Inside These Lines
Trent Dabbs Lyrics
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Eyes that always seem so familiar
We sit alone so comfortably in the silence
If I touch you would you be surprised
Did we drift out closer to a compromise
Oh have we lost what we had inside these, inside these lines
Could we watch it stay the same, all this time and just be fine
But are we gonna find ourselves insides these lines, inside these lines
Inside these lines
Your skin is next to mine, I can feel you
We've learned to pass the time in the same room
So remind me of how the world stood still
We were shining, living just to taste the thrill
Oh have we lost what we had inside these, inside these lines
Could we watch it stay the same, all this time and just be fine
It's okay to see where we are, and where we should be
Are we gonna find ourselves inside these lines, inside these lines
Circle render me, yeah
With the lines we've drawn I believe that
Circle render me, yeah
With the lines we've drawn I believe that
Have we lost what we had inside these, inside these lines
Could we watch it stay the same, all this time and just be fine
It's okay to see where we are, and where we should be
Are we gonna find ourselves inside these lines, inside these lines
Are we gonna find ourselves
Are we gonna find ourselves inside these lines, inside these lines
The song Inside These Lines by Trent Dabbs reflects on a relationship that has lost its spark and is now just a routine. The song talks about two people sitting across each other and not feeling the same intimacy as before. The lyrics begin by asking who the person is sitting across the table with familiar eyes, indicating that they might have been together for some time. They continue to talk about how comfortable they are with each other in silence and how they might have drifted away from each other to a compromise.
The chorus emphasizes the question of whether they have lost what they had inside these lines or not. The lines might refer to the boundaries of their relationship, or physical lines like a room or house. The lyrics ask if they can continue to watch things stay the same and be okay with it. The song then talks about the need to find themselves and figure out if they are where they should be.
The song's last section talks about "Circle render me," indicating that they want to be surrounded by something that is secure and familiar. The song concludes with the question of whether they can find themselves again inside these lines.
Overall, the song seems to be a somber reflection on relationships that lose intimacy and spark over time, questioning whether it's possible to rekindle what was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Who is the one I see across the table
The singer wonders who the person across from them truly is.
Eyes that always seem so familiar
Despite their uncertainty, they recognize a sense of familiarity in this person's gaze.
We sit alone so comfortably in the silence
Though they are quiet, the two are content in each other's presence.
If I touch you would you be surprised
The artist considers making a move, but questions how the other person will react.
Did we drift out closer to a compromise
The artist reflects on whether their relationship has progressed or deteriorated over time.
Your skin is next to mine, I can feel you
The singer and the other person have become physically close.
We've learned to pass the time in the same room
Their relationship has changed, and they have grown comfortable just being in each other's presence without much conversation.
So remind me of how the world stood still
The artist longs for a moment when everything around them faded away and they were solely focused on each other.
We were shining, living just to taste the thrill
The artist remembers a time when their happiness was dependent on being with this person.
Circle render me, yeah
The artist wants to be wrapped up in a cycle of their relationship, unable to break free.
With the lines we've drawn I believe that
The singer has a sense of control over their relationship due to the rules and boundaries they've established.
Have we lost what we had inside these, inside these lines
The artist questions whether their relationship has deteriorated due to the boundaries they've set.
Could we watch it stay the same, all this time and just be fine
The singer considers whether they are content with their relationship staying stagnant but comfortable.
It's okay to see where we are, and where we should be
The singer is acknowledging the current state of their relationship and where they want it to go.
Are we gonna find ourselves inside these lines, inside these lines
The singer is unsure if they will be able to reconnect within the boundaries they've set for themselves.
Are we gonna find ourselves
The artist hopes that they will be able to rediscover their relationship and what they once had.
Are we gonna find ourselves inside these lines, inside these lines
The artist wonders if their relationship can be salvaged within the confines they have established.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMIE S. KENNEY, TRENT DABBS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Katrina S
Another beautiful song from One Tree Hill. Underrated artist and this song should have been popular. OTH never gets old!
Iulia M
This song is amazing. I almost cried when I heard it on Tree Hill. It was perfect for that scene with Quinn and Clay. Just perfect!
Grzesiek92
magic song ! Ghost Whisperer ♥♥♥
addison battle
Thank you ghost Whisper for leading me to this amazing song:3
Stéphanie Carrel
I dedicated this song to my huge crush and now we’re living together 😻😍🥰 It’s one of my favorite songs and his voice sounds like an angel. I ♥️it.
Winterfall2112 Productions Corpening
Heard this song for the first time on Ghost Whisper.
GirlMeetsWorld
thumbs up if you loved it when this was playing on one tree hill. Clay running out in the rain <3
morvalladon
I first heard this song of Ghost Whisperer, and I love them both!
loutiscrive
Ghost Whisperer 5x05 " Cause For Alarm" episode, final song. Stunning
Allister .Benjamin
This guy is amazing !! Thanks to So You Think You Can Dance