☝️ Key Points
- The song lyrics are about a failed relationship and the feelings of disappointment and acceptance associated with it.
- Casper realizes that he and his partner no longer fit together and that there is no way to change that.
- He describes his feelings of being banished, broken love, and self-doubt.
- GMC brings his own perspective and describes his helplessness and emptiness.
- The lyrics end with Casper accepting that his partner is no longer in love and that he is okay with that.
Interpretation
In the song lyrics 'Verflossene Liebe' by
Casper, it is about the end of a relationship and the associated feelings. Casper describes his disappointment that the love between him and his partner no longer exists. He recognizes that they no longer fit together and that there is no way to change it.
The text begins with Casper realizing that his partner is not what he is looking for. He was willing but unable to give him more. Casper accepts that some things will simply never be for him. Although he is not in love this time, he says it's okay.
Casper wonders if this is really the end. He feels trapped and recognizes that there are limits he cannot cross. He feels banished and broken. He wanted to be the one who gives her sunshine, but instead he burned his fingers. He describes himself as dirt on the street and feels useless because his heart doesn't beat in sync with hers. He loves watching her dance, but he messed up the steps. He wakes up in the middle of the night and cries tears. Love blinds him and he never wants to see or leave again. He never wants to feel those feelings again and kneel before her.
Then, the text switches to GMC, who brings his own perspective. He feels helpless and bound. He wanted to say so much, but he recognizes that there are limits. He feels empty and bleeds with every line written. He looks at the wall every day and sees the pictures fade. He wants to touch her, but he would hurt himself in the process. She took everything from him and he had to let go, only to grab her hands again. He didn't want to see her cry, so he looked away. He wants to write, but he has no more ink. He wanted to free himself, but the knife was too dull. If his world were made of glass, he would throw stones at it to see it shatter. But he never wants to hurt himself with the shards again.
The text ends with Casper realizing that he is about to sink because he is swimming in these waters. He repeats that if it's not what one is made of, then it's not what he's looking for. His partner was willing but unable to give him more. There is no possibility for anything to change because some things will simply never be for him. This time, his partner is not in love and that's okay.