Worms
The Japanese House Lyrics
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And I feel unreal
She's my lullaby
And I can't sleep right
Only a day old, but I know what love is
Invest yourself in something worth investing in
You keep repressing it
I'm so much better
I don't have to be on my own
There's so much pressure not to be alone
Sharing your house, sharing your life
Sharing your home
There's so much pressure not to be alone
Only a day old, but I know what love is
Invest yourself in something worth investing in
You keep repressing it
Only a day old, haven't got to grips with it
I'm only a day old, but I know what love is
Invest yourself in something worth investing in
You keep repressing it
Only a day old, haven't got to grips with it
You keep repressing it
Invest yourself in something worth investing in
You keep repressing it
Only a day old, haven't got to grips with it
The Japanese House's "Worms" is a melancholy yet powerful song that delves into themes of love and loneliness. The singer describes feeling unreal, unable to sleep properly despite their lover serving as a lullaby. The repeated refrain of "only a day old" emphasizes their newness to the relationship and the overwhelming feelings of love that come with it. The singer recognizes the pressure to not be alone, to share their life with someone, and invest themselves in something worth investing in.
However, the singer is also aware of the internal struggle of repressing their emotions while still grappling with these new feelings of love. They haven't quite gotten a handle on it, but they know that it's worth pursuing. The final lines of the song repeat the idea of investing in something worth investing in, urging the listener to not keep repressing their emotions and find something that truly matters.
Overall, "Worms" is a reflective and introspective song that captures the complexity and confusion of new love, as well as the struggle to navigate societal pressures surrounding relationships and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
This doesn't sit right
Something feels off, uncomfortable or not aligned with my expectations
And I feel unreal
I feel like I'm living in a dream state, not fully present or grounded in reality
She's my lullaby
This person or thing soothes me and brings me peace, like a calming song before sleep
And I can't sleep right
Despite feeling soothed, I am still having trouble finding rest and relaxation
Only a day old, but I know what love is
Even though this feeling is new, I know that it is love
Invest yourself in something worth investing in
Spend your time and energy on things that matter and have long-term value
You keep repressing it
You are holding back, not fully expressing or embracing your feelings
Haven't got to grips with it
I am still figuring out how to handle and understand this new feeling
I'm so much better
I have improved or grown since the last time we talked
I don't have to be on my own
I no longer feel the need to be alone or isolate myself
There's so much pressure not to be alone
Society or others may make it seem like being alone is a bad thing, but it's important to remember that it's okay to be alone
Sharing your house, sharing your life
Being in a relationship involves sharing everything with another person, including your physical space and daily experiences
Only a day old, haven't got to grips with it
I'm still learning how to handle and understand this new feeling
I'm only a day old, but I know what love is
Despite the newness of this feeling, I am confident that it is love
Invest yourself in something worth investing in
Spend your time, energy, and resources on things that matter and have long-term value
You keep repressing it
You are holding back or not fully expressing your feelings
Only a day old, haven't got to grips with it
I am still trying to understand and handle this new feeling
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Written by: Amber Mary Bain
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