REACHING OUT
Trolls Cottage Lyrics
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I know it's off
There's nothing I can do
It's how I feel
I cannot stop the way I feel
And that's the truth
I've got you on my mind a lot
It probably scares you off
The way it comes across
The way it feels when something moves too fast
Why can't we take it slow
At least until we know that this will last?
What do you know that I don't?
Are you alone with no hope?
I feel alone but got hope. She said
I just don't know, there might be something better yet
I'm willing to wait, instead of doing something I'll regret
I'm not content, the last one he just came and went
He always said that what he said is really what he meant
But then he left
I thought that everything was set
Set in stone, so I guess that even stones get old
And go where others go
They wash away in the waves
Or they roll to the bottom of the ocean floor
I'm reaching out
And as I reach sometimes the words come out
Just like the way that something tumbles to the ground
I either talk or tend to think these thoughts too loud
But they're coming out
No matter what you think they're coming out
I've gone away, I go away, we've got to go or fade
It's better to burn out than ever to go and fade away
It's nice to stay
To find a place to call your home
It's good to roam
Whether together or whether alone
It's good to reach
To see how far that you can reach
Instead of wait
I've got to go and see
It's good to dream
We've got to dream just like we think
And hopefully we can find ourselves a little peace
I'm reaching out
And as I reach sometimes the words come out
Just like the way that something tumbles to the ground
I either talk or tend to think these thoughts too loud
But they're coming out
No matter what you think they're coming out
In "Reaching Out," Trolls Cottage sings about the uncertainties and fears that come with falling in love. The singer's "timing" is off - they can't help how they feel, but they worry that expressing those feelings too quickly will scare the person they're interested in away. The lyrics convey the internal struggle between wanting to take things slow and cautiously, while also being bold and taking chances. The singer questions whether they should wait for something better, but ultimately decide to reach out despite the risk of rejection.
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of reaching out and taking risks, even if the words stumble out clumsily or loudly. The song acknowledges the vulnerability that comes with expressing deeper emotions, while also encouraging the listener to pursue their dreams and find peace.
Overall, the lyrics of "Reaching Out" touch on many common themes of modern love songs - uncertainty, risk, vulnerability, and the importance of taking chances amidst uncertainty. The words are relatable and honest, and the song's catchy melody and gentle, soaring instrumentation give the lyrics an emotional lift.
Line by Line Meaning
My timing's off
I am not in sync with the rest of the world
I know it's off
I am aware of my lack of timing
There's nothing I can do
I feel helpless to change it
It's how I feel
This is my truth and cannot be ignored
I cannot stop the way I feel
My emotions are beyond my control
And that's the truth
This is my honest admission
I've got you on my mind a lot
You occupy my thoughts frequently
It probably scares you off
My intensity may be intimidating to you
The way I talk
My communication style
The way it comes across
The impression I give
The way it feels when something moves too fast
The discomfort of trying to keep up
Why can't we take it slow
Let's progress at a comfortable pace
At least until we know that this will last?
We shouldn't rush into anything until we are certain
What do you know that I don't?
I am curious about what information you have
Are you alone with no hope?
Do you feel hopeless in your solitude?
I feel alone but got hope. She said
Despite my loneliness, I still have optimism
I just don't know, there might be something better yet
I am uncertain and still hopeful for something better
I'm willing to wait, instead of doing something I'll regret
I would rather be patient than make a hasty decision
I'm not content, the last one he just came and went
I am dissatisfied because the last one left so quickly
He always said that what he said is really what he meant
He prided himself on being honest
But then he left
His actions did not match his words
I thought that everything was set
I believed our relationship was stable
Set in stone, so I guess that even stones get old
Even the most solid things can become worn down
And go where others go
Eventually everything follows a common path
They wash away in the waves
An end that is uncertain
Or they roll to the bottom of the ocean floor
An end that is final
I'm reaching out
I'm trying to connect with you
And as I reach sometimes the words come out
I sometimes speak without thinking
Just like the way that something tumbles to the ground
Unpredictable and uncontrolled
I either talk or tend to think these thoughts too loud
I either say too much or keep my thoughts to myself
But they're coming out
My thoughts and feelings are hard to suppress
No matter what you think they're coming out
I cannot control what I feel and say
I've gone away, I go away, we've got to go or fade
We must either move forward or drift apart
It's better to burn out than ever to go and fade away
It's better to live fully than to just exist
It's nice to stay
Settling down can have its joys
To find a place to call your home
A comfortable and safe place to reside
It's good to roam
The freedom of travel can be exhilarating
Whether together or whether alone
We can enjoy experiences with or without others
It's good to reach
Striving for something can be rewarding
To see how far that you can reach
To measure one's own abilities and potential
Instead of wait
Proactively seeking opportunities
I've got to go and see
I must explore and experience life
It's good to dream
To have aspirations and goals
We've got to dream just like we think
Dreaming is a natural part of human thought
And hopefully we can find ourselves a little peace
Dreaming can bring comfort and happiness
Contributed by Wyatt H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.