Not Me
This Mortal Coil Lyrics


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It may be as you say.
I'll admit.
But you don't sound convinced.
Between the surface you and the surface me.
You didn't touch me.
It may be as well that,
I didn't see the point.
You didn't touch me
I suppose it's just hollow.
No idea- no spark
When I thought that in order to survive.




You need to touch me.
All of the me's.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of This Mortal Coil's song Not Me are open to interpretation, and can be seen as an exploration of the disconnect between two people. The first two lines suggest a willingness to accept what the other person is saying, but the lack of conviction in their tone suggests that there is still a distance between them. The next two lines, "Between the surface you and the surface me / You didn't touch me," hint at a lack of intimacy or emotional connection. This could be because the two people are simply not compatible, or it could be due to their own emotional barriers.


The repetition of the line "You didn't touch me" reinforces the idea that something is missing in the relationship. The following lines, "I suppose it's just hollow / No idea - no spark," suggest that there is little depth or passion between the two people. The final lines, "When I thought that in order to survive / You need to touch me / All of the me's," express a desire for a deeper connection and a feeling that without it, something essential is missing. The use of the phrase "all of the me's" may suggest that the singer feels fragmented or disconnected from themselves, and is seeking wholeness through connection with another person.


Overall, the lyrics of Not Me convey a sense of longing and dissatisfaction with a romantic relationship. The repeated use of the phrase "You didn't touch me" underscores the emotional distance between the two people, while the final lines express a desire for deeper intimacy and a feeling of completeness.


Line by Line Meaning

It may be as you say.
I am acknowledging what you said.


I'll admit.
I am conceding to what you said.


But you don't sound convinced.
I can tell that you don't believe what you're saying.


Between the surface you and the surface me.
There is a disconnect between the personas we show on the outside and who we truly are on the inside.


You didn't touch me.
You never truly understood me or connected with me.


It may be as well that,
It's possible that it was for the best.


I didn't see the point.
I didn't understand or see the purpose of it.


You didn't touch me
You failed to make a genuine connection with me.


I suppose it's just hollow.
It feels empty and meaningless.


No idea- no spark
There is no creative inspiration or passion.


When I thought that in order to survive.
I believed that personal connection was necessary for survival.


You need to touch me.
You must truly connect with me to understand me.


All of the me's.
All the different versions of myself.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FRANK JOSEPH GUIDA, GARY L. ANDERSON

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