Civilian
Wye Oak
Wye Oak
WYE OAK
- Civilian LyricsI am nothing without pretend
I know my faults
can't live with them
I am nothing without a man
I know my thoughts
but I can't hide them
I still keep my baby teeth
in the bedside table with my jewelry
you still sleep in the bed with me,
my jewelry, and my baby teeth
I don't need another friend
When most of them
I can barely keep up with them
perfectly able to hold my own hand,
but I still can't kiss my own neck.
I wanted to give you everything
but I still stand in awe of superficial things
I wanted to love you like my mother's mother's mothers did
civilian
civilian
I know my faults
can't live with them
I am nothing without a man
I know my thoughts
but I can't hide them
I still keep my baby teeth
in the bedside table with my jewelry
you still sleep in the bed with me,
my jewelry, and my baby teeth
I don't need another friend
I can barely keep up with them
perfectly able to hold my own hand,
but I still can't kiss my own neck.
I wanted to give you everything
but I still stand in awe of superficial things
I wanted to love you like my mother's mother's mothers did
civilian
civilian
Facts about Civilian
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Civilian is written by Jennifer Lynn Wasner.
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It is first released on March 07, 2011 as part of Wye Oak's album "Civilian" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, Wye Oak’s 'Civilian' is a song that goes deep into the feelings of being vulnerable and self-conscious, thus giving the impression of not being good enough and at the same time wanting to connect with someone. The metaphors used in the lyrics such as baby teeth and jewelry are employed to represent the memories and emotional baggage, thereby making it clear that it is very difficult to keep up with others and that one yearns for true love and understanding. Civilian lyrics are mainly about reflection, angst, love, solitude, and heartbreak. Moreover, the song recognizes the importance of one’s identity and self-esteem, nostalgia and childhood, as well as love and relationships. The lyrics include the themes of personal reflection and relationships that might need parental guidance, but they do not convey any explicit language, violence, or adult content that would require a higher rating.
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Civilian falls under the genre Alternative.
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Civilian song length is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
Who wrote Civilian lyrics?
Civilian is written by Jennifer Lynn Wasner.
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When was Civilian released?
It is first released on March 07, 2011 as part of Wye Oak's album "Civilian" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Civilian lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, Wye Oak’s 'Civilian' is a song that goes deep into the feelings of being vulnerable and self-conscious, thus giving the impression of not being good enough and at the same time wanting to connect with someone. The metaphors used in the lyrics such as baby teeth and jewelry are employed to represent the memories and emotional baggage, thereby making it clear that it is very difficult to keep up with others and that one yearns for true love and understanding. Civilian lyrics are mainly about reflection, angst, love, solitude, and heartbreak. Moreover, the song recognizes the importance of one’s identity and self-esteem, nostalgia and childhood, as well as love and relationships. The lyrics include the themes of personal reflection and relationships that might need parental guidance, but they do not convey any explicit language, violence, or adult content that would require a higher rating.
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Which genre is Civilian?
Civilian falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Civilian?
Civilian song length is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jennifer Lynn Wasner
Record Label(s): 2011 Merge Records
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