Future Islands The Thief Lyrics know the real meaning of Future Island's The Thief Song lyrics
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Updated Jan 26, 2024
Future Islands The Thief Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I never had a place to call my own
And slept so many nights out all alone
I spent so many hours slowly breaking in
And finally found someone who'd let me in
But if I said too much, please let me know
It wouldn't be the first time I've been told
I got this darkened tongue from this bitter cold
Needed a little light to follow home
[Pre-Chorus]
I'd tip-toe past the lights
I'd hit the glow
Another silent night
Found no one home
This bric-a-brac has life that someone knows
A pit-er-pat, of life that I've been shown
[Chorus]
So I sit on my hands now
Sit on my hands now
Sit on my hands now
When you leave
I sit on my hands now
Sit on my hands now
Sit on my hands
A littlе thief
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[Post-Chorus]
I know, I've been gone
But I'vе been here all along
Hidden in the things you keep
Treasures that you hid and buried deep
[Verse 2]
But if I said too much, please let me know
It wouldn't be the first time I've been told
I got this darkened tongue from this bitter cold
Needed a little light to follow home
I couldn't count the windows open doors
Footprints through the garden, 'cross muddy floors
Another pack of Newports, credit cards
The things left form a childhood wanting more
[Chorus]
Sit on my hands now
Sit on my hands now
When you leave
I sit on my hands now
Sit on my hands now
Sit on my hands
A little thief
[Post-Chorus]
And I know I was gone
But I was here all along
Hidden in the things you keep
Treasures that you went and buried deep in the drawer
I know, I've been wrong
But I was barely holding on
Hidden in the things you keep
Treasures now forbidden, buried deep in the drawer
Gave you my life
Gave you my heart
Gave you my soul
Deep in the darkened
When I saw your light
I know I was home
But I'm all alone now
Future Islands The Thief Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "The Thief" by Future Islands explore the singer's journey in search of a place to belong. It describes the struggles of loneliness, the process of breaking into new experiences, and the eventual discovery of someone who allows them in. The plea for communication and understanding is evident in lines that ask to be informed if the singer says too much.
The chorus portrays the vulnerability and restraint felt when a loved one leaves, symbolized by sitting on hands. The post-chorus reflects on the singer being present all along, hidden in the treasures and memories kept by the other person. The song carries themes of nostalgia, longing, and the complexities of relationships.
Future Islands The Thief Lyrics Details
Artists
Future Islands
Release Date
2024
Available on
YouTube Music
Future Islands The Thief Lyrics Facts
"The Thief" by Future Islands delves into the singer's personal experiences, expressing themes of longing, solitude, and self-discovery. The lyrics narrate the struggles of not having a place to call one's own, spending lonely nights, and the gradual process of breaking into new spaces.
The plea for communication and the acknowledgment of a "darkened tongue" from bitter experiences convey vulnerability. The chorus, emphasizing sitting on hands when a loved one leaves, symbolizes a sense of restraint and waiting. The post-chorus reflects on being present despite physical absence, hidden in the memories and treasures kept by the other person. The song explores the complexities of relationships, nostalgia, and the impact of personal history on one's identity.
Future Islands The Thief Lyrics - FAQ
Future Islands was formed in 2006.
The band consists of Gerrit Welmers, William Cashion, Samuel T. Herring, and Michael Lowry.
Future Islands is based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Future Islands is known for their synth-pop sound.
The band originated in Greenville, North Carolina, United States.