reindeer games
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tell me what you need annie? (you never seem to know when you have it already)
its insane.
-and i mean if you want, we can just stay here. wrap me in your claws, i can be your reindeer when they turn out the lights. that way i can write your name here, cause we know what you like you can have it every day here-
cause i was wrong and this is my repent. things sped up, i stopped making sense.
-i mean if you want. we can just stay here.
and i know i need SOMETHING now. i can feel this change coming on inside of me. i know im different now, my ocean's swelling up inside whenever you're away its insane……………
oh. no. big. wave.
-and i mean if you want, we can just stay here. wrap me in your claws, i can be your reindeer when they turn out the lights. that way i can write your name here, cause we know what you like you can have it every day here-
cause i was wrong and this is my repent. things sped up, i stopped making sense.
-i mean if you want. we can just stay here.
The lyrics to "Reindeer Games" by oso oso are a plea for clarity and contentment in a tumultuous relationship. The song begins with the singer addressing two different people, Nathan and Annie, asking them to articulate what they want and need respectively. The repetition of the phrase "you never seem to know when you have it already" highlights the theme of miscommunication and dissatisfaction in the relationship. The singer then suggests that they could simply stay where they are and be together, with the metaphor of the singer being the other person's reindeer highlighting the desire for closeness and comfort.
As the song progresses, the singer admits to being wrong and in need of repentance, suggesting that they are responsible for some of the issues in the relationship. The line "things sped up, I stopped making sense" suggests that the relationship has become overwhelming and confusing, leading to the singer feeling lost and uncertain. The repeated refrain of "we can just stay here" throughout the song represents a desire for stability and simplicity in the midst of the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
tell me what you want nathan? (you never seem to know when you have it already)
Asking Nathan what he wants, but also pointing out that he might not even realize he already has it.
tell me what you need annie? (you never seem to know when you have it already)
Asking Annie what she needs, but also pointing out that she might not even realize she already has it.
its insane.
Expressing the craziness and confusion of the situation.
-and i mean if you want, we can just stay here. wrap me in your claws, i can be your reindeer when they turn out the lights. that way i can write your name here, cause we know what you like you can have it every day here-
Offering to stay and be a willing participant in the relationship, with the artist even taking on a submissive role to please the other person.
cause i was wrong and this is my repent. things sped up, i stopped making sense.
Admitting fault and confusion as things in the relationship progress.
-i mean if you want. we can just stay here.
Repeating the offer to stay as a sign of willingness to commit to the relationship.
and i know i need SOMETHING now. i can feel this change coming on inside of me. i know im different now, my ocean's swelling up inside whenever you're away its insane……………
Expressing a deep need and change in the singer's emotions when the other person is not around.
oh. no. big. wave.
Metaphorically expressing a sudden and overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety.
oh no…….big, big wave.
Expanding on the metaphor of the previous line to emphasize the intensity of the feeling.
-and i mean if you want, we can just stay here. wrap me in your claws, i can be your reindeer when they turn out the lights. that way i can write your name here, cause we know what you like you can have it every day here-
Repeating the offer to stay and please the other person as a way of emphasizing the desire for closeness and commitment.
cause i was wrong and this is my repent. things sped up, i stopped making sense.
Emphasizing the need for apology and self-reflection in the singer's journey through the relationship.
-i mean if you want. we can just stay here.
Repeating the offer to stay, once again illustrating the artist's willingness to commit.
Contributed by Muhammad D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rasect
Tell me what you want Nathan?
(You never seem to know when you have it already)
Tell me what you need Annie?
(You only ever notice a few seconds too late)
It's insane
And I mean if you want
We can just stay here
Wrap me in your claws
I can be your reindeer
When they turn out the lights
That way I can write your name here
'Cause we know what you like
You can have it every day here
'Cause I was wrong and this is my repent
Things sped up, I stopped making sense
(I mean if you want
We can just stay here X2)
And I know I need something now
I can feel this change coming on inside of me
I know I'm different now
My ocean's swelling up inside
Whenever you're away it's insane
Oh no, big wave
Oh no, big, big wave
And I mean if you want
We can just stay here
Wrap me in your claws
I can be your reindeer
When they turn out the lights
That way I can write your name here
'Cause we know what you like
You can have it every day here
'Cause I was wrong and this is my repent
Things sped up, I stopped making sense
(I mean if you want
We can just stay here X2)
Rob
Rest in peace Tavish.
B Wood
:[ rip tav. still cant believe it
Ryne Pacheco
This video gives me the sense that I'm not living my life to the fullest right now lol
smky2active
how have you been living your life
rasect
Tell me what you want Nathan?
(You never seem to know when you have it already)
Tell me what you need Annie?
(You only ever notice a few seconds too late)
It's insane
And I mean if you want
We can just stay here
Wrap me in your claws
I can be your reindeer
When they turn out the lights
That way I can write your name here
'Cause we know what you like
You can have it every day here
'Cause I was wrong and this is my repent
Things sped up, I stopped making sense
(I mean if you want
We can just stay here X2)
And I know I need something now
I can feel this change coming on inside of me
I know I'm different now
My ocean's swelling up inside
Whenever you're away it's insane
Oh no, big wave
Oh no, big, big wave
And I mean if you want
We can just stay here
Wrap me in your claws
I can be your reindeer
When they turn out the lights
That way I can write your name here
'Cause we know what you like
You can have it every day here
'Cause I was wrong and this is my repent
Things sped up, I stopped making sense
(I mean if you want
We can just stay here X2)
Nathan Stein
Always feel a little taken aback by the first line of this song
Chobes 182
I heard this song for the first time today and I was loving it so much but then I realized that the chorus feels way too similar to Rise Against's The Good Left Undone and now I'm struggling to enjoy it because I almost feel compelled to sing the other song over it. (I'm not saying it's a rip off and both bands are fucking awesome)
Jack Ludwick
the most perfect correlation between song and music video to ever exist
Prof. Nicollas
dude, you did one of the best musics ever! Congrats! Love from Brazil!
Daniel Ashmore
This is awesome! hope we get a video for "the walk" or "the cool"!