Daniel
Twin Sister Lyrics
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Hotels are loneliest
In little miss New Jersey
Back to work and on your feet
And oh, you're so far away
And God knows when
I'd ever get the chance
You know we'll never date
Let alone be friends
You're so far away
It hurts so bad
Softly walk away from me
Goodbyes are loneliest
When you know we'll never meet
Face to face or feet to feet
And oh, you're so far away
And God knows when
I'd ever get the chance
To touch your hands
You know we'll never date
Let alone be friends
You're so far away
It hurts so bad
It hurts so bad
It hurts so bad
In Twin Sister's song "Daniel," the singer is confessing their attraction to someone they know they can never be with. The song begins with a scene of the two of them at a hotel, with the singer noticing the other making eyes at them. But soon it becomes clear that as much as the singer wants to be with the person ("And oh, you're so far away / And God knows when I'd ever get the chance to touch your hands"), it's an impossible dream. They acknowledge that they'll "never date / Let alone be friends," and that the distance between them is crushing.
The second half of the song finds the singer grappling with the finality of the situation, as they prepare to walk away ("Softly walk away from me") and say their goodbyes ("Goodbyes are loneliest / When you know we'll never meet / Face to face or feet to feet"). The repeated refrain of "It hurts so bad" echoes throughout the song, underscoring the emotional pain caused by the unrequited longing.
At its core, the song is about distance, both literal and emotional. The physical distance between the two characters mirrors the emotional distance between them, as they are unable to bridge the gap between their desires and reality. Despite this, the song is also an ode to the power of attraction and desire, and the way that even impossible dreams can be deeply felt and profoundly impactful on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw you making eyes at me
I noticed you looking my way with interest
Hotels are loneliest
Being in a hotel by myself is the most lonely
In little miss New Jersey
Referring to the singer's own location as they reflect on their distance from the subject
Back to work and on your feet
You've returned to your daily routine and responsibilities
And oh, you're so far away
Expressing the longing and sadness that comes with distance
And God knows when
It's uncertain when the two will be able to see each other again
I'd ever get the chance
The opportunity to be together seems unlikely
To touch your hands
The desire to physically connect with the subject
You know we'll never date
The realization that a romantic relationship is not possible
Let alone be friends
Even a platonic relationship seems unlikely with the distance between the two
It hurts so bad
Emphasizing the emotional pain felt due to the situation
Softly walk away from me
The artist acknowledges the inevitability of a goodbye, and expresses a desire for it to be done gently
Goodbyes are loneliest
The pain of saying goodbye is compounded by the loneliness it creates
When you know we'll never meet
Acceptance of the fact that the two will likely not be able to connect in person
Face to face or feet to feet
The connection between two people can only truly be felt in their physical presence
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Felipe Correa
Saw you making eyes at me
Hotels are loneliest
In little miss New Jersey
Back to work and on your feet
And oh, you're so far away
And God knows when
I'd ever get the chance
To touch your hands
You know we'll never date
Let alone be friends
You're so far away
It hurts so bad
Softly walk away from me
Goodbyes are loneliest
When you know we'll never meet
Face to face or feet to feet
And oh, you're so far away
And God knows when
I'd ever get the chance
To touch your hands
You know we'll never date
Let alone be friends
You're so far away
It hurts so bad
It hurts so bad
It hurts so bad
youdbettertube
this whole album is lowkey a masterpiece
Milotic
This song hits me deep
Felipe Correa
Saw you making eyes at me
Hotels are loneliest
In little miss New Jersey
Back to work and on your feet
And oh, you're so far away
And God knows when
I'd ever get the chance
To touch your hands
You know we'll never date
Let alone be friends
You're so far away
It hurts so bad
Softly walk away from me
Goodbyes are loneliest
When you know we'll never meet
Face to face or feet to feet
And oh, you're so far away
And God knows when
I'd ever get the chance
To touch your hands
You know we'll never date
Let alone be friends
You're so far away
It hurts so bad
It hurts so bad
It hurts so bad
Erza Osmani
Felipe Correa x
trick
the most underrated track on the universe. i love you.
Steveo Spirals
So true
Gun Club
It's fabulous, marvellous and exciting.....I love this girl singing.....
etoothy
Beautiful vocals
Elizabeth Kim
such an amazing song... so mesmerizing... <3
Classroom F12
Honestly, this song goes hard as flocka