Supposed to Be
Tom Odell/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Watching the birds flying free
Watching the clouds walk
And watching the rain become the sea
Hearing my love talk
Every breath she ever breathes
Like it was always supposed to be like that
And she went west and I went east
She got a new boyfriend (oh no)
A little too soon if you're asking me
I heard that she loves him
A litte bit more than she'll ever love me
And it was always supposed to be like that
I look to the skyline and said
How many falls until I fly
Look to the old times
How many roads until I find
And oh it's tough now
'Cause love always, love always is unkind
I sat on the rooftop
And I watched the birds flying free
I watched the clouds walk
And I watched the rain become the sea
And just for a moment, just for a moment
I felt so free from all I'm supposed to be
I look to the skyline and said
How many falls until I fly
Look to the old times I said
How many roads until I find
And oh it's tough now
'Cause love always, love always is unkind
The lyrics of "Supposed to Be" by Tom Odell/Musicfire.in highlight the mixed emotions of a breakup. Initially, the singer describes a moment of peace, sitting on a rooftop, watching the birds fly, feeling like everything is as it should be, especially when listening to the voice of the person they love. However, when the relationship ends, the peace is shattered. The singer contrasts the freedom and beauty that they observe in the world around them with the deep sorrow and frustration of losing the person they love.
The lyrics depict the singer's nostalgia for the past and ponder the future as they look to the skyline and old times. The singer questions how many times they will stumble before they reach their dreams and how many roads must they navigate to find happiness. Yet, the sad truth, according to the singer, is that love perpetually hurts because love is unkind.
In summary, the lyrics of "Supposed to Be" express sadness, loss, heartbreak, longing, and uncertainty. They convey the reality of how, even when everything seems alright, life can throw a curveball, leaving one feeling disoriented, sad, and confused.
Line by Line Meaning
Sat on the rooftop
Sitting on the rooftop of a building
Watching the birds flying free
Observing birds soaring through the sky without any restrictions
Watching the clouds walk
Observing clouds moving across the sky like they are strolling
And watching the rain become the sea
Observing the rain falling and eventually making its way to the sea
Hearing my love talk
Listening to the words spoken by a significant other
Every breath she ever breathes
Every breath taken by that special someone
Like it was always supposed to be like that
As if those moments were always meant to happen and be cherished
But then we broke up (oh no)
However, the relationship ended suddenly and unexpectedly
And she went west and I went east
She went in one direction, while I went in the opposite one
She got a new boyfriend (oh no)
She moved on and started dating someone else, causing sadness and frustration
A little too soon if you're asking me
Perhaps it was too early for her to start a new relationship
I heard that she loves him
I have been told that she loves her new partner
A little bit more than she'll ever love me
In fact, she loves him more than she ever loved me
And it was always supposed to be like that
Unfortunately, this was the way it was always meant to go, despite our love in the past
I look to the skyline and said
I gaze out at the horizon and I say to myself
How many falls until I fly
Wondering how many times he will have to fall before reaching success
Look to the old times
Reflecting on the past
How many roads until I find
Wondering how long it will take to find a fulfilling path in his life
And oh it's tough now
Recognizing that things are difficult at the moment
'Cause love always, love always is unkind
Because love often brings pain and heartache with it, making it an unkind feeling
And just for a moment, just for a moment
For a brief and fleeting period of time
I felt so free from all I'm supposed to be
I experienced a sensation of freedom, free from the expectations and pressures of society
I look to the skyline and said
Again, looking out at the horizon
How many falls until I fly
Still pondering how many times he will fail before reaching success
Look to the old times I said
Looking back to the past once more
How many roads until I find
Again, wondering how long it will take to find a fulfilling path in life
And oh it's tough now
Acknowledging that the present is challenging
'Cause love always, love always is unkind
Once again, recognizing that love is a harsh and often difficult emotion
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM PETER ODELL
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