Lyrics
Looking at a picture of you in Chinatown
Reflecting on a picture of you in Chinatown, reminiscing or contemplating.
Getting dizzy standing up for you when you're around
Feeling lightheaded or overwhelmed in your presence, possibly due to emotions or infatuation.
Thought I liked you, I was busy biting my nails
Initially liking someone but being preoccupied or anxious, possibly due to nervousness or tension.
Everyone's a prophet when they don't know what to say
People tend to offer guidance or opinions when unsure or lacking words, speaking as if they know.
Hard to remember your coat's checked at the end of the day
Forgetting essential things when distracted or preoccupied, like leaving behind personal belongings.
And if I told you I loved you, would you take it the wrong way?
Concern about potential misinterpretation of expressing feelings, fearing it might be misunderstood.
Come down and visit with me
Inviting someone to spend time together.
I'm lying dead on my knees
Feeling emotionally drained or exhausted, possibly metaphorical.
Do you feel restless when you realize you're alive?
Questioning feelings of unease or dissatisfaction despite being alive.
Looking back on November, you could paint me any way
Reflecting on a past period (November) with the idea that others could perceive or portray you differently.
I'm still looking for sureness in the way I say my name
Seeking confidence or certainty in self-expression, particularly in stating one's name.
I am nervous for tomorrow and today
Feeling anxious or worried about both the present and the future.
Cut my hair when I'm feeling like I don't have a place
Changing appearance (like cutting hair) when feeling displaced or disconnected.
And the mirror's reflection pushes me further away
Struggling with self-perception, feeling distanced or disconnected from oneself.
If I loved myself, would I take it the wrong way?
Questioning how self-love might be perceived by oneself or others.
Come down and visit with me
Reiterating the invitation for someone to join or spend time together.
I'm lying dead on my knees
Reiterating feelings of emotional exhaustion or being overwhelmed.
Do you feel restless when you realize you're alive?
Reflecting on a restless feeling associated with being alive, possibly hinting at existential questioning.
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