Shift
We Have Band Lyrics


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How does the feeling
We'll never master
Black like a forest
Creeping like ivy
It's everywhere
No way to stop this
Only goes one way
Try to remember
It's your desire
Shifting from face to face
I decided in time and space
Say you wanna feel it
Feel it
You hold me tender in your arms
How does the feeling
We'll never master
Constantly moving




Shifting from face to face
I decided in time and space

Overall Meaning

In We Have Band's song Shift, the lyrics describe a feeling of being overwhelmed and defeated by something that seems impossible to control. The singer questions how they can ever truly understand or "master" this feeling, which is represented as black and creeping like ivy, something that is all-consuming and "everywhere." Despite feeling helpless, the singer reminds themselves that they have made a choice to pursue this feeling, even though it is constantly shifting and moving from one experience or person to the next.


The song seems to capture the complex emotions and conflicting desires that come with chasing a feeling that is always just out of reach. The lyrics suggest that it is not just the feeling itself that is important, but the journey of trying to capture it, even if it ultimately leads to a sense of loss. Ultimately, the lyrics remind us that even though we may never fully "master" these shifting feelings, it is important to keep striving towards them, as they define us and shape our experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

How does the feeling
The singer is questioning the feeling they are experiencing


We'll never master
The feeling is one that can never be fully understood or controlled


Black like a forest
The feeling is dark and overwhelming, like being lost in a dense forest


Creeping like ivy
The feeling slowly and steadily takes over, much like how ivy can slowly crawl and take over a building


It's everywhere
The feeling is all-encompassing and cannot be escaped


No way to stop this
There is no way to halt or prevent the feeling from taking hold


Only goes one way
The feeling only moves in one direction, and cannot be reversed


Try to remember
The artist is attempting to recall something important in relation to the feeling


It's your desire
The feeling is something that the artist desires, despite its overwhelming nature


Shifting from face to face
The feeling is constantly changing and evolving, affecting different people in different ways


I decided in time and space
The singer has made a decision regarding the feeling, after considering various factors


Say you wanna feel it
The artist is addressing someone who has expressed a desire to experience the same feeling


Feel it
The singer is urging the other person to fully embrace and experience the feeling


You hold me tender in your arms
The other person is providing comfort and support to the singer, who is struggling with the intensity of the feeling


Constantly moving
The feeling is always in motion, never staying still or static




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