I Shatter
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Bang there was you too gold too blue
You told the truth
I cried

You flew
You called me mad (and I am mad) as a hatter
Some fall in love
I shatter
You make it rain
Too bleak, too stark

Should night not fall you make things dark




Bang here am I
No one nowhere no ground no sky no light no air

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Magnetic Fields' song "I Shatter" describes a bittersweet romance that ultimately ends in heartbreak. The opening lines of "Bang there was you too gold too blue, You told the truth, I cried" suggests a beautiful beginning, where the two individuals were honest with each other. However, later in the song, it is revealed that the other person had called the singer "mad", which implies mental instability. This line also references the phrase "mad as a hatter," which alludes to the character of the Hatter in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." This adds a sense of whimsy and unreality to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Bang there was you too gold too blue
Suddenly, you appeared before me, shining like gold and blue colors.


You told the truth
You were honest with me.


I cried
Emotions overwhelmed me and I shed tears.


You flew
You crossed vast distances and left me behind.


You called me mad (and I am mad) as a hatter
You labeled me crazy, and I admit that I am indeed insane like a hatter.


Some fall in love
People can't control whether or not they fall in love.


I shatter
I break into pieces from the intensity of my emotions.


You make it rain
You bring a deluge of intense feelings and emotions, much like a rainstorm falling from the sky.


Too bleak, too stark
Things are too dark and dismal without you.


Should night not fall you make things dark
Even during the day, you bring darkness and despair.


Bang here am I
I am still here, present in this moment.


No one nowhere no ground no sky no light no air
I feel completely alone, without any sense of place or purpose, and everything around me is dark, empty and devoid of any life-giving force.




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