tongue
Maribou State Lyrics
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No high better than you, easy
I'm tripping over my own tongue
Lie!
Desire, like an illness, chokes me
You lit me up so smoke me oh
You never gave a damn bout us 'cause you're not in love
No time to regret this, what we've done
Still I second guess it, cold feet
I'm tripping over my own tongue
Lie!
Love has been and gone and now I'm numb
You made it so obvious that you're not in love
You never gave a damn bout us 'cause you're not in love
Rolling down into the wildest dream
You, ha ha ha ha
Rolling down into the wildest dream
You sent my soul downstream
You made it so obvious
You never gave a damn bout us
You made it so obvious that you're not in love
You never gave a damn bout us 'cause you're not in love
Overall Meaning
The lyrics to Maribou State feat. Holly Walker's "Tongue" convey a sense of disappointment and disillusionment with a romantic relationship. The opening lines suggest the singer's frustration with their partner's lack of communication or emotional openness, as they "trip over" their own tongue trying to get a response. The repeated assertion that the partner is "not in love" underscores the singer's recognition that the relationship is not fulfilling, and they feel betrayed by their partner's lack of investment.
The chorus continues this theme, with the singer acknowledging that they have no time to dwell on what they have lost, but they still experience doubt and insecurity about their decision. The lines "You made it so obvious that you're not in love / You never gave a damn bout us" reveal a deep sense of hurt and rejection, as the singer feels that they were not valued or loved by their partner.
The final couplet shifts slightly, with the singer describing a dream-like state in which they are "rolling down into the wildest dream" and their partner has "sent [their] soul downstream." This image suggests a final letting go, an acceptance of the situation and a willingness to move on. Overall, "Tongue" is a powerful exploration of the pain and confusion of a failed relationship, and the struggle to find closure and peace within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
No light when I ask you, that's a shame
It's unfortunate that you can't shed any light when I ask you about something.
No high better than you, easy
There's nothing better than being with you, it's so effortless.
I'm tripping over my own tongue
I'm finding it hard to express myself properly.
Lie!
Exclamation of disbelief or frustration.
Desire, like an illness, chokes me
My longing for you is overwhelming and suffocating.
You lit me up so smoke me oh
I'm completely consumed by you and your love.
You made it so obvious that you're not in love
It's clear that you never loved me and don't care about us.
You never gave a damn bout us 'cause you're not in love
You never cared about us because you never loved me.
No time to regret this, what we've done
We don't have time to feel remorseful for what we've done.
Still I second guess it, cold feet
I'm still unsure about what we've done and starting to feel doubtful.
Love has been and gone and now I'm numb
Love is in the past and now I feel nothing.
Rolling down into the wildest dream
Falling into a deep, surreal dreamlike state.
You, ha ha ha ha
Addressing the person they're singing to with humor, almost mocking.
Rolling down into the wildest dream
Falling into a deep, surreal dreamlike state.
You sent my soul downstream
You've taken me on a journey that I'll never forget.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL DAVIDS, LIAM IVORY, HOLLY WALKER
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