Silhouette
The Kings Parade Lyrics
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The face of any other, a reminder of a friend
As time goes by, I wonder why, I come back here to rest
I’m the portrait of a lover, I’m a silhouette again
If I’m a diamond in the rough
Forget it’s worth if you can’t dig me up
If I could hide away above
I’m finding no reasons to say
“We can go on this way”
I’m caught in the middle, love
And I’m pulled away by each end
I’m finding no reasons to say
“I’ll be back again”
“Hold out for me” won’t quite cut it
Over and over again
I’m going undercover
For another week again
The face of any other, a reminder of a friend
As time goes by, I wonder why, I come back here to rest
I’m the portrait of a lover, I’m a silhouette again
I’m the portrait of a lover, I’m a silhouette again
How long are these trails I leave
A speck in the distance still secretly hoping you’ll reach me
Am I just a leaf in the breeze?
How many seasons till I fall out of your reach?
I’m finding no reasons to say
“We can go on this way”
I’m caught in the middle, love
And I’m pulled away by each end
I’m finding no reasons to say
“I’ll be back again”
“Hold out for me” won’t quite cut it
Over and over again
I’m going undercover for another week again
The face of any other, a reminder of a friend
As time goes by, I wonder why, I come back here to rest
I’m the portrait of a lover, I’m a silhouette again
I’m the portrait of a lover, I’m a silhouette again
I’m ‘a fade into the deep end
Take it easy, take it easy
It’s the truth that I can’t help you see
And the memories are falling too deep
Take it easy, take it easy
I’m ‘a fade into the deep
As the days they turn into weeks
And my face is just made of dreams
I’ll keep telling myself I know that I keep
Going undercover for another week again
The face of any other, a reminder of a friend
As time goes by, I wonder why, I come back here to rest
I’m the portrait of a lover, I’m a silhouette again
I’m going undercover for another week again
The face of any other, a reminder of a friend
As time goes by, I wonder why, I come back here to rest
I’m the portrait of a lover, I’m a silhouette again
I’m the portrait of a lover, I’m a silhouette again
The lyrics to "Silhouette" by The Kings Parade tell the story of someone who is feeling lost and disconnected in a relationship. The persona is going undercover, pretending to be someone else, in order to escape the difficulties and conflicts they are facing. They see themselves as a silhouette, a mere shadow of their true self, and they question why they keep returning to this place of rest and reflection. The metaphorical use of a portrait of a lover suggests that they feel trapped in the image they have created and are struggling to find their authentic self.
The chorus highlights the persona's feelings of being undervalued and overlooked. They compare themselves to a diamond in the rough, emphasizing their hidden worth that can only be appreciated if someone takes the time to dig deeper. Additionally, they ask how long they will remain unnoticed, hoping to be reached by someone, but feeling like just a speck in the distance.
Throughout the song, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and uncertainty. The persona is caught in the middle, torn between different emotions and pulled in different directions. They find no reasons to continue in this state, but they also struggle to let go and move on. The repeated line of "I’ll be back again" suggests a cycle of returning to the same patterns and hoping for a different outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going undercover for another week again
I'm hiding my true self and pretending to be someone else for a while
The face of any other, a reminder of a friend
Seeing someone who resembles a friend brings back memories and emotions
As time goes by, I wonder why, I come back here to rest
Over time, I question why I keep returning to this place for solace
I'm the portrait of a lover, I'm a silhouette again
I'm a representation of a passionate person, but my true identity remains hidden
If I'm a diamond in the rough
If I possess hidden potential or value
Forget it's worth if you can't dig me up
My value is irrelevant if you can't uncover or appreciate it
If I could hide away above
If I had the ability to escape from reality
You won't find me if you don't look up
You won't discover me if you don't pay attention or search beyond the surface
I'm finding no reasons to say
I can't find any justifications to express
We can go on this way
We can continue with our current situation
I'm caught in the middle, love
I'm stuck between conflicting emotions in this relationship
And I'm pulled away by each end
I'm being torn apart, pulled in different directions
I'll be back again
I'll return again in the future
Hold out for me won't quite cut it
Having hope or waiting for me isn't enough
Over and over again
Repeating the same cycle repeatedly
How long are these trails I leave
How much lasting impact do I have with the actions I take
A speck in the distance still secretly hoping you'll reach me
I'm a small and distant figure, but I still hope you'll find a way to connect with me
Am I just a leaf in the breeze?
Am I simply being carried along by fate or circumstances?
How many seasons till I fall out of your reach?
How much time until I become unreachable and distant from you?
I'm 'a fade into the deep end
I'm going to disappear and be forgotten
Take it easy, take it easy
Relax, don't stress or worry
It's the truth that I can't help you see
I can't make you understand or accept the truth
And the memories are falling too deep
The memories are becoming distant and fading away
As the days they turn into weeks
As time passes by
And my face is just made of dreams
My appearance is just an illusion or figment of imagination
I'll keep telling myself I know that I keep
I'll continue convincing myself, even though I am aware that I am doing so
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christopher Brent, Olivier Corpe, Samuel Rooney, Thomas English
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I'm going under cover, for another week again,
The face of any other, a reminder of a friend,
As time goes by I wonder why I come back here to rest,
I'm the portrait of a lover, I'm a silhouette again.
If I'm a diamond in the rough,
Forget it's worth if you can dig me up.
If I could hide away above,
Well, you won't find me if you don't look up.
I'm finding no reasons to say,
We can't go on this way,
I'm caught in the middle of it,
And I'm pulled away by each end.
I'm finding no reasons to say,
I'll be back again,
Hold out for me, won't cry,
Caught it over and over again.
I'm going under cover, for another week again,
The face of any other, a reminder of a friend,
As time goes by I wonder why I come back here to rest,
I'm the portrait of a lover, I'm a silhouette again.
The portrait of a lover, I'm a silhouette again.
How long are these trails I lead?
A speck in the distance, 'till secretly hoping you'll reach me.
Am I just a leaf in the breeze?
How many seasons 'till I fall out of your reach?
I'm finding no reasons to say,
We can't go on this way,
I'm caught in the middle of it,
And I'm pulled away by each end.
I'm finding no reasons to say,
I'll be back again,
Hold out for me, won't cry,
Caught it over and over again.
I'm going under cover, for another week again,
The face of any other, a reminder of a friend,
As time goes by I wonder why I come back here to rest,
I'm the portrait of a lover, I'm a silhouette again.
The portrait of a lover, I'm a silhouette again.
I'm-a fading to the deep end,
Take it easy,
Take it easy,
It's the truth that I can help you see,
I'm the memories that fall in too deep,
Take it easy,
Take it easy,
I'm-a fading to the deep,
After days they turn into weeks,
And my face is just made of dreams,
I'll keep telling myself,
I know that I keep going under cover, for another week again,
The face of any other, a reminder of a friend,
As time goes by I wonder why I come back here to rest,
I'm the portrait of a lover, I'm a silhouette again,
I'm going under cover, for another week again,
The face of any other, a reminder of a friend,
As time goes by I wonder why I come back here to rest,
I'm the portrait of a lover, I'm a silhouette again,
The portrait of a lover, I'm a silhouette again...
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