Foundation
Crushed Desires: Unveiling the Emotional Layers in Years & Years' 'Foundation'
Lyrics
There's a scratch on your shoulder
Refers to a visible mark or imperfection on someone's shoulder, possibly symbolizing vulnerability or past experiences.
Crushes me like, crushes me like lead
Describes the emotional weight or burden felt, using the metaphor of being crushed like lead.
And I wanna get older
Expresses a desire to age, possibly indicating a longing for maturity and wisdom.
All the things I want I really shouldn't get
Suggests a conflict between desires and what is deemed appropriate or beneficial.
If I triumph, are you watching?
Questions whether achievements or successes are being observed by someone.
Can you separate everything for me?
Asks if the listener can help distinguish or clarify various aspects of the speaker's life.
You used to work me out
Reflects on past efforts to understand the speaker, possibly in a relationship context.
But you never worked it out for me
Expresses that the listener did not resolve issues for the speaker despite efforts.
There's a scratch on your shoulder
Repeats the mention of a scratch on the shoulder, emphasizing its impact on the speaker.
Crushes me like, crushes me like lead
Reiterates the emotional weight of the shoulder scratch, using the lead metaphor.
And I wanna get older
Reiterates the desire to age, possibly implying a wish for personal growth.
All the things I want, I really shouldn't get
Repeats the conflict between desires and perceived appropriateness.
If I triumph, are you watching?
Repeats the question about being observed, suggesting a need for recognition.
Can you separate everything for me?
Reiterates the request for assistance in understanding various aspects of life.
You used to work me out
Restates the idea that the listener used to try to understand the speaker.
But you never worked it out for me
Reaffirms that despite efforts, the listener didn't resolve issues for the speaker.
And your head looks good
Compliments the appearance of the listener's head, possibly indicating attraction.
I wanna love it so much
Expresses a strong desire to love the listener's head.
I wanna be the one
Expresses a desire to be the chosen one in the listener's life.
I wanna do what you love
Expresses a willingness to do what the listener loves.
And I was lying
Confesses to dishonesty or deception in the past.
I don't really wanna be fine
States a reluctance to be fine, suggesting a desire for emotional honesty.
It's all over
Declares an end to a situation or relationship.
And there's a scratch on your shoulder
Repeats the mention of a scratch on the shoulder, emphasizing its lasting impact.
It crushes me like, it crushes me like lead
Reiterates the emotional weight of the shoulder scratch, using the lead metaphor.
And I wanna get older
Reiterates the desire to age, possibly indicating a longing for personal development.
And all the things I want I really shouldn't get
Repeats the conflict between desires and perceived appropriateness.
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