Counting Days
Wild Nothing / Lyrics
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I could count every flower on the hill
I couldn’t drown out your consent
There is nothing left for me to forgive again
And It’s cold in your bed
And those flowers have long been dead
If you wait you can see there’s a place where I use to be
You want to make me spin?
You want to hold me?
Counting days till you come in
I haven’t lost you
I’ve just misplaced you
However b? I could not tell
The window opened no explanation
You’re right in the sun
And the dreaming has come undone
If you wait you can see
there’s no reason to disagree
You want to make me spin?
You want to hold me?
The song "Counting Days" by Wild Nothing is a melancholic track about love fading away. The lyrics invoke vivid images of the singer witnessing the slow descent of the relationship, counting every flower on the hill as a metaphor for observing every detail of their partner. Despite the efforts to keep their love alive, there is no denying the inevitable end. The line "There is nothing left for me to forgive again" suggests that perhaps this is not the first time that they have been in this situation, indicating a recurring pattern. The song's chorus is a plea for affection and a longing to be held, highlighting the desperation that comes with trying to salvage a dying flame.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that the relationship has already ended, saying, "I haven’t lost you, I’ve just misplaced you." This line is a clever wordplay that suggests that while they may not be together, their love still exists, waiting to be found again. The window opening with no explanation signifies the suddenness of the breakup, and how it has left the singer confused and searching for answers. The final lines of the song, "there's no reason to disagree," suggest that the singer has come to accept the end of the relationship, and they're inviting their partner to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
On the way towards your descent
As you head towards your downfall
I could count every flower on the hill
I paid close attention to every detail of your journey
I couldn’t drown out your consent
I couldn't ignore your agreement with your own fate
There is nothing left for me to forgive again
I have already forgiven you for all your mistakes, and nothing new has been added to that list
And It’s cold in your bed
You feel lonely and empty in your current state
And those flowers have long been dead
The beauty that once surrounded you has faded away
If you wait you can see there’s a place where I use to be
If you take a closer look, you'll realize that I'm no longer a part of your life
Counting days till you come in
Anticipating your return
I haven’t lost you
Despite everything, I still have you
I’ve just misplaced you
I feel like we're not where we should be, but I know we'll find our way back
However b? I could not tell
I'm not sure what exactly is missing or what needs to happen for us to be back on track
The window opened no explanation
Something unexpected happened, and I don't know why
You’re right in the sun
You're in a good place now, surrounded by positivity
And the dreaming has come undone
The illusions and fantasy are gone, and reality has set in
If you wait you can see there’s no reason to disagree
If you give it time, you'll come to the same conclusion as me and we won't argue anymore
You want to make me spin?
Do you want to make me dizzy and confused?
You want to hold me?
Do you want to keep me close and safe?
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Written by: John Alexander Tatum
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