Billie Holiday
Lost in a Maze: Finding Meaning and Connection in Miike Snow's 'Billie Holiday'
Lyrics
Hey, I can't hear what you say
Difficulty in hearing what someone is saying.
And I got lost in a maze
Feeling lost or confused, possibly in a complex situation.
The world got swallowed by the place
A sense of being overwhelmed or consumed by the environment.
How, I'm standing hearing your name
Awareness of someone's presence, despite distance.
You're moving to the sound of a train
Observing someone moving in sync with a powerful force (the train).
That Carrie Billie Holliday away
A reference to Carrie (possibly a character) being taken away like Billie Holiday, hinting at departure or a transformative journey.
And when the sun shines down, it shines on both of us
The shared experience of both individuals being affected by positive events like sunshine.
And when the storm falls down, it falls too high to touch
Both individuals being impacted by overwhelming or intense situations, likened to a storm.
And you say that you can't get away
Feeling trapped or unable to escape, despite a desire to do so.
But the night is just enough for both of us
Seeking solace or fulfillment in the night, finding contentment in darkness.
Both of us, both of us, both of us
Reinforcing the idea of shared experiences between both individuals.
You, don't look so confused
Encouraging someone not to appear bewildered or uncertain.
It's all been dressed to be improved
Suggesting that situations have been deliberately altered or enhanced.
I guess i don't read the news
Admitting a lack of awareness or engagement with current events.
Here haven't think of disguise
Reflecting on self-deception or concealing true thoughts or feelings.
And see the stone blast in your eyes
Noticing a strong, expressive emotion in someone's eyes.
But don't say I never try
Asserting an effort despite possible misunderstandings or failures.
And when the sun shines down, it shines on both of us
Continuing the theme of shared experience under positive circumstances.
And when the storm falls down, it falls too high to touch
Both individuals being affected by overwhelming or intense situations, as with line 10.
And you say that you can't get away
Feeling trapped or unable to escape, similar to line 11.
But the night is just enough for both of us
Finding solace or fulfillment in the night, similar to line 12.
Both of us, both of us, both of us
Reiteration of the idea of shared experiences between both individuals.
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