Raised in Knoxville, and a graduate of the prestigious songwriting school at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, Zoë has a way of quieting a room and hushing those voices in our heads that make it hard to sit and listen, so that all you want to do is hear the next thing she is going to sing.
Rewind
Zoë Nutt Lyrics
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Still trying to reconcile
Your every word, your every smile
And in my hour of defeat
I finally rose to my feet
And said hello to the tears in the mirror
I didn’t recognize her at all
Seemed too sad to be me
Big green eyes on the wall
Looked like they’d seen it all
I don’t know what to do
Know what to say
If I scream loud enough
Would it all go away
If I told you I loved you
Just one more time
Something inside me
Says it all would rewind
You can replay
The same record all day
And it’ll sing the same tune
So if I replay me and you
On my record player too
Would our grooves rearrange
Would anything change
I don’t know what to do
Know what to say
If I scream loud enough
Would it all go away
If I told you I loved you
Just one more time
Something inside me
Says it all would rewind
I don’t know what to do
Know what to say
If I scream loud enough
Would it all go away
I thought I knew who you were
Is this who you really are
Just a person whose given my heart a hefty scar
And if I told you I loved you
Just one more time
Something inside me
Says it all would rewind
The song "Rewind" by Zoë Nutt is a beautiful, emotional ballad that explores the heartbreak of lost love and the desire to turn back time. The opening lines paint a picture of the singer on the ground, still trying to make sense of the pain caused by their former partner's words and smiles. The following lines show a moment of true vulnerability, where the singer finally stands up and confronts their reflection in the mirror. This moment is significant because it highlights the difficulty of facing oneself after a breakup, particularly when one's perception of oneself has been intertwined with the relationship.
The chorus of "Rewind" is particularly powerful, as it expresses the singer's longing to turn back time and tell their former partner that they love them one more time. This desire comes from a place of deep pain and regret, as if the singer is trying to go back and fix something that cannot be fixed. The second verse refers to the common expression "playing the same record" to suggest that even though the singer may try to replay memories with their former partner, things will remain the same.
In the end, the lyrics of "Rewind" express a deep sense of loss and confusion over how to move on. The singer is struggling to make sense of what happened and to come to terms with the fact that the person they loved is not who they thought they were. The song is a poignant exploration of the pain of heartbreak and the complicated emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
On the ground, in a pile
Feeling overwhelmed and devastated.
Still trying to reconcile
Attempting to understand and make sense of what has happened.
Your every word, your every smile
Reflecting on the moments and words that made the relationship special.
And in my hour of defeat
At a low point and feeling defeated.
I finally rose to my feet
Finding the strength to stand up and face the situation.
And said hello to the tears in the mirror
Acknowledging and facing the pain and heartbreak.
The person I saw
Seeing oneself in a new and unfamiliar light.
I didn’t recognize her at all
Feeling disconnected from one's own emotions and identity.
Seemed too sad to be me
Feeling consumed by grief and sadness.
Big green eyes on the wall
Seeing a reflection of oneself in a photograph or picture on the wall.
Looked like they’d seen it all
Appearing as though they have witnessed and experienced the heartache and pain firsthand.
I don’t know what to do
Feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward.
Know what to say
Struggling to find the words to express oneself.
If I scream loud enough
Wishing to release the pain and heartache through an emotional outburst.
Would it all go away
Hoping that the pain and heartbreak will disappear if expressed outwardly.
If I told you I loved you
Wondering if expressing love again could change or fix the situation.
Just one more time
Wanting to hold onto the love and connection that was once there.
Something inside me
A feeling or instinct that suggests something could be different.
Says it all would rewind
Believing that the past could be undone or the relationship could be returned to a previous state.
You can replay
Reflecting on the power of memory and nostalgia.
The same record all day
Revisiting and replaying the same memories and emotions repeatedly.
And it’ll sing the same tune
The memories and emotions will remain unchanged and consistent.
So if I replay me and you
Wondering what would happen if the relationship could be revisited and replayed.
On my record player too
The metaphorical symbol of replaying and revisiting memories and emotions.
Would our grooves rearrange
Questioning if the relationship could turn out differently if replayed.
Would anything change
Wondering if the relationship could be altered by revisiting it.
I thought I knew who you were
Feeling surprised and disappointed by who the person truly is or has become.
Is this who you really are
Questioning if the person truly reflects who they presented themselves as in the past.
Just a person whose given my heart a hefty scar
Expressing the pain and heartbreak caused by the person's actions or true identity.
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Written by: Zoë Nutt
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Jennifer Zarkos Conrad
Had the pleasure of having Zoe Nutt and Cruz Contreras play at our house party. She is the full package! Beautiful voice, powerful and relatable lyrics, great stage presence, and as sweet as the tea in Tennessee! Definitely someone to watch out for in the next couple of years. Good luck on you journey.
Zoë Nutt
Thank you SO much Jenni! I can't wait to play in Hailey, ID again! You are amazing!
Carter
This is a powerful, honest, and insightful song. Well done my dear.