1. Tong was a band fro… Read Full Bio ↴There appears to be multiple artists called Tong.
1. Tong was a band from Melbourne Australia active in the 1990s and 2000s. It was a collaboration between Peter Tyrrell and Kathryn Buck. The band had many members and produced a CD with top Australian producer Tony Cohen.
Twisted
Tong Lyrics
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Been told that you moved into a different state.
It’s awfully loud where I’m standing,
I hope that it’s quiet and peaceful where you’re now.
You shut everybody out it’s twisted,
That I can’t bring myself to miss you.
You shut everybody out it’s twisted,
I can’t bring myself to miss you.
I can’t bring myself to miss you.
You fought it till the end in solitude,
So it hit me hard when I got the news.
I’m trying to make sense of this,
That you had to leave I just can’t accept.
Now I shut it out and it’s twisted,
I don’t dare to let myself miss you.
You shut everybody out it’s twisted,
That I can’t bring myself to miss you.
Oh, why do I have to go
I can't bear the truth, no
It's not fair
How can I find peace
I'm afraid to die, I’m afraid.
Oh, why do you have to go
I can’t bear the truth, I can’t bear the truth.
It's not fair
Why do you have to leave, why, why do you have to leave..
I’m afraid
I can’t bring myself to miss you.
I can’t bring myself to miss you.
In these lyrics, the songwriter, Tong, expresses their longing for a connection with someone who has moved away. They highlight the stark difference in their current environments, with Tong standing in a loud and chaotic place while hoping that the person they miss has found a quiet and peaceful state where they now reside.
The repetition of the phrase "You shut everybody out, it's twisted" suggests that the person Tong misses has distanced themselves from others, creating a sense of isolation. Despite this, Tong finds it difficult to admit that they miss this person, which creates a conflicting and twisted feeling within them.
The second verse reveals that the person Tong misses fought their battles alone until the end, and the news of their departure came as a shock. Tong struggles to make sense of why this person had to leave, and there is a sense of denial in their inability to accept the reality of the situation.
As the song progresses, the narrative shifts, and Tong acknowledges that they have also shut out their feelings and refuse to let themselves miss the person they long for. This suggests a fear of being hurt or vulnerable, causing Tong to suppress their emotions and distance themselves as well.
The concluding lines express a deep sense of loss and fear. Tong questions why they have to face this pain, unable to bear the truth of the situation. They emphasize their fear of death and the unknown, alluding to a general fear and vulnerability that extends beyond this particular situation.
Overall, "Twisted" portrays the complex emotions of longing, denial, fear, and isolation that arise when missing someone who has chosen to cut themselves off from others. The lyrics capture the internal struggle of Tong as they grapple with their own conflicting emotions while experiencing the absence of someone they deeply care about.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m trying to get a connection
I am attempting to establish a bond or relationship with someone.
Been told that you moved into a different state
I have been informed that you have relocated to a new place.
It’s awfully loud where I’m standing
The current situation I am in is filled with chaos and noise.
I hope that it’s quiet and peaceful where you’re now
I wish for your current location to be serene and tranquil.
You shut everybody out it’s twisted
You have isolated yourself from everyone, which is distorted or abnormal.
That I can’t bring myself to miss you
I am unable to allow myself to long for your presence.
I can’t bring myself to miss you
I find it impossible to feel a sense of longing for you.
You fought it till the end in solitude
You struggled with your circumstances independently until the very end.
So it hit me hard when I got the news
Therefore, it greatly impacted me when I received the information.
I’m trying to make sense of this
I am attempting to comprehend and rationalize this situation.
That you had to leave I just can’t accept
I find it difficult to acknowledge and come to terms with the fact that you had to depart.
Now I shut it out and it’s twisted
Now I block it out of my mind and it becomes distorted or distorted as a result.
I don’t dare to let myself miss you
I am hesitant to allow myself to feel a longing for your presence.
Oh, why do I have to go
Oh, why am I compelled to leave or depart?
I can't bear the truth, no
I am unable to tolerate or accept the reality, no.
It's not fair
The situation is unjust or inequitable.
How can I find peace
How can I attain a state of tranquility or calmness?
I'm afraid to die, I’m afraid
I feel apprehensive or fearful about death.
Oh, why do you have to go
Oh, why are you compelled to leave or depart?
I can’t bear the truth, I can’t bear the truth
I am unable to tolerate or accept the reality, I am unable to tolerate or accept the reality.
Why do you have to leave, why, why do you have to leave..
Why do you need to depart, why, why do you need to depart..
I’m afraid
I feel fearful or anxious.
I can’t bring myself to miss you
I find it impossible to feel a sense of longing for you.
I can’t bring myself to miss you
I am unable to allow myself to long for your presence.
Lyrics © Mars Music AB
Written by: SONJA TRAUTMANN, TONIO GEUGELIN
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