Confirmation
Wild Nothing Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
What a beautiful confirmation
That I'm in the dark
Where I've always been
Why must we be so rough?
Is it the thing in the promise that keeps us?
Do you know what you want?
Fuck being perfect
Dream and love
Never wake up
Dream and love
Never wake up
I know it's calling your bluff,
What a beautiful confirmation
That I'm in the dark,
where I've always been
Why must we be so rough?
Is it the thing in the promise that keeps us?
Do you know what you want?
Fuck being perfect
Dream and love
Never wake up
Dream and love
Never wake up
The lyrics to Wild Nothing's song Confirmation convey a sense of acceptance of a difficult truth. The opening line "I know it's calling your bluff" suggests that the singer has been aware of something being amiss in a relationship, and now that it has been confirmed they can begin to come to terms with it. The idea of this being a "beautiful confirmation" implies that there is some relief in finally knowing the truth, no matter how difficult it may be.
The repetition of the line "I'm in the dark, where I've always been" highlights a sense of resignation to the situation. The question of "Why must we be so rough?" suggests that the difficulties in the relationship have been caused by both parties, and that there may have been a lack of honesty between them.
The final lines of the song, "Dream and love, never wake up" suggest that despite the difficulties and revelations, the singer still holds onto the idea of an idyllic love and relationship, and wishes to remain in a dream-like state where they never have to face the harsh reality of their situation.
Overall, the lyrics to Confirmation convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of a difficult truth, while still holding onto the idea of an idealized love and relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's calling your bluff,
I am aware that you are being deceitful and hiding something.
What a beautiful confirmation
Despite being hurt, I find solace in the fact that my suspicions have been confirmed.
That I'm in the dark,
I am unenlightened and unclear about the situation.
where I've always been
This sense of confusion and ignorance is not new to me.
Why must we be so rough?
Why do we choose to hurt each other instead of being kind?
Is it the thing in the promise that keeps us?
Is it the hope or expectation of something better that keeps us holding on?
Do you know what you want?
Are you clear on your own desires and needs?
Fuck being perfect
I reject the pressure to conform to societal expectations of perfection and embrace our flaws.
Dream and love
The act of dreaming and loving brings joy and hope to life despite its hardships.
Never wake up
We must hold onto the positive things in life and not let them fade away like a dream upon waking up.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.