Denim
silks Lyrics
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But you're a stranger to yourself
You don't know what it's like to see what's right
Between your eyes
There's a million little lights flickering inside
And they go
Out, out, out, out, out
Oh, is that life? It don't feel right
Where's the love that you once had
Is it waiting for you
Take it as it is
Nothing needs to be fixed
Maybe then you'll understand
What it means to be human
Thought can be curse or cure
Water running through a ditch
You've been digging ever since you were
A young child
Digging fingers in the dirt
You found a worm singing
There's no love for me
I am low and weak
So you raised it to your ear
Where it crawled right in
Feel
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
It's not real
The lyrics of Silks' song "Denim" touch upon themes of self-discovery, insecurity, love, and the human experience.
In the first paragraph, the lyrics describe a paradoxical situation where someone is physically present but feels like a stranger to themselves. They are unaware of their own true identity and struggle to perceive the truth that lies within their own eyes. The metaphor of "a million little lights flickering inside" suggests a complex and intricate inner world that remains undiscovered by the individual. The repetition of "out" in the following lines may imply a sense of denial or avoidance of facing this internal truth.
The second paragraph explores the concept of life and the absence of the love that once existed. The singer questions whether the love they once had is still present, waiting to be rediscovered. The line "Take it as it is, nothing needs to be fixed" suggests that perhaps accepting things as they are, without trying to change or fix them, may lead to a deeper understanding of what it means to be human.
The third paragraph introduces the idea that thoughts can have both positive and negative effects, acting as both a curse and a cure. The comparison of thoughts to water running through a ditch symbolizes the continuous flow and accumulation of thoughts since childhood. The imagery of digging fingers in the dirt and finding a singing worm signifies a discovery, possibly suggesting that even in mundane or overlooked places, there can be profound moments of joy and revelation.
The final paragraph repeats the phrase "It's not real" multiple times, emphasizing a sense of disbelief or perhaps disillusionment. The singer states that they feel low and weak, suggesting a lack of self-esteem or self-worth. The lyrics depict an attempt to seek solace or connection through raising something to their ear, symbolizing an effort to find comfort or understanding in external sources. However, the phrase "It's not real" repeated throughout suggests a realization that the sought-after solace may not be genuine or satisfying.
Overall, the lyrics of "Denim" by Silks convey a journey of self-exploration, questioning one's identity, the search for love and understanding, and the realization that some external sources may not provide the authenticity or fulfillment desired.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you're right in front of me
You are physically present, but emotionally distant
But you're a stranger to yourself
You don't truly know or understand your own identity
You don't know what it's like to see what's right
You're unaware of the truth or what is morally correct
Between your eyes
Within your perception or understanding
There's a million little lights flickering inside
There are numerous conflicting thoughts and emotions within you
And they go
These conflicting thoughts and emotions dissipate
Out, out, out, out, out
They disappear or fade away
Oh, is that life? It don't feel right
Questioning the authenticity or meaning of life as it feels wrong
Where's the love that you once had
Wondering about the affection or compassion that was previously present
Is it waiting for you
Could it be somewhere, still available for you to find
Take it as it is
Accepting things as they are, without trying to change or fix them
Nothing needs to be fixed
There is no requirement to repair or alter anything
Maybe then you'll understand
Possibly, through this acceptance, you will gain comprehension
What it means to be human
You will grasp the essence of humanity
Thought can be curse or cure
Thinking has the power to be both detrimental and healing
Water running through a ditch
Flowing like water in a channel
You've been digging ever since you were
You have been excavating continuously since you were young
A young child
When you were little
Digging fingers in the dirt
Using your hands to dig into the soil
You found a worm singing
You discovered a worm making a noise, possibly metaphorical
There's no love for me
You feel unloved
I am low and weak
You perceive yourself as being emotionally and physically diminished
So you raised it to your ear
You lifted it closer to your ear, seeking connection or understanding
Where it crawled right in
The worm entered your ear, potentially representing acceptance or influence
Feel
Experience or perceive
It's not real
What you are feeling or perceiving is not genuine
It's not real
That sensation or perception is illusory
It's not real
It lacks authenticity or truth
It's not real
It is not a genuine or valid experience
It's not real
This feeling or perception is false
It's not real
It is something fabricated or imagined
It's not real
It lacks substance or reality
It's not real
It is not authentic or true
It's not real
What you are sensing or believing is deceptive
It's not real
This experience or perception is misleading
It's not real
It is not concrete or factual
It's not real
This sensation or understanding is fictional
It's not real
It is something imaginary or fabricated
It's not real
It lacks authenticity or genuineness
It's not real
What you are perceiving or experiencing is misleading
It's not real
It does not conform to reality or truth
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Eric Berall, Laura Bower
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