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What are you afraid of
I know that you are
Keep it in your sights now
And don't let it go far
What are you afraid of
Making it better
Keep it by your side now
Whatever the weather
Keep it together
Keep it together
What did you do
Wonder where your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
What are you made of
Water and glass
Keep it in your sights now
It's keeping you up
Keep it together
Keep it together
What did you do, wonder where
Your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave,
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
Keep on
Keep the straight line
I'm running, running
The straight line
What did you do, wonder where
Your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave,
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
What you're feeling
It's what I'm feeling too
What you're made of
It's what I'm made of too
What are you afraid of
I know that you are
What are you afraid of
I know that you are
I know that you are
Keep it in your sights now
And don't let it go far
What are you afraid of
Making it better
Keep it by your side now
Whatever the weather
Keep it together
Keep it together
What did you do
Wonder where your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
What are you made of
Water and glass
Keep it in your sights now
It's keeping you up
Keep it together
Keep it together
What did you do, wonder where
Your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave,
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
Keep on
Keep the straight line
I'm running, running
The straight line
What did you do, wonder where
Your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave,
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
What you're feeling
It's what I'm feeling too
What you're made of
It's what I'm made of too
What are you afraid of
I know that you are
What are you afraid of
I know that you are
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Since no one's given it a try so far, I might as well get the ball rolling.
To me, it feels like a love story in the making. She knows the object of her desire is feeling the same thing she is, yet he does not act on it. On the inside, she's urging the other person to step up and admit his feelings, but she suspects he's too scared to open up to those feelings.
Probably because both of them are in a tough spot (perhaps they're already friends?)--> 'What are you afraid of? Making it better?' ...and it would not be bearable should they lose what they have right now
--> 'keep on, keep it together' might in this case refer to the difficulty of the decision he has to make: will he risk it? --> he'll wander around some more or leave.. It's as if she's looking at him from a distance, watching him struggle with himself and his fear of taking the leap. She then hopes he'll be strong, stay on his path and 'keep the straight line' , in which case they will run into each other and they'll be where they need to be. This way, she needs him to be like winter lights, lighting up the dark path that is full of trouble and is keeping them apart. It seems however he's even more scared than she is and she hopes he'll not give up.
~ It's just a guess, I hope someone has more/other insights about the story behind these lyrics and this great song. It's one of my favourites from their album!
Cheers
great reply - i was just trying to add those lyrics..(couldt work out how)
Your interpretation of the song is pretty spot on to how I felt when I first heard this beautiful song, so I loved it. Kudos to you for getting the ball rolling ;) Cheers!
To me, this is a song about a friend worrying about another friend because they are starting to walk a dark road. This friend is starting to make bad decisions and is becoming destructive in some way and the other friend is just watching them from afar.
"Wonder where your heart came from What have you done My only friend keep on Wander or leave"
This part to me seems like it is asking how the friend became like this and why they are continuing to do what they do. They are also telling the friend to keep on questioning their actions and leave these bad choices behind.
"What you're feeling It's what I'm feeling too What you're made of It's what I'm made of too What are you afraid of I know that you are What are you afraid of I know that you are"
This part shows that even though one of the friends is the one making the bad choices, they are also affecting the other friend because she is watching her friend fall apart. They are both struggling in their own ways.
tohno, <br /> I think you are correct, but I believe that the friends are one and the same person - "water and glass" are just mirrors. The self reflection - what have you done , my only friend - is what one asks of themselves when there is regret. Just a thought!<br /> <br /> MPPP
This song makes me think of dear Peaches Geldof…I wonder where her kind heart came from. I wonder what she did…what made her go away forever.
In my opinion I feel like this song is an inner conflict with one's self, as all they have is themselves being their only friend and are afraid of overcoming an obstacle but have the urge to do so but fear the outcome so they keep locked deep inside.
@Uhuru95 I feel like this comes across very well in the video for this song. The view goes from the band on stage and through the crowd and eventually finds its way to Hannah in the crowd. It makes it seem as though the true audience of the song is supposed to be Hannah herself.
@Uhuru95 I feel like this comes across very well in the video for this song. The view goes from the band on stage and through the crowd and eventually finds its way to Hannah in the crowd. It makes it seem as though the true audience of the song is supposed to be Hannah herself.
i would say the song is about being mentally ill and dealing with the thoughts that coincide with being mentally ill.
What are you afraid of I know that you are Keep it in your sights now And don’t let it go far
what are you afraid of?... going bonkers lol keep it in your sights... do your best and try not to let it get out of hand
i have interpreted every lyric to suit what i want it to mean but i won't bore you... theirs no way i can be right word for word but "keep it together. whatever the weather." "keeping your strength when it gets dark at night"...pretty sure im on to something :)
"wonder where your heart came from" ... personally being mentally ill i personally ALWAYS question the nature of reality and the meaning of it all. I'm constantly thinking why the shit am i hear. sometimes (a wee weird i know) i get stuck on a thought like what if this is all for me. oh and you of course ;) LOL....its 130AM and i may regret this tomorow...naaahhh...
anyways amazing song and the beautiful icing on the cake for me are the lyrics...
What you’re feeling It’s what I’m feeling too What you’re made of It’s what I’m made of too
it's like shes saying she's on the same boat as me! :)
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@nearfantastica I like your interpretation :) still listening to the song or do you have a new favourite?