Your Needs, My Needs
Unveiling Emotions: Noah Kahan's Poetic Journey in 'Your Needs, My Needs'
Lyrics
Oh well, who was I?
Expressing self-reflection and questioning identity.
Who was I to watch you wilt?
Acknowledging the pain or struggle of someone else.
You ain't gotta tell me what it means
Recognizing that words may not be necessary to convey feelings.
Trace the outlines of your dreams
Suggesting the exploration and understanding of someone's aspirations.
You'll always be a flower on my skin
Symbolizing a lasting and meaningful impact on the speaker.
And the pain that I am in
Referring to emotional pain experienced by the speaker.
It's all the same
Stating that the emotional experience is universal.
The losing touch, the waiting game
Mentioning feelings of disconnection and anticipation.
You cross that county line
Describing a geographical separation and commitment to being present.
I promise to be there this time, alright?
Reaffirming a commitment to support and be there for someone.
You were a work of art
Describing the person as a masterpiece or something of great value.
That's the hardest part
Highlighting the difficulty in appreciating the beauty of the person.
Howling like dogs in the light of the moon
Depicting a shared experience, possibly a challenging or emotional one.
Holding our breath after 1:32
Describing a moment of anticipation or suspense.
You asked me why I wasn't sayin' a word
Explaining the speaker's silence and internal focus.
I'm namin' the stars in the sky after you
Suggesting a deep connection by associating celestial bodies with the person.
It was a work of art
Reiterating the person's significance as a work of art.
That's the hardest part
Emphasizing the challenge in appreciating the beauty of the person.
To spiral out, to try and float
Describing a struggle to break free and remain afloat.
To see a friend, to see a ghost
Mentioning encounters with familiar and ghostly figures.
Bitter-brained, always drunk
Depicting a troubled mental state and substance use.
Rail-thin, Zoloft
Referring to a specific medication (Zoloft) and its potential impact.
Subtle change, shorter days
Noting changes in mood and the progression of time.
Dead-eyed, dead weight
Describing a lifeless and burdensome state.
Your life, your dreams
Listing elements of a person's existence.
Your mind, your needs
Highlighting the importance of the person's thoughts and desires.
My needs
Acknowledging the speaker's needs.
Your needs, my needs
Expressing a shared connection and mutual needs.
To spiral out, to try and float
Reiterating the struggle to navigate and stay afloat.
To see a friend, to see a ghost
Repeating the theme of encountering familiar and ghostly figures.
To see a ghost, to see a ghost
Emphasizing the presence of ghosts in the speaker's experience.
To see a ghost
Reiterating the idea of encountering a ghost, possibly representing a past memory or experience.
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