Understand
Tomemitsu Lyrics
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But you it it's not the same
Sending down some sunshine
But you know who I still blame
It's not everything about you
But it's the things I can't change
You could have a million others
But instead you wanted me
Understand
I'm trying just to understand the world
Understand
Understand
I'm trying just to understand you now
Somehow
You lived it on the edge
Was it cooler than they said
You used to be on top of the world
And now your toes are in the sand
Do you miss the scent of life
Do you crave to kiss again
Did you leave because of hate
Or was it because you can't?
Understand
Understand
I'm trying just to understand the world
Understand
Understand
I'm trying just to understand you now
Somehow
Somehow
Somehow
Tomemitsu's "Understand" is a song about trying to comprehend the complexities of life and relationships. The song starts by describing a situation where someone from heaven loves the singer, but it is not the same as being with them in person. The singer then talks about how they can't blame everything on this person but still have things they can't change. They also speculate about the other's potential suitors and how they ended up with the singer. The chorus pleads for understanding of the world and the other person. In the second verse, the singer reflects on someone else who used to live on the edge and was once on top of the world, but now they are just standing at the beach. The singer wonders if this person misses the highs of their past life, if they left because of hate or because they couldn't stay, and whether they crave intimacy. Eventually, the chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of understanding both the world and the people we care about.
Overall, "Understand" captures the universal struggles of trying to understand our romantic partners and the world around us. The lyrics ponder deep questions about love, life, and meaning, while the gentle instrumentation and vocals keep the song feeling grounded in reality. The song's poignant message and relatable sentiments make it a standout track for anyone who has ever struggled with understanding themselves or their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
You may love me from heaven
You might still care for me even though you're no longer here
But you it it's not the same
But it's not the same as having you by my side
Sending down some sunshine
Even though you're gone, you still bring some light into my life
But you know who I still blame
But I'm still holding onto some blame for what happened
It's not everything about you
It's not about pointing fingers but rather understanding my emotions
But it's the things I can't change
But it's the things that I can't control that are affecting me
You could have a million others
You could have anyone else in the world
But instead you wanted me
But you chose me, which makes it even harder to comprehend
Understand
Help me understand
I'm trying just to understand the world
I'm trying to make sense of everything around me
I'm trying just to understand you now
I'm trying to understand your perspective and what led you to leave
Somehow
Somehow I need to move on
You lived it on the edge
You lived your life fearlessly and outside of the norm
Was it cooler than they said
Were the rumors about your wild lifestyle actually true?
You used to be on top of the world
You were once invincible and unstoppable
And now your toes are in the sand
But now you're grounded and more present in the moment
Do you miss the scent of life
Do you wish you were still living life to the fullest?
Do you crave to kiss again
Do you long for affection and intimacy?
Did you leave because of hate
Did you leave out of anger or resentment?
Or was it because you can't?
Or was it because you simply couldn't stay?
Somehow
Somehow I need to find peace in your departure
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.