Interpretation
The lyrics of the song 'I Understand It' by
Idlewild express the emotions of the singer who finds himself in a situation of doubt and uncertainty. The lyrics convey the feeling that things are not going as he hoped and that he feels that his existence and feelings are not recognized.
The first lines of the lyrics describe how the singer feels that the mountains do not move for him, they have no doubt, they do not take notice of him. He feels like a passing emotion, hoping that someone will notice him. It is also mentioned that he is a possibility, but without an opportunity. He feels like another passing emotion, hoping that someone will notice him.
In the chorus of the song, the singer confesses that he understands, but does not show it. He does not want to think about it, but hopes that it (the things he desires) will be there, maybe they will be there. It seems that he understands the uncertainty and doubt, but he does not try to show it to maintain hope.
Later in the song lyrics, it is mentioned that the singer believes to have heard that they exist without existing. This may indicate that he feels that their relationship or his place in the world does not really matter. He also hears the words that they will end where they began, suggesting that they have not made progress or that they are not moving forward.
The song lyrics also express that the singer feels like he is disappearing, but he also hears them say that they will not start. It is a mix of uncertainty and confusion that is expressed in the lyrics.
The lyrics end with the call to try to put a little more effort into understanding the void. It seems that the singer wants the other person to invest more in the relationship and try to overcome the uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics of the song 'I Understand It' by 'Idlewild' express the feelings of doubt, uncertainty, and confusion that the singer has about his relationship or his existence. They convey the message of hope that things will get better, but also the fear that they may not.