Hope
Vaarwell Lyrics
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I've never been to keen on exposing my inner thoughts
I can't move too fast
Or I won't do it well
I won't be the last
To have a story to tell
I've never been to keen on exposing my inner thoughts
I can't move too fast
Or I won't do it well
I won't be the last
To have a story to tell
And all this sadness that invades my heart
In the darkest of times
Has been known
To leave me alone
When my logic is fine
I can't move too fast
Or I won't do it well
I won't be the last
To have a story to tell
Story to tell
The lyrics to Vaarwell's song "Hope" express a sense of hesitation and self-doubt that someone may experience when it comes to sharing their thoughts and feelings with others. The repeated line "Maybe it's been right all along, I've never been too keen on exposing my inner thoughts" suggests that the singer has always been hesitant to let others know what's really going on inside their head. They recognize that this could be problematic, but they still can't bring themselves to be more forthcoming.
The verses that follow emphasize that the singer feels they must take things slowly and deliberately. They can't rush into anything or they risk making mistakes. However, they acknowledge that they won't be the only one with a story to tell. The overall tone of the lyrics is melancholy, and it seems as though the singer is dealing with some form of emotional pain. The final lines suggest that the "darkest of times" can be overcome with "logic," but it's unclear exactly what the singer means by that.
Overall, "Hope" is a beautifully introspective and contemplative song that speaks to the human experience of grappling with vulnerability and the fear of being truly known by others. It emphasizes the importance of taking things slowly and being gentle with oneself, even when it feels counterintuitive to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe it's been right all along
I am starting to think that my current approach to life has been correct from the beginning.
I've never been too keen on exposing my inner thoughts
I have always been hesitant to share my true feelings with others.
I can't move too fast
I need to take things slow and not rush into anything.
Or I won't do it well
If I move too quickly, I may not be able to do a good job.
I won't be the last
Others have had similar experiences and stories to tell as me.
To have a story to tell
I have my own unique experiences and story that I can share with others.
And all this sadness that invades my heart
I often feel deep sadness and pain in my heart.
In the darkest of times
During the most difficult moments of my life.
Has been known
I am aware that this feeling of sadness is not permanent.
To leave me alone
There are moments when I don't feel this pain and sadness.
When my logic is fine
When I am able to use reason and rational thinking, I can overcome my sadness.
Contributed by Skyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.