Impossible
Tiger Tiger! Lyrics
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The colour behind your eyes
Feeling of your surprise
Again
Symmetry
Just see what you wanna see
I don't believe in me
Right now
That you can tell me how
I should live my life
For a lie
You're just a face on the phone
And I'm all on my own
But I wouldn't change it
For the world
Unsatisfied
Feelings I can't provide
It's always on one side
In the end
Anticipate
Looks like a make or break
Lessons we learned too late
Somehow
It's impossible now
That you can tell me how
I should live my life
For a lie
You're just a face on the phone
And I'm all on my own
But I wouldn't change it
For the world
It's impossible now
That you can tell me how
I should live my life
For a lie
You're just a face on the phone
And I'm all on my own
But I wouldn't change it
For the world
The lyrics of Tiger Tiger!'s song "Impossible" explore themes of self-discovery, independence, and the refusal to live a life based on others' expectations. The song begins with the line "Crystalise the colour behind your eyes," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for gaining clarity about one's true self. The singer expresses a sense of surprise and disbelief, possibly suggesting that they have awakened to their own identity and desires.
The verse continues with the line "Just see what you wanna see, I don't believe in me right now," indicating a lack of self-confidence and a struggle to fully embrace their own authenticity. They reject the notion that others can dictate how they should live their life, asserting that it is impossible for anyone to have such control over them.
The chorus highlights the singer's sense of solitude. They describe the other person as a mere "face on the phone," emphasizing the distance and disconnect between them. However, despite feeling alone, the singer affirms that they wouldn't change their situation for anything in the world. This suggests a newfound sense of empowerment and contentment with being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Crystalise
Solidify or make clear and distinct
The colour behind your eyes
The emotions or true intentions hidden within you
Feeling of your surprise
The shock or astonishment you experience
Again
Once more, repeating a previous action or situation
Symmetry
Balance or harmony in appearance or arrangement
Just see what you wanna see
Only perceiving or acknowledging what you desire
I don't believe in me
Lacking self-confidence or faith in oneself
Right now
At this very moment
It's impossible now
Currently beyond the realm of possibility or achievement
That you can tell me how
That you have the authority or knowledge to dictate to me
I should live my life
How I should conduct or experience my existence
For a lie
Based on falsehood or deception
You're just a face on the phone
You are merely a disembodied voice or image on a mobile device
And I'm all on my own
I am completely alone or independent
But I wouldn't change it
Despite the circumstances, I would not alter or modify it
For the world
For anything or everything in existence
Unsatisfied
Not fulfilled or content
Feelings I can't provide
Emotions I am unable to offer or give
It's always on one side
The situation or relationship is consistently imbalanced or unequal
In the end
Ultimately or when everything is considered
Anticipate
Expect or foresee something
Looks like a make or break
Appears to be a decisive moment or critical situation
Lessons we learned too late
Knowledge or insights gained after the opportunity to apply them has passed
Somehow
In some unspecified or unknown way
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sam Bishop
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