The themes of death continue into the next track, “Jethro.”
Lava Lamp
Thundercat Lyrics
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Sometimes you have to let go
To free fall away
I won't judge you anymore
'Cause sometimes I needed to
Free fall far away
Out of sight, out of mind
I'm so tired
Where can I lay my head?
I'll just close my eyes
Hope I wake up dead
Don't want to live without you
Don't leave me out here to die
Maybe another time and space
When I look you in the face
Far, far away
Maybe in another life
The lyrics of "Lava Lamp" by Thundercat explore themes of letting go, falling away, and the pain that comes with losing someone. The first verse speaks of the act of freeing yourself from a negative situation or person, acknowledging that sometimes it's necessary to let go in order to move on. The lyrics suggest that this process can involve risk and uncertainty, but it's a chance that must be taken in order to find inner peace.
In the second verse, the lyrics express a sense of exhaustion, both physical and emotional. The singer is unable to find rest, asking where they can lay their head, and expresses a desire to escape the pain and longing they feel. The chorus echoes this feeling, with the singer begging their loved one not to leave them alone, knowing that life without them would be unbearable. The final lines of the song suggest the possibility of finding closure in another life or realm.
Overall, "Lava Lamp" is a poignant exploration of the struggle, pain, and eventual hope that can come with letting go of someone you love. It acknowledges the difficulties in moving on from toxic relationships while expressing the hope that there may be a chance for redemption in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh
Expressing a feeling of uncertainty or not having the right words to say.
Sometimes you have to let go
Acknowledging the difficulty in moving on from something or someone.
To free fall away
To abandon oneself to the unknown future.
I won't judge you anymore
Recognizing the need to stop placing blame on others for previous mistakes.
'Cause sometimes I needed to
Admitting to one's own missteps and transgressions towards others.
Free fall far away
Leaving behind the past and embracing a new beginning.
Out of sight, out of mind
The idea that if someone is not seen or heard from, they can be easily forgotten.
I'm so tired
Feeling emotionally lost and physically drained.
Where can I lay my head?
Searching for comfort and solace in a difficult situation.
I'll just close my eyes
Choosing to ignore or avoid the reality of a situation.
Hope I wake up dead
Expressing a desire to escape from the pain of the present moment.
Don't want to live without you
Acknowledging the importance of someone's presence in one's life.
Don't leave me out here to die
Begging for help and support to overcome difficult challenges.
Maybe another time and space
Contemplating the possibility of different outcomes in an alternate reality.
When I look you in the face
Confronting the truth of a situation head-on.
Far, far away
Reinforcing the idea of distance or detachment from a previous situation.
Maybe in another life
Hoping for a fresh start and new opportunities in the future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stephen Bruner, Mark Spears
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@Mannyray346
Oh oh oh
oh oh oh
Sometimes you have to let go
To free fall away
I won't judge you, anymore
Cause sometimes I needed to
Free fall far away
Out of sight, out of mind
I'm so tired(oh)
Where can I lay my head?
I'll just close my eyes
Hope I wake up dead
Don't want to live without you
Don't leave me out here to die
Maybe another time and space
When I can look you in the face
Far, far away
Maybe in another life
@uj5436
this song sounds like how a car trip at night feels when you’re a kid
@useyourbrain6937
That's so fucking accurate dude
@sissokofamily133
I feel u
@sissokofamily133
you are right friend this topic is for the night and is super sentimental
@melodeelicious1682
you took the words right out of my mouth…
@patrickpeters3288
I remember one of the first times I heard this song was while driving for Postmates at night to get extra money for baby stuff (my wife was 6 months pregnant with our first at the time). This song always puts me right back in that moment of a cold winter night, being the only car out on the road and feeling very alone.
@sincerelyrex
i enjoy that thundercat puts laughable quips and jokes in many of his other tracks on this record, but for just this track. this one track. he pulls it together backed by the masterful production and sings soulful melodies on top of melancholic bass chords. no funny shit, just singing.
@SUPERLINKX2
this and Them Changes
@alphawakandenyautjia2461
Can’t like cause it’s on 420
@Dee28music
The way he sings "I don't want to live without u. Don't leave me out here to die" gives me chills.