Glistening
Flipturn Lyrics
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I've been lost in the light every morning
Glistening's a state of mind
I've been trying to act on your social cues
But you know I need someone else to tell me what to do
So sweet thing, tell me what to do
If I knew I could be a better man
I could be an elephantI'd never leave you, not again
I'd be sweet like cinnamon
If we had nothing to spend
We could always sell my skin
Maybe they're the medicines
Maybe I could love you then
Sweet thing
If I'm losing you
Know my silver linings typically hit me in the afternoon
And I'll think of you, so don't change your mind
Just give me time, I need time
I could be a better man
I could be an elephant
I'd never leave you, not again
I'd be sweet like cinnamon
If we had nothing to spend
We could always sell my skin
Maybe they're the medicines
Maybe I could love you then
Overall Meaning
The song Glistening by Flipturn is a melancholic tune that talks about the struggles of trying to understand someone's feelings through their social cues. The lyrics talk about the singer's confusion and how they need someone else to guide them through their actions. The chorus invokes a sense of vulnerability and describes how the singer wants to be a better man, maybe even an elephant, to never leave their love interest again. The lyrics also suggest that love is not about material possessions and that they could sell their skin if they had nothing else to offer their love interest.
The song's title is a reference to the state of mind where one is happy, content, and experiencing a sense of joy. However, the singer is struggling to achieve that and needs someone else to tell them what to do. The theme of longing and desire is central to the song, as the singer's inability to understand their love interest's social cues is leading to confusion and distress. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do anything to make their relationship work and cherishes the little moments of joy that they share with their love interest.
The song has a slow tempo, and the use of guitar and drums creates a somber mood. The lyrics are simple yet evocative, and the singer's voice has a raw quality that adds to the emotions conveyed in the song. The song is relatable in its portrayal of the struggles of relationships, where understanding someone's feelings and navigating their moods can be challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet thing
Addressing a loved one or potential partner
I've been lost in the light every morning
Focused on the bright side of life every day, but potentially losing touch with reality or important things
Glistening's a state of mind
Being happy and positive is a mental state that can be chosen and cultivated
I've been trying to act on your social cues
Paying attention to small behaviors or hints from the loved one
But you know I need someone else to tell me what to do
Asking for clearer direction or guidance, potentially due to insecurity or lack of confidence
So sweet thing, tell me what to do
Asking the loved one to take charge and lead the way in the relationship
If I knew I could be a better man
Acknowledging the potential for personal growth and improvement
I could be an elephant
Emphasizing the grandeur or strength that could be achieved
I'd never leave you, not again
Making a promise to remain committed and loyal
I'd be sweet like cinnamon
Describing the ideal version of himself as kind and charming
If we had nothing to spend
Imagining a scenario of financial uncertainty or hardship
We could always sell my skin
Using a metaphor to illustrate the potential sacrifices or extreme measures to stay afloat
Maybe they're the medicines
Considering drastic measures as possible solutions to problems
Maybe I could love you then
Suggesting that love could potentially flourish even under difficult circumstances
If I'm losing you
Sensing a possible distance or disconnection in the relationship
Know my silver linings typically hit me in the afternoon
Having a tendency to focus on positive things during later parts of the day
And I'll think of you, so don't change your mind
Promising to continue to hold onto the loved one, even through hardships
Just give me time, I need time
Asking for patience and understanding in the process of working through problems
Writer(s): Adrian Walker, Dillon Basse, Madeline Jarman, Tristan Duncan
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