Symphony
Yeah Baby Lyrics


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I'm a symphony now
You're a key to the flame
Every time I look, you show up late

I'm an arrogant sound
I wish I could fade
Everything we do, it feels the same
I'm comin' down
I'm comin' down
I'm comin' down
I'm comin' down

I'm a sin to you now
I'm a careless flame
But I don't need to fuck a man for fame

I cannot be around
So I'm out of your way
No one wants to be another face

I'm comin' down
I'm comin' down
I'm comin' down
I'm comin' down





I'm comin'

Overall Meaning

down from the high of being a symphony, a complex and intricate piece of music composed of different parts that blend together to create a beautiful whole. The singer sees themselves as this symphony, with all their different emotions and experiences making up the music. But in contrast, the person they're addressing is just one small part of that symphony - a key to the flame, a single note that adds to the overall sound. This person "shows up late" in the singer's life, perhaps not fully understanding or appreciating the intricate artistry of the symphony that the singer embodies.


The singer also acknowledges their own flaws - they feel like an arrogant sound, too big and brash for others to handle. They wish they could fade away, perhaps feeling like they're too much for anyone to truly understand. And yet, despite all of this complexity and imperfection, everything the singer does with this person feels the same. It's as though they're stuck in a pattern, unable to break free from whatever is holding them back. The repeated refrain of "I'm comin' down" speaks to this idea of wanting to be released from the constraints of their current situation.


In the second verse, the singer takes a darker turn. They see themselves as a sin, a careless flame that could consume anyone who gets too close. They may feel like they're not deserving of love or affection, which is perhaps why they insist that they don't need to "f*ck a man for fame" - they don't need someone else's validation to feel valuable. And yet, despite wanting to stay away from this person ("I cannot be around"), the singer acknowledges that they're still in their orbit in some way. They're "out of your way," but they can't fully extract themselves from this situation.


Overall, "Symphony" is a song about the complexities of relationships and self-perception. The singer sees themselves as something grand and intricate, while others may only see a small part of what makes them who they are. And yet, despite feeling like they're too much for anyone to fully understand, they're still drawn to this person in some way. The repeated refrain of "I'm comin' down" speaks to the struggle of trying to find peace and release from something that feels too big to handle.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a symphony now
I am complex and multi-layered, like an orchestral work of art.


You're a key to the flame
You are the spark that ignites my passion and creativity.


Every time I look, you show up late
I am frustrated because I want you to be here with me, but you always arrive after the moment has passed.


I'm an arrogant sound
I may come across as confident and self-assured, but it's a facade to hide my insecurities and doubts.


I wish I could fade
Sometimes I wish I could disappear and not have to deal with the pressure of being in the spotlight.


Everything we do, it feels the same
Our relationship has become stagnant and boring, and I crave excitement and change.


I'm comin' down
I am losing my grip on reality and sinking into a downward spiral of despair.


I'm a sin to you now
You see me as a sinful, immoral person because of the mistakes I've made in our relationship.


I'm a careless flame
I am reckless and destructive, like a flame that burns everything in its path.


But I don't need to fuck a man for fame
I won't resort to using sexuality as a means of getting attention or advancing my career.


I cannot be around
I need to distance myself from you and our toxic relationship for my own well-being.


So I'm out of your way
I am removing myself from your life so that I won't be a burden or cause any more pain.


No one wants to be another face
I feel like a replaceable commodity in the entertainment industry, and I want to be seen as an individual with worth and value.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Hanna White

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