Can't You Tell
Vetiver Lyrics
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Feeling love to a distant magic
to let that they well
Who you with from the feeling now
Time but don t go very well, I m great, can t you tell
I love standing in the still old track
where our future has fall back
We don t fit in this too good
Such a fine,
I m great, can t you tell.
The lyrics of Vetiver's song "Can't You Tell" are cryptic and open to interpretation. The first line conjures up an image of a picturesque beach with clear water and a cloudless sky. The line, "let the sun home and it's way to be," might refer to allowing things to happen naturally and not trying to control them. The next few lines are puzzling, but it seems like the singer is feeling love for something or someone distant, something intangible that they can't quite grasp. The phrase "to let that they well" is unclear in its meaning but might be related to surrendering control and letting whatever happens unfold naturally.
The next line, "Who you with from the feeling now," is also slightly confusing but could be interpreted as a question about who the singer is with in the present moment. It's possible that the singer is experiencing conflicting feelings about this person or situation. The next few lines, "Time but don't go very well, I'm great, can't you tell," might suggest that the singer is aware of the fleeting nature of time but is feeling positive about their current circumstances regardless of this knowledge.
The following lines describe standing on an old, deserted track as a metaphor for the singer's past and future. It seems like the singer is reflecting on their life and acknowledging that they can't have it all. The final line, "Such a fine, I'm great, can't you tell," might indicate that the singer is trying to convince themselves that they are fine despite these mixed emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Bright blue sky the sea, let the sun home and its way to be
The beautiful blue sky and sea reflect the freedom and unpredictability of the natural world, inspiring us to let things unfold as they are meant to.
Feeling love to a distant magic, to let that they well
A feeling of love and awe towards something intangible, maybe even mystical, reminds us to trust in the universal forces that guide our lives.
Who you with from the feeling now
As we tune into our inner feelings and emotions, we realize that we are not alone in this world and that our connections with others can bring us joy and comfort.
Time but don't go very well, I'm great, can't you tell
Although time can be fleeting and uncertain, we can still find joy and confidence in the present moment if we stay positive and optimistic.
I love standing in the still old track, where our future has fall back
There is something nostalgic and comforting about returning to the familiar places and memories of our past, but we also need to embrace change and growth in order to move forward.
Can't, we can't have it all
It is natural to yearn for more in life, but we must also recognize that some things are beyond our control or simply not meant to be.
We don't fit in this too good, such a fine, I'm great, can't you tell
Sometimes we may feel out of place or disconnected from our surroundings, but we can still find beauty and happiness in our own way if we stay true to ourselves.
Contributed by Lucy J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elliott Bamford
This song is just too good, Vetiver is truly one of the most incredible and diverse artists I've ever heard.
TheFly360
This song feels like summer. I just discovered it today and I am madly in love with this song already.
tarot by tigresse
I usually don't say "found this song on so and so" or whatever but Celeste and Jesse Forever is totally worth the mention. Great movie. Great Music.
graep
just discovered these guys a few hours ago. i don't believe in love at first sight, but i'm a newly converted believer in love at first listen. vetiver, if you happen to see this, thank you for making such sweet, sweet music.
Remi Oni
Played this song more than 200 times in two years, head it again today and it still feels like i'm hearing it for the first time.
Joaquin Diaz
yo tambien
PanchoPantera10
Heard this song at work and loved it! It reminds me of Tears For Fears… it has a nice 80s vibe
Ava Sharai
I first heard this song as free download on iTunes quite few iPhones ago, I've loved it since💗
Alexandra
haha...me too! I used to go to iTunes for a free song all the time. I don't think they do that anymore.
JadaVanda
This song is so good i can listen to all day and it never gets old :)