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You Are My Face

Wilco

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You Are My Face

Song byWilco
in AlbumSky Blue Sky

I remember my mother's

Sister's husband's brother

Working in the goldmine full-time

Filling in for sunshine

Filing into tight lines

Of ordinary beehives

The door screams I hate you

Hate you hanging around my blue jeans

Why is there no breeze

No currency of leaves

No current through the water wire

No feelings I can see

I trust no emotion

I believe in locomotion

But I've turned to rust as we've discussed

Though I must have let you down

too many times

In the dirt and the dust

I have no idea how this happens

All of my maps have been overthrown

Happenstance has changed my plans

So many times my heart has been outgrown

Now everybody's feeling all alone

Can't tell you who I am

When everybody's feeling all alone

Can't tell you who I am

I am looking forward

Toward the shadows tracing bones

Our faces stitched and sewing

Our houses hemmed into homes

Trying to be thankful

Our stories fit into phones

And our voices lift so easily

A gift given accidentally

When we're not sure

We're not alone

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

You Are My Face by Wilco explores themes of identity, self-reflection, and relationships. The lyrics delve into the complexities of understanding oneself and others. The song grapples with the idea of seeing parts of oneself in another person, blurring the lines between individual identity and the influence of close relationships. Poignant moments in the song include reflections on personal history and the passage of time, encapsulating feelings of nostalgia and introspection. These elements contribute to a deeper narrative about human connection and the continuous journey of self-discovery.

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