Lyrics: Amelie
I met a girl once She sort of ripped me open She doesn't even know it She doesn't know my name We sat on the sofa She asked me a million questions I answered and by eleven Memorized her face Where did you go Amelie, Amelie, Amelie? Where'd you go? Or were you all in a dream Amelie, Amelie? I don't know Why'd it feel louder When all of it went unspoken? All I can do is hope that This will go away She had her hair up She cried about her obsessions But she doesn't know I'd let her Ruin all my days Where did you go Amelie, Amelie, Amelie? Where'd you go? Or were you all in a dream Amelie, Amelie? I don't know Where did you go Amelie, Amelie, Amelie? Where'd you go? Or were you all in a dream Amelie, Amelie? Tell me no Tell me more, I would give all my time All your words felt like a nursery rhyme Comfortable, handing you my whole life When all your words felt like a funeral rite So where did you go Amelie, Amelie, Amelie? Where'd you go? Or were you all in a dream Amelie, Amelie? I don't know, oh Where did you go Amelie, Amelie, Amelie? Where'd you go? Or were you all in a dream Amelie, Amelie? I don't know So where did you go Amelie, Amelie, Amelie? Where'd you go? Or were you all in a dream Amelie, Amelie? I don't know, oh Where did you go Amelie, Amelie, Amelie? Where'd you go? Or were you all in a dream Amelie, Amelie? Tell me no
Unraveling the Story of “Amelie”
A Fleeting Connection
“Amelie” captures the delicate ache of a brief yet deeply impactful encounter. The narrator meets someone who instantly leaves a mark on their heart, yet remains almost a stranger. The opening lines reveal vulnerability—”She sort of ripped me open / She doesn’t even know it”—showing how profound an effect a passing connection can have.
The Mystery of Amelie
Throughout the song, Amelie becomes a symbol of longing and uncertainty. The repeated refrain, “Where did you go, Amelie?” echoes a desperate search for closure or understanding. The narrator is left questioning whether Amelie was real or just a figment of a dream, highlighting the blurred lines between memory and imagination.
The Weight of Unspoken Words
The lyrics dwell on the power of what remains unsaid: “Why’d it feel louder / When all of it went unspoken?” This line suggests that sometimes, silence carries more weight than words, and missed opportunities can haunt us long after the moment has passed. The song beautifully portrays the longing to relive and make sense of a fleeting connection that left a lasting impression.
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