I
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I had two friends, but I ended up with none
Did you ever walk a mile in another man's shoes
Did you ever walk a mile in another man's shoes
Did you ever walk a mile in another man's shoes
To understand his troubles feel his blues
I never had a religion but I got me some
I never had a religion but I got me some
I never had a religion but I got me some

Oh Lord remember this sinner thy kingdom come
I wandered far and wide and high and low
I wandered far and wide and high and low
I wandered far and wide and high and low
I've been to places only sinners go
I met a girl who treated me so nice
I met a girl who treated me so nice
I met a girl who treated me so nice
In a flash of light, I didn't have to think twice
I never died but I know I've been reborn
I never died but I know I've been reborn

I never died but I know I've been reborn
I had two friends until I met the one

Overall Meaning

The song "I" by project:a explores the complex and often elusive nature of human connections and relationships. The lyrics depict a dream-like state in which the singer knows and understands their partner on a deep level, yet also acknowledges their own fears and struggles in maintaining the relationship. The singer is wrestling with the conflict between their desire to hold onto their partner and the inevitability of change and separation in life.

The opening lines of the song set the scene for this internal battle. The singer knows so much about their partner and their connection, yet also recognizes that they will inevitably forget some of it. This demonstrates the fleeting nature of human interactions and the difficulty of holding onto something that is constantly changing. The singer wants their partner to stay with them, but fear and humanness hold them back.

The middle section of the song introduces a new sense of clarity and understanding. The singer realizes that every dream begins with their partner and ultimately ends in time. They acknowledge that they are "too alive" to simply accept the ending of the relationship and instead choose to keep the memory of their partner alive. The singer speaks of burning forever with their partner's name, demonstrating a deep passion and intensity that transcends time.

Overall, "I" by project:a is a moving and introspective exploration of the complexities of human relationships. The lyrics depict the struggle to hold onto something that is constantly changing and slipping away, while also acknowledging the deep connection that can exist between two people.

Line by Line Meaning

In this dream of life and death, I know so much, I will forget
Despite understanding the uncertainty of life and death, I possess a great deal of knowledge that time will inevitably cause me to forget.

I know your body and your breath, I know your rhythm and your touch
I am intimately familiar with your physical presence, as well as the various nuances that make up your individuality.

I want you here, I want so much, I fear too much
Although I dearly desire your presence, I am also overwhelmed by the fear of losing you.

Far too human to let go, I fight the river and the flow
I am too emotionally attached to you to simply let go, and as a result, I struggle against the natural current of life.

I fight the love and the fear, I do not want to leave you here
Despite my fear and hesitation, my love for you compels me to stay by your side.

In one body you appear, in this dream
You appear in this dream as a single entity, both physical and emotional.

Now I know that every dream begins with you, and ends in time
I have come to realize that every dream I experience is ultimately connected to you, although they are all temporary.

Now I know that maybe I am too alive
I am hyper-aware of my own existence, and perhaps too consumed by the intensity of my emotions.

If I could speak in tongues of flame, I'd burn forever with your name
If it were possible, I would eternally and passionately proclaim my love for you through any means necessary.

And take it with me through all time, I would remember who you are, in every life I'd touch your heart, in every dream
I would carry the memories of our love with me throughout all of time, and in every instance of existence, I would seek to touch your heart and soul.

I dream and I still want so much to touch the inside
Although I often dream of you, I still long to experience a deeper emotional and spiritual connection.

I dream and I still want to stay inside this dream with you
My desire for a continuing emotional connection drives me to seek ways to prolong our time together within these dreams.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: James O'Connor, Michael MacMahon

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