slingshot
Underwater Getdown Lyrics
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I had a feeling in my bones
And it won't go away
When i sat up straight to see
I got the feeling i was you
And you, you were me
I couldn't penetrate
The cemetary eyes
And that's why i was gone
I took a picture in your arms
I've had it all along
Did you get what you want
Just take what you need
I don't have anything
But take it from me
Always i will be the one
To follow you down
I'm trying to unstress
To see how it feels
I'll try it again
But now it's for real
Always i will be the one
To follow you down
Oh this city speaks to me
I know just where i want to go
But never had the key
But these gears will have to turn
Can't be stuck here on my own
So now i'm moving on
The lyrics to Underwater Getdown's song "Slingshot" convey a sense of confusion and unease as the singer wakes up with a strange feeling in their bones that won't go away. The feeling intensifies as the singer realizes that they are experiencing an identity crisis of sorts - they feel as though they are the person they are with, and that person is them. This confusion is compounded by the appearance of "cemetery eyes," which suggest a feeling of death or decay.
The chorus of the song offers a sense of resignation and acceptance, as the singer gives up on trying to understand the strange feelings they are experiencing and instead offers themselves up to be led by someone else. This could represent a feeling of being lost or directionless.
As the song progresses, the singer tries to find some sense of peace or resolution, but it is not until the end of the song that they are able to move on and leave their confusion behind.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring themes of identity, self-doubt, and the need for guidance or direction.
Line by Line Meaning
When i woke up today
The singer wakes up with a certain feeling.
I had a feeling in my bones
The feeling that the singer has can be felt in their bones, it's not just an emotional feeling.
And it won't go away
The feeling that the singer has is persistent and doesn't go away.
When i sat up straight to see
After waking up, the artist sits up straight to see more clearly.
I got the feeling i was you
The feeling that the artist has is that they are one with someone else.
And you, you were me
The person the singer feels one with is reciprocating that feeling.
It got so bad i couldn't recognize
The singer's feelings became so overwhelming that they couldn't recognize themselves.
I couldn't penetrate
The artist couldn't understand or figure out the feelings they were having.
The cemetary eyes
The person the artist is feeling one with has eyes that look dead, like those in a cemetery.
And that's why i was gone
The artist had to leave because they were so overwhelmed by their feelings.
I took a picture in your arms
The singer took a picture of the person they felt one with while in their arms.
I've had it all along
The picture has been with the artist all along, likely bringing them comfort or a reminder of the moment they felt so connected to someone else.
Did you get what you want
The singer questions whether the other person got what they wanted in the situation.
Just take what you need
The singer is willing to give the other person whatever they need, even if they don't have much to offer.
I don't have anything
The singer doesn't have much to offer, but still wants to give what they can to the other person.
But take it from me
The artist wants the other person to take what they can offer, even though it might not be much.
Always i will be the one
The artist will always be there for the other person, even in difficult situations.
To follow you down
The singer will follow the other person wherever they go, supporting them along the way.
I'm trying to unstress
The singer is trying to find ways to relieve stress, likely brought on by the overwhelming feelings they had earlier.
To see how it feels
The artist wants to see how it feels to not be so overwhelmed with emotions.
I'll try it again
Despite any setbacks, the artist is willing to try again to relieve their stress.
But now it's for real
This time, the artist is ready to fully commit to their efforts to relieve stress.
Oh this city speaks to me
The singer feels a connection to the city they're in and it speaks to them in some way.
I know just where i want to go
The artist knows exactly where they want to go in the city.
But never had the key
Despite knowing where they want to go, the singer doesn't have access or permission to go there.
But these gears will have to turn
The singer knows that they can't stay stuck and need to keep moving forward in some way.
Can't be stuck here on my own
The singer doesn't want to be stuck in their current situation alone, and wants to find a way to move forward with others.
So now i'm moving on
The artist is ready to move on and make progress, even if it means leaving some things or people behind.
Contributed by Kayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.