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SIMMER DOWN
ionnalee Lyrics
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little known to your kind
there once was a land
only we knew how to find
where we were fire
simmer down, simmer down
ah
when my hands are sore
from carrying this weight around
when my eyes are numb
and air is failing on our lungs
and we're left with a bitter taste
on our tongues
your shallow truth
fractures and distort our self views
and my tether beat
echoes in the minds of a few
all light absorbed
in the shadows i will hide
'til the contour of my silhouette
fades to undefined
i still have fire
simmer down
your shallow truth
fractures and distort our self views
and my tether beat
echoes in the minds of a few
In ionnalee's song Simmer Down, the lyrics describe an unknown land that is only known to a select few. The chorus, "where we were fire, simmer down" suggests that this land was once full of passion and energy, but now must calm down or simmer down. This could be interpreted as a call to action to slow down and reevaluate the way we live our lives. The verses are more introspective, exploring the weight of carrying a burden, feeling numb and overwhelmed, and the bitterness that can come from disillusionment with the shallow truths that we are sometimes confronted with.
The second verse suggests that these shallow truths can fracture and distort our self views, and that sometimes it is only the tether beat, the connection to our own sense of self, that echoes in the minds of a few. The line "all light absorbed in the shadows I will hide" could suggest that sometimes we need to retreat into darkness in order to find and connect with our inner selves. The repetition of the line "I still have fire, simmer down" throughout the song could be interpreted as a reminder to hold on to the passion and energy that we once had, while also finding ways to calm down and simplify our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
there once was a land
There used to be a place that is unknown to others.
little known to your kind
Only a select few have ever heard of it.
only we knew how to find
It was a secret location that we had exclusive knowledge of.
where we were fire
It was a place where we felt powerful and strong.
simmer down, simmer down
Calm down and relax.
when my hands are sore
When I've been carrying a heavy burden for too long.
from carrying this weight around
From carrying my emotional and physical burdens.
when my eyes are numb
When I'm emotionally drained and can't feel anything anymore.
and air is failing on our lungs
When life is becoming too difficult to handle.
and we're left with a bitter taste
When life gives us negative experiences that leave us feeling unhappy.
on our tongues
We can still feel the negative experiences that we've gone through.
your shallow truth
Your lies and half-truths.
fractures and distort our self views
They harm our self-perception and break us down mentally.
and my tether beat
My heart is pounding and I feel trapped.
echoes in the minds of a few
My struggles and pain affect only a select few people.
all light absorbed
All positive energy is gone.
in the shadows i will hide
I'll retreat from the world and hide from view.
'til the contour of my silhouette
Until I become completely undefined and unrecognizable.
fades to undefined
No one knows who I truly am anymore.
i still have fire
I'm still strong despite all the things I've been through.
simmer down
Calm down and stay strong.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Claes Björklund, Jonna Lee
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Berkay Türkyılmaz
She doesn’t make music, she makes artefacts, works of arts
Fhaid
Do you realize that you're in a FIELD (not lane) of your own and that we're lucky to have you in this industry during these times? You're the gift that keeps giving. Please never stop doing you (and us along the way too!)
Andy Zaturno
Queen Jonna Lee!!
Audio Oddities
Andy Zaturno is your shallow truth
Marcos F. Maciel
Who are you and why are you top comment in every ionnalee video? Creepy
seekingsolace
I think this is the most profound song you’ve ever written. It’s truly haunting. So special.
Marcos F. Maciel
For someone who's accompanied iamamiwhoami from the early years these lyrics are so sad yet so endearing... I'll always be thankful for your dedication and hard work ♥️
sandcastlecollapsing
This is my soul translated sonically. It’s absolutely perfect, ethereal, haunting. 10/10 masterpiece!
Sheldon Hatch
Thank you ionnalee. to whom it may concern. Comme Des Garcon. Never stop creating all the beauty you have shown- for the change you brought will never be forgotten .
Atls Dnh
I can feel a deep cosmic disco feeling in this song, with some oriental vibes in the synth. Your poetry is trully enchanting, I'm always surprised by what you create, with Iam or for this new project. It is a whole experience, we can clearlsy see the desire and passion to create something new and evolving in brilliant ways. Thank you for this, at our times, we need artists who push the boundaries.