This Time
samfire Lyrics
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But we failed the last review
A virus spreads to me from you
Sickening me too
My green light, peters out, out of view
Shadowed, in the dusky blue
My envy turns me stone
Birthday's in two days
Melodrama feeds me
I know
Time flies when I'm running high
Until the pathway breaks
I'm rolling down a black hole
With no sense to escape
And I indulge the feeling
And romanticise its tone
When the summer turns to winter
And a high drops to a low
But time flies in turbulence
It's high time I learn
I'm powered by the cycle
between joy and yearning
Sometimes I'll thirst for just
A moment of bliss
But that second on my lips
Gives a life that I can't miss
I'm longing this time
But soon I'll be fine
Max asks me if I have a view
Says 'Cat's thought it through'
A carpenter with work to do
But I have no excuse
A singer doesn't have that kind of use
So I sink into the blue
And burrow in my mind
Till suddenly there's better news
A flicker of a light
So I make the melodrama
My muse
Time flies as I'm running high
Feeding all my aches
With no sense of a black hole
Or desire to escape
And I indulge the feeling
And romanticise its tone
When summer springs from winter
And a high comes from a low
But time flies in turbulence
It's high time I learn
I'm powered by that cycle
Emotions always turning
I'll keep on going
Chasing bliss
For that second on my lips
Gives the life that I can't miss
I'm longing this time
But soon I'll be fine
The lyrics of "This Time" by Samfire reflect the emotions of someone who is struggling with their own inadequacies and the ups and downs of life. The first stanza recalls a failed attempt at something, possibly a relationship, and the resulting disappointment that led to the singer feeling sick and envious. The mention of a birthday but accepting to be alone also speaks to the singer's isolation and social anxiety.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to be in a cycle of highs and lows, experiencing melodramatic feelings and indulging in them by romanticizing the tone. They are powered by the cycle and the emotions that come with it, even if it means chasing moments of bliss for just a second. The singer's outlook changes when they receive some good news or see a flicker of light, allowing them to find inspiration for their melodrama and keeping them going or chasing that feeling of bliss. The repeated phrase, "I'm longing this time but soon I'll be fine," speaks to the hope that the singer has despite their struggles.
Overall, "This Time" is a reflective and introspective song that delves into the internal battles that people face daily. Through the use of vivid imagery and a dramatic tone, Samfire creates a relatable narrative that people can relate to when their lives are turbulent.
Line by Line Meaning
We did all that we could do
We put in our best effort
But we failed the last review
Our efforts went in vain and we didn't pass the final test
A virus spreads to me from you
I got infected by a virus from you
Sickening me too
The virus made me sick too
My green light, peters out, out of view
My hope fades away and things start to look bleak
Shadowed, in the dusky blue
I feel sad and downhearted
My envy turns me stone
My jealousy makes me feel cold and unemotional
Birthday's in two days
My birthday is upcoming
But I guess I'll be alone
But I assume that I will be by myself
Melodrama feeds me
I find solace in dramatic emotions
I know
I am aware of this fact
Time flies when I'm running high
I lose track of time when I'm feeling great
Until the pathway breaks
Until something disrupts my positive state
I'm rolling down a black hole
I'm sinking into a negative spiral
With no sense to escape
Feeling trapped and helpless
And I indulge the feeling
I give in to the emotions
And romanticise its tone
I feel drawn to the emotion and embrace it
When the summer turns to winter
When a time of happiness turns to a time of sadness
And a high drops to a low
Going from a state of elation to a state of despair
But time flies in turbulence
Time moves quickly even in difficult situations
It's high time I learn
It's time for me to understand
I'm powered by the cycle
I am driven by the back-and-forth of happiness and longing
between joy and yearning
From moments of happiness to moments of desire
Sometimes I'll thirst for just
At times, I will long for just
A moment of bliss
A fleeting sense of happiness
But that second on my lips
But the brief happiness it brings
Gives a life that I can't miss
Is what makes life worthwhile
I'm longing this time
I am feeling a strong desire right now
But soon I'll be fine
But I know that I will feel better down the road
Max asks me if I have a view
Max inquires if I have a perspective on things
Says 'Cat's thought it through'
Suggests that Cat has already considered the situation
A carpenter with work to do
Someone who has important tasks to complete
But I have no excuse
But I don't have any valid reason for not doing something
A singer doesn't have that kind of use
As a singer, I am not expected to do those kind of things
So I sink into the blue
So I become upset and despondent
And burrow in my mind
And dwell on my thoughts
Till suddenly there's better news
Until things change for the better
A flicker of a light
A small sign of hope
So I make the melodrama
So I use my dramatic tendencies
My muse
My source of inspiration
Feeding all my aches
Distracting me from pain with melodramatic thoughts
With no sense of a black hole
Without feeling trapped in despair
Or desire to escape
Without the will to break free from my habits
Emotions always turning
My feelings change often
I'll keep on going
I will continue to persist
Chasing bliss
In search of happiness
For that second on my lips
For that fleeting feeling of elation
Gives the life that I can't miss
Makes life worth living
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Phoebe Mallinson
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