Voices
Yellow Lyrics


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I fall off into the sky
There's no one left to catch my fall

There's voices running around my head tonight
There's voices running around my head tonight

You got just what you wanted
But you still wanna run away
It won't take back what you started
So you'll just try again another day

Bad sleep, good dream
I know your scheme




Of disappearing with my blood stream
It's not that hard to figure out what happened

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yellow's "Voices" is a contemplation of turmoil and chaos that one goes through, which leads to their mental instability. The lines "I fall off into the sky, there's no one left to catch my fall" expresses the feeling of abandonment and loneliness that one feels when there is no one to put a stop to their plunge into madness. The repetition of the line "There's voices running around my head tonight" emphasizes the constant and intrusive thoughts that one deals with, which lead to a heightened sense of paranoia.


The next stanza "You got just what you wanted, but you still wanna run away" directly addresses the singer's state of mind, that even after achieving success, they are still not content and find reasons to flee. The following line "It won't take back what you started, so you'll just try again another day" indicates a realization that running away from problems is not a solution, and one must face them head-on to move forward. The line "Bad sleep, good dream, I know your scheme of disappearing with my blood stream" can be interpreted as a sense of loss and how sleep is not a solace, rather it's a moment where anxieties begin to surface.


In conclusion, "Voices" highlights the necessity of confronting and dealing with one's internal strife, rather than masking it with fleeting pleasures.


Interesting Facts:


1) "Voices" was released on Yellow's debut studio album "Hurt Is Coming" in 2018.


2) Yellow is the pseudonym for Jordan Rakei, an Australian singer, and multi-instrumentalist.


3) Jordan Rakei has also released music under his own name, and his music delves into neo-soul, jazz, and funk elements.


4) "Voices" has been featured on various playlists on the popular music streaming platform Spotify.


5) The music video for "Voices" was directed by Hector Dockrill.


6) The visuals for the music video involve a person floating around in water, signifying the feeling of drowning emotionally.


7) The song has been associated with the genre of indie-pop and alternative rock.


8) Jordan Rakei was originally from Wellington, New Zealand, and later moved to Brisbane, Australia.


9) Jordan Rakei's music has been critically acclaimed, and he has been nominated for several awards in the contemporary jazz category.


10) Many reviewers have compared his music to John Legend, Frank Ocean, and James Blake.


Chords:


Unfortunately, the chords to "Voices" by Yellow are not available as the artist has not released them.


Line by Line Meaning

I fall off into the sky
I feel like I am losing control and entering an unknown world.


There's no one left to catch my fall
I feel abandoned and alone in my struggles.


There's voices running around my head tonight
I am struggling with my inner thoughts and emotions, feeling overwhelmed and confused.


You got just what you wanted
You achieved your desired outcome, but it may not have been worth it in the end.


But you still wanna run away
Despite your success, you are still not content and have an urge to escape from reality.


It won't take back what you started
You cannot undo the consequences of your actions, no matter how much you regret them.


So you'll just try again another day
You will continue to pursue your desires and goals, even if it means making the same mistakes over and over again.


Bad sleep, good dream
I am experiencing both negative and positive feelings within my subconscious mind.


I know your scheme
I am aware of your intentions and ulterior motives.


Of disappearing with my blood stream
You want to escape from reality and take advantage of me in the process.


It's not that hard to figure out what happened
The truth behind your actions and intentions is clear and easy to understand.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Cathal Carlin, Oisin Clendenning

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Mad Lorello

I would 1000% listen to his future songs/album. How he keeps the original song intact and still adds originality is impressive. He's the winner of this season, in my opinion.

madison frieda

I AGREE

Douglas Armstronglll

I have him on my voice-app team and I seen his potential though out the voice show and I might have him as my only team Camilla artist since we about to go down to 3 on the voice official show app and I have Morgan myles and kate kalvach apart of my voice app team and I have to debate team Camilla on who America going love and I pushed my voice app button for Morgan myles and kate kalvach and devix during the blind auditions and I have team Blake artists of bodie and Bryce Leatherwood and team legend omar Cardona and team Gwen kevin Hawkins and justin Aaron and I have some tough decisions to make on who I see winning this season of the voice show

Loish

I usually do not like covers of "Yellow", but this is terrific. He is very natural and easy with his singing. I hope he goes far. This needs more views.

Greg Cocchiaro

was thinking this too

cbordes1

His voice is absolutely perfect. The way he goes in and out of his falsetto and head voice so smoothly is incredible.

Nyx Quake

That deserved a standing ovation from everyone. His voice never ceases to stun me. What a beautiful soul.

My life is a joke

Devix sang this song so perfectly. I didn't hear any cracks in his voice. It was just in the right range for him. It sounded effortless. And most importantly, I felt every word he sang. Camila made the right choice because he was the winner of this battle for me.

Anthony Armento

Ive said this before ill say it again that is the best rendition of yellow i have ever heard. i like how he incorporated some of the elements of that song and also put his own spin on the song as well

Natalie Nunya

Finally, the only person to ever give Coldplay yellow Justice!!!!

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