Uneasy
Yum Yum Lyrics
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Never smelled as sweet as the ones you gave
When you came to me but now you've gone away
I'm uneasy to be near you now
It's uncomfortable to think of how
Once you wore a smile but now that's died away
I see it building inside of you
And I know it's overblown
But it's the only love I know
Faces and places and liars
And my heartbeats rising higher and higher
Tears in your eyes and your eyes look so tired
And tension is building up higher and higher
And taking it all in my tongue was on fire
Blazing a path up higher and higher
And fearing your words and your thoughts
I conspire to tear apart and watch it all fall down
Not wanting to hold you down
Just wanting to hold you down
(repeat)
The lyrics to Yum Yum's song Uneasy is a melancholic portrayal of lost love that once flourished like a beautiful flower. The song talks about how the flowers that bear our name never smelled as sweet as the ones we received from a loved one. However, the relationship didn't last, and the person who once wore a smile is now gone away, leaving the singer feeling uneasy to be near them.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that the love they once shared is overblown, but it's the only love they know. The singer also talks about the tension building up higher and higher, the feeling of tears in their eyes and their tired eyes, and the fear of words and thoughts. As the song concludes, the singer expresses their desire not to hold their loved one down, but instead, they want to hold them down.
Overall, the lyrics to Uneasy by Yum Yum is insightful in describing the complexity of relationships and how the feelings of love and loss can be overwhelming at times.
Line by Line Meaning
The flowers that bear our name
The flowers that represent us do not bring as much joy as the ones you gave me
Never smelled as sweet as the ones you gave
The flowers you gave me were the most fragrant flowers I’ve ever been given
When you came to me but now you've gone away
You came into my life, but now that you’re gone, everything is different
I'm uneasy to be near you now
Being in your presence makes me uncomfortable now
It's uncomfortable to think of how
Thinking of the past and how things have changed is unsettling
Once you wore a smile but now that's died away
You were once happy, but now that happiness has faded
And I know it's overdue
I recognize that this feeling has been building up for a while
I see it building inside of you
I notice that you’re feeling the same way
And I know it's overblown
I understand that this emotion may be exaggerated
But it's the only love I know
Despite the excess, this is the only kind of love I’ve ever known
Faces and places and liars
The people and locations I’ve encountered have been full of deception
And my heartbeats rising higher and higher
My heart is racing as tension builds up
Tears in your eyes and your eyes look so tired
You’re exhausted and I can see it in your eyes, which are also filled with tears
And tension is building up higher and higher
The anxiety is getting more intense
And taking it all in my tongue was on fire
Hearing all of this is painful and overwhelming
Blazing a path up higher and higher
The intensity of the situation is increasing rapidly
And fearing your words and your thoughts
I’m afraid of what you’re thinking and what you’ll say next
I conspire to tear apart and watch it all fall down
I’m imagining the worst outcome and feeling like everything is falling apart
Not wanting to hold you down
I don’t want to attach myself to you against your will
Just wanting to hold you down
I only want to keep you with me
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