Headphones
Embracing Dreams: A Symphony of Self-Discovery in Maude Latour's 'Headphones'
Lyrics
What's that voice? I hear it clearly now
Curiosity about a distinct voice, now clearly audible.
Someone's talking to me, I recognize it completely
Recognition of someone communicating, familiar and understood.
Who's that girl? I'm so inspired by her
Admiration for an inspiring girl.
And it's only eleven in the mornin', I'm sleepin' in
Noticing the early hour, still in bed despite the morning.
So I read the letter that I wrote to myself in my sleep and I know I'm okay
Reading a letter written to oneself during sleep, affirming well-being.
I know there's a brighter day, but it's not today
Awareness of a better future but acknowledging it's not today.
These dreams I have are so insane, I try to tell you but I can't
Having extravagant dreams unable to be fully communicated.
You wouldn't even get it even if I said it
Expressing difficulty in conveying the dreams, expecting misunderstanding.
I let the music lead the way, so I can show you who I am
Choosing music as a means to reveal personal identity.
I put my headphones on and I play my song
Putting on headphones to immerse in a self-selected song.
I'm lyin' on the steps to the library
Lying on library steps, detached from recent emotional departure.
And I'm not thinkin' of you even though you just left me
Indifference towards a past relationship despite recent separation.
And now I'm cryin' outta nowhere, but I'm laughing through it
Mixed emotions of crying and laughter, possibly influenced by inner thoughts.
'Cause I wanna hear God every time She tries to talk to me
Desire to connect with a divine presence during introspective moments.
There's silence after sentences and there's space between the tree branches
Noticing the silence and space in surroundings, reflective and contemplative.
So I read the letter that I wrote to myself in my sleep and I know I'm okay
Reiterating the assurance from the letter during sleep.
I know there's a brighter day, but it's not today
Hopeful about a brighter future, acknowledging it's not the present.
These dreams I have are so insane, I try to tell you but I can't
Revisiting intense and hard-to-explain dreams.
You wouldn't even get it even if I said it
Anticipating a lack of understanding even if attempts are made to explain.
I let the music lead the way, so I can show you who I am
Allowing music to express and reveal the true self.
I put my headphones on and I play my song
Repeating the ritual of wearing headphones and playing a chosen song.
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
A vocal expression of emotion, possibly excitement or affirmation.
What is this feeling?
Pondering a particular emotion or sensation.
I put my headphones on and I play my song
Repeating the act of putting on headphones and playing a song.
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Reiteration of vocal expression, emphasizing the enjoyment of the ritual.
I love to love you darlin'
Expressing love or affection towards someone.
What is this feeling?
Repeating the pondering of a particular emotion or sensation.
I put my headphones on and I play my song
Repeating the act of putting on headphones and playing a chosen song.
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