Softly
Dreaming Amidst Vulnerability: Leksi Harris' Softly
Lyrics
If I could be anywhere in the world right now
If given the choice, I'd prefer to be anywhere in the world at this moment.
It'd be a loft right off the island
I desire to be in a loft near an island.
I'd teach you to dance in my grey sweatpants
I want to teach you how to dance while wearing my grey sweatpants.
But we can't, cause I'm afraid of rejection
We can't be together because I fear the possibility of rejection.
So I'll make a coffee
In the absence of being with you, I'll make coffee.
And put on some Ari, or better
I'll listen to Ariana Grande or someone better.
Make myself a dreamer, pretend you're Sabrina, so you can sing to me softly
To escape reality, I'll imagine you as Sabrina and have you sing to me softly.
If I could be anywhere but here
If I had the choice, I'd be anywhere other than my current location.
Anywhere but my childhood bedroom
I don't want to be in my childhood bedroom.
I'd be weighed down in slumber instead of discomfort
I'd prefer to be in a state of deep sleep rather than discomfort.
(Well, vulnerability can be hell)
Vulnerability is challenging and can be distressing.
Wash my face in Nebraska, read "Looking for Alaska"
Symbolic act of cleansing and reading a book in Nebraska.
"Does it feel like spring?", "Would you leave if you heard these things?"
Pondering questions about feelings and contemplating potential actions.
Should I ask her? (No, I shouldn't)
Considering whether to ask a particular question (advice suggests not to).
So I'll make a coffee
In the absence of action, I'll make coffee.
And put on some Ari, or better
I'll listen to Ariana Grande or someone better.
Make myself a dreamer, pretend you're Sabrina
To escape reality, I'll imagine you as Sabrina.
Whatever, just sing to me
Regardless, just sing to me.
And I'll take her dancing in the middle of the kitchen
In my imagination, I'll take you dancing in the kitchen.
Dreams come to fruition
Expressing the fulfillment of dreams.
Put a kiss to her nose as I stand on my toes and listen
Describing a tender moment of affection, putting a kiss on her nose.
That's what I'm missing
This is what I feel is lacking or absent in my life.
(Anyway)
Regardless, expressing a sense of detachment or resignation.
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