seattle
Young Culture Lyrics
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Should I take this as a good thing?
I made my move will you make the fall
She said "I'll miss you everyday" and
"everything will be the same"
Can I trust that, am I good enough?
Is all the SoCal sun tangled in your hair
While I sit in despair
I should've seen it in the first place
I'll never be the one for you
I never asked you to
When were you following through?
I'll never be the one for you
I never asked you to i wish you knew how bad
I want you
I never really made up my mind
Couldn't see what was wrong from right
Your heart was cold, and mine was broken
Between the concrete an the sky
It wasn't hard to say goodbye
But this nostalgia has made me see
That everything we said was meant to be
And how it should've been just you and me
But now these things may come between us
I'll never be the one for you
I never asked you to
When were you following through?
I'll never be the one for you
I never asked you to i wish you knew how bad
I want you
I'll never be the one for you
I never asked you to
When were you following through?
I'll never be the one for you
I never asked you to i wish you knew how bad
That I want you to be here
Run my fingers through your hair
Something I just want so bad
But I could never, I could never
Have you in my bed
You would never understand
The way it feels to be without
The only one I every cared about
I'll never be the one for you
I never asked you to
When were you following through?
I'll never be the one for you
I never asked you to i wish you knew how bad
I want you
Is all the SoCal sun tangled in your hair
And all the guys and the glam
While I sit in despair
I should've seen it in the first place
The lyrics of Young Culture's song "Seattle" capture the emotional turmoil and longing of a relationship that is filled with uncertainty and unrequited love. The opening lines question the authenticity of the feelings involved - whether they are real or fake, and the hesitation of whether to see a positive or negative light in the situation. The singer questions their own worthiness and ability to trust that the other person will stay true to their words, reflecting a sense of self-doubt and insecurity in the relationship.
The second stanza shifts to a comparison between the carefree, sun-soaked lifestyle of Southern California contrasted with the singer's feelings of longing and despair. The imagery of the SoCal sun tangled in someone's hair evokes a sense of longing and jealousy towards the glamour and attention the other person may be receiving, while the singer feels left behind and unnoticed, lamenting their own lack of foresight in seeing the situation clearly from the beginning.
The following verses delve deeper into the pain of unreciprocated love and the realization that the singer will never truly be the one for the person they desire. The contrasting emotions of resignation and longing are palpable as the singer expresses their unmet desires and the failure of the other person to follow through on their promises, leading to a sense of heartbreak and longing that seems impossible to fulfill.
The final stanza conveys a sense of yearning and regret as the singer reflects on the missed opportunities and the inability to have the person they deeply care about in their life. The imagery of running fingers through hair and longing for intimacy juxtaposed with the harsh reality of being alone without the one they truly care for underscores the depth of their emotional turmoil and desire for connection. The repeated refrain of "I never asked you to, I wish you knew how bad I want you" encapsulates the pain and longing that permeate the entire song, ultimately culminating in a sense of yearning and unfulfilled love.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it real or if it fake?
Questioning the authenticity of a situation
Should I take this as a good thing?
Wondering if a positive outcome should be perceived from the current circumstances
I made my move will you make the fall
Taking a step forward and questioning if the other person will reciprocate the feelings
She said 'I'll miss you everyday' and 'everything will be the same'
Reflecting on a conversation where promises were made and uncertainty exists
Can I trust that, am I good enough?
Doubting one's worth and the reliability of a situation
Is all the SoCal sun tangled in your hair
Questioning if the warmth and brightness of Southern California is reflected in someone's appearance
And all the guys and the glam
Commenting on the presence of attractive individuals and glamour
While I sit in despair
Expressing a feeling of hopelessness while observing the situation
I should've seen it in the first place
Regretting not realizing the truth from the beginning
I never really made up my mind
Admitting indecisiveness in forming a clear opinion
Couldn't see what was wrong from right
Struggling to differentiate between right and wrong choices
Your heart was cold, and mine was broken
Drawing attention to emotional distance between two individuals
Between the concrete an the sky
Reflecting on contrasting elements of reality and possibility
It wasn't hard to say goodbye
Implying that the farewell was inevitable and not emotionally challenging
But this nostalgia has made me see
Realization spurred by sentimental memories
That everything we said was meant to be
Belief that past words and promises held significance
And how it should've been just you and me
Reflection on the ideal scenario of only two individuals being involved
But now these things may come between us
Acknowledging potential obstacles hindering the connection
I want you to be here
Expressing a desire for the presence of a particular person
Run my fingers through your hair
Imagining a physical gesture of intimacy
Something I just want so bad
Expressing a strong longing for a particular desire
But I could never, I could never
Admitting inability to fulfill the desire
Have you in my bed
Alluding to a physical relationship that cannot be attained
You would never understand
Acknowledging a lack of comprehension from the other person's perspective
The way it feels to be without
Describing the emotions of missing someone or something
The only one I ever cared about
Highlighting the significance of a particular individual
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEX MAGNAN, GABE PIETRAFESA
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