Known for Years
Journey of Reflection: Rachael Yamagata's 'Known for Years'
Lyrics
I'm so good at running away
I have a talent for avoiding difficult situations.
You'd think I'd grown up on a train
My ability to escape challenges is so ingrained that it seems as if I grew up on a train, constantly moving.
And you're so good at leading them on
You are skilled at leading people on, giving false hope or expectations.
Who am I to bring you down?
Who am I to bring you down? I question my right to criticize or hinder you.
I wonder why I'm still hanging around
I ponder why I'm still present in this situation despite the challenges.
Was it the sound?
Was it the sound? Reflecting on whether a particular sound or circumstance influenced my decision to stay.
'Cause I've known for years that we'd get here
I've known for years that we would reach this point or outcome.
And I can't make believe that we're not seeing the same thing
I cannot pretend that we are not experiencing the same reality.
And I've known for years that we'd get here
Reiterating the expectation that we would arrive at this point.
And it'd be a shame to make believe, it's better to leave
It would be a disservice to pretend; honesty and leaving the situation would be better.
And it's so cruel, the way I recall
Recalling memories can be cruel, especially when I've exhausted all lies to protect myself.
I ran out of lies to take it all
Having no more lies indicates a vulnerability, a realization of the need to confront the truth.
My questions tell whether I am just afraid
My questions reveal whether my hesitation is rooted in fear.
But who are they to stand in my way?
Others should not stand in my way; I question their authority to do so.
I wonder if I just soldier the crown
Contemplating if I should endure difficulties and challenges.
Was it the sound?
Was it the sound? Repeating the question, emphasizing the impact of a particular sound or circumstance.
'Cause I've known for years that we'd get here
Reiterating the expectation of reaching a certain point for years.
And I can't make believe that we're not seeing the same thing
Denying the possibility of pretending that our perspectives are different.
'Cause I've known for years that we'd get here
Restating the belief in the foreseen outcome.
And it'd be a shame to make believe...
Emphasizing that it would be a disservice to pretend; leaving is the better option.
It'd be a shame to make believe it's better to leave
It would be regrettable to pretend; leaving is the preferable choice.
It'd be a shame to make believe it's better to leave
Repeating the idea that pretending is not advisable; leaving is the better course of action.
It'd be a shame to make believe its better, better, better, better to leave
Continuing to express that pretending is not ideal; leaving is the better option.
'Cause I've known for years that we'd get here
Reaffirming the belief in foreseeing the current situation over the years.
And I can't make believe that we're not seeing the same thing
Rejecting the notion of pretending that our perspectives diverge.
'Cause I've known for years that we'd get here
Reiterating the expectation of reaching a certain point over the years.
And it'd be a shame
Acknowledging that it would be a shame to pretend; honesty and leaving are more appropriate.
It'd be a shame, shame
Highlighting the shame associated with pretending.
It'd be a shame to make believe
Repeating the idea that pretending is regrettable.
It'd be a shame to make believe
Emphasizing again that pretending is not advisable.
Oh it's better to leave
Concluding that it's better to leave the situation.
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