What Is It
The Minus Scale Lyrics
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(it's) so quiet since you left
I'm going deaf from the silence in this apartment
Can't hold myself back
From telling secrets I kept:
That dress reminds me of the first time we
That you'd never leave
What is it?
What is it?
What is it that you said to me
Said that you would never leave
What is it?
What is it?
Lets call it a day
Put the chairs on the tables
And lock the door behind you when you go
Can't hold myself back
From telling secrets I kept:
This reminds me of that time we emptied my chest
What is it that you said to me
That you'd never leave
What is it?
What is it?
What is it that you said to me
Said that you would never leave
What is it?
What is it?
The lyrics of The Minus Scale's song "What Is It" revolve around the theme of abandonment, loneliness, and heartbreak. The first verse describes the aftermath of a breakup, with the singer feeling the absence of their lover in the silence of their apartment. The second verse suggests that the singer is struggling to keep their emotions in check and is on the verge of revealing intimate secrets to the departed lover. The chorus repeats the lines, "What is it that you said to me/ That you'd never leave/ What is it?", expressing confusion and hurt over the lover's departure and broken promises.
The bridge suggests a finality to the situation as the singer urges the lover to leave and lock the door behind them. The last verse alludes to the emotional baggage the singer is carrying from the relationship and how it taints every aspect of their life, even in seemingly innocent moments like emptying a chest. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of someone trying to come to terms with a failed relationship and grappling with the pain of being left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
You covered your tracks
You tried to hide your actions and whereabouts from me
(it's) so quiet since you left
Our place is too silent now because you're no longer around
I'm going deaf from the silence in this apartment
The constant silence of our living space is driving me crazy
Can't hold myself back
I can't resist the urge to share something
From telling secrets I kept:
I've been keeping secrets that I now want to disclose
That dress reminds me of the first time we
This clothing item brings back memories of a past experience we had together
What is it that you said to me
That you'd never leave
What is it?
What is it?
I'm questioning your promise to never leave me, what exactly is the truth?
Lets call it a day
Put the chairs on the tables
And lock the door behind you when you go
It's time to end the day, close everything up as you leave
This reminds me of that time we emptied my chest
This situation is similar to the time when we talked about my emotions deeply
What is it that you said to me
Said that you would never leave
What is it?
What is it?
I'm still trying to understand whether or not you truly meant it when you said you wouldn't leave me
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@butlerbilly
Nice work!
@121fuldc
good stuff guys!
@Tiggie2000
I love the song!! Thanks for sharing it with me, Faces ^_^ And the hard work put into this clip is amazing! Why have we not heard more from this group?!
@ShoJoy1
Nice song :)
@jakem5916
The Lead singer used to work at my school,until he went to work at oyster river.