Little Face
Unveiling Emotions: Tom Fowkes' Little Face Meaning
Lyrics
So divine
Expressing admiration or reverence, possibly directed towards a person or something divine.
You swept me up when all my life was going to shit
Acknowledging a positive influence during a difficult time in life.
Swept the slate
Metaphorically referring to a fresh start or a clean slate in life.
I got to start a future, foundation saved
Emphasizing the opportunity to build a future, with gratitude for a supportive foundation.
Foundation saved
Reiteration of the importance of a stable foundation for the future.
You're purposed, I'm hiding
Highlighting a contrast in purpose between the speaker and the subject, with the speaker possibly avoiding confrontation or commitment.
You knew what you wanted while I drifted inside
Describing a lack of clear direction on the part of the speaker, contrasted with the subject's decisiveness.
To waste a day
Suggesting a tendency to waste time, possibly in indecision or reluctance to move forward.
While leaves are green and falling, the light decays
Using the changing seasons metaphorically, hinting at the passage of time and the decay of opportunities.
The light decays
Reiterating the theme of the diminishing opportunities or light in a situation.
Now you cry while I, I'm undecided
Acknowledging emotional conflict, with the speaker expressing uncertainty or ambivalence.
While you try I, I'm making up my mind
Highlighting the speaker's internal struggle while the subject is actively trying to resolve issues.
While I propose to tell the truth
Suggesting an intention to be honest and open about feelings.
Avoid the words that mean the most
Advising avoidance of expressing the most meaningful emotions or truths.
Because I don't know what I want
Expressing a lack of clarity or certainty regarding personal desires.
I lead you round in the dark
Admitting to leading someone in the dark, possibly causing confusion or uncertainty.
This damn unknown hurts you the most
Emphasizing the emotional pain caused by the unknown or uncertainty.
I'm taking blows, let's call a truce
Suggesting a desire for reconciliation or peace after a period of conflict.
This I know, I loved you the most
Expressing a realization of deep love, possibly after a period of turmoil.
Little face, little face
Repetition of "Little face, you're hiding," possibly indicating the subject's tendency to conceal emotions or intentions.
You're hiding, you're hiding
-Little face, little face
-You're hiding, you're hiding
-Little face, little face
-You're hiding, you're hiding
-Little face, little face
-You're hiding, you're hiding
-You're hiding, you're hiding
Reiteration of the subject's inclination to hide, emphasizing this aspect of their character.
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