughts
To know your flaws I fear our thoughts
To know your, to know your, to know your
To know your
To know your flaws I fear our thoughts
To know your, to know your, to know your
To know
Stay, stay
We fade in vein
Replace my blame
Hold safe
We fade, we fade
In The Hics' song “Tangle,” the lyrics describe the feelings of being trapped by an illusion or memory that is pulling the singer in, making them feel lost and out of control. The repetition of the phrases “Tangle, be close,” “Stay, stay,” and “We fade, we fade” emphasize the idea of being confined and unable to break free from the tangle of emotions and thoughts that are overwhelming the singer. In the chorus, the phrase “We fade in vein” can be interpreted as the loss of strength and vitality, while “Replace my blame, hold safe” can be seen as a plea for comfort and security.
The bridge of the song consists of the repeated phrase, “To know your flaws I fear our thoughts”. This could suggest that the singer is afraid that by acknowledging the flaws or negative aspects of themselves or someone else, it may lead to negative thoughts or consequences. This fear could be a contributing factor to the singer feeling trapped and unable to escape their own thoughts and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Tangle, be close
The singer wants to be close to someone, despite the complications and difficulties that may arise.
JUST GO
Perhaps a thought of giving up, giving in or moving on.
TOO CLOSE
Being too close to someone can be suffocating and is causing stress or tension.
Confined to illusion, pulling me in
The artist feels trapped in a certain thought or idea that is causing them to be drawn in deeper.
Dissolving before me, about to give in
The artist is feeling overwhelmed or defeated, and is close to giving up.
Stay, stay
The singer is pleading for someone to stay with them, despite the difficulties they are facing.
We fade in vein
The relationship or connection is gradually deteriorating or decreasing in value.
Replace my blame
The artist is hoping that the other person will take some responsibility and stop blaming them.
Hold safe
The artist wants to feel safe and secure in the relationship or connection.
We fade, we fade
The relationship or connection is fading away, perhaps due to the complications mentioned earlier.
I hold on
The singer is determined to keep holding on to the relationship or connection.
I'VE LOST
CONTROL
The artist feels like they have lost control of the situation or the relationship.
Confined to a memory, pulling me in
The singer is stuck in their memories, which is causing them to be drawn in deeper.
Fading before me, about to wade in
The memories are fading away, and the singer is close to immersing themselves in the present reality.
To know your flaws I fear our thoughts
The singer is afraid that knowing the other person's flaws will negatively affect their relationship or connection.
To know your, to know your, to know your
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
Stay, stay
Repetition of a previous line, the artist is still pleading for the other person to stay with them.
We fade in vein
Repetition of a previous line, the relationship or connection is still deteriorating.
Replace my blame
Repetition of a previous line, the singer is still hoping that the other person will take responsibility.
Hold safe
Repetition of a previous line, the artist still wants to feel safe and secure.
We fade, we fade
Repetition of a previous line, the relationship or connection is still fading away.
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hnwanety4766
[Verse 1]
Tangle, be close
Just go
Too close
Confined to illusion, pulling me in
Dissolving before me, about to give in
[Hook]
Stay, stay
We fade in vain
Replace my blame
Hold safe
We fade, we fade
[Verse 2]
I hold on
I've lost
Control
Confined to a memory, pulling me in
Fading before me, about to wade in
[Hook]
Stay, stay
We fade in vain
Replace my blame
Hold safe
We fade, we fade
[Bridge]
To know your flaws, I fear our thoughts
To know your flaws, I fear our thoughts
To know your flaws, I fear our thoughts
To know your, to know your, to know your
To know
To know your flaws, I fear our thoughts
To know your, to know your, to know your
To know
[Hook]
Stay, stay
We fade in vain
Replace my blame
Hold safe
We fade, we fade
@petracs1187
Tangle, be close
JUST GO
TOO CLOSE
Confined to illusion, pulling me in
Dissolving before me, about to give in
Stay, stay
We fade in vein
Replace my blame
Hold safe
We fade, we fade
I hold on
I'VE LOST
CONTROL
Confined to a memory, pulling me in
Fading before me, about to wade in
Stay, stay
We fade in vein
Replace my blame
Hold safe
We fade, we fade
To know your flaws I fear our thoughts
To know your flaws I fear our thoughts
To know your flaws I fear our thoughts
To know your, to know your, to know your
To know your
To know your flaws I fear our thoughts
To know your, to know your, to know your
To know
Stay, stay
We fade in vein
Replace my blame
Hold safe
We fade, we fade
@Woooweeeeee
They’re so underrated. They deserve more plays.
@rnfsolddja4716
I agree
@iggykad
this is such a product of its time man, genuinely can't imagine somebody making music like this today, 2013 was such an amazing time
@biancapenelope7425
Yess
@raymondezell7817
Songs like this are why I’m in love with music so much 🙏🏿✨✨
@Ahhhhhhhh3455
Her voice relaxes you while his makes you sink deeper into the music. I love the hics.
@diamondbrown79
Oh my goodness, yes. You are exactly right.
@AlpaGeno
That was a perfect description!
@Blackxwidow5
jhnae 4 years later, Yes!!!!!!!
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@Diamond Brown https://youtu.be/HnMiLEB4JlE