A heartfelt song about the complexities of friendship and evolving feelings, 'Vertigo' captures the tension of falling for a friend while watching a classic film. The lyrics explore the emotions of uncertainty, fear of heights—both literal and metaphorical—and the anxiety that comes with wanting more than just friendship. Baker's poignant storytelling encapsulates the thrill and fear of uncharted territory in relationships.
Verse 1:
Sitting close, watching shadows dance on the screen,
Your hand’s a whisper, it lingers, it’s a dream,
I wonder if you notice, the way you pull me in,
As the city spins, I feel the weight of what could have been.
Chorus:
I’m not mad, I’m not mad, don’t wanna fall from grace,
But your fingers brush my knee, keep my heart in place,
Do you know the heights, that I’m too scared to climb?
In this vertigo, I’m lost, running out of time.
Verse 2:
The world feels different, when it’s just you and I,
Every stolen glance, it makes the moments fly,
You’re twice as tall, but in my heart, I’m brave,
Can you see the trembling, as the quiet misbehaves?
Chorus:
I’m not mad, I’m not mad, don’t wanna fall from grace,
But your fingers brush my knee, keep my heart in place,
Do you know the heights, that I’m too scared to climb?
In this vertigo, I’m lost, running out of time.
Bridge:
A movie reel spins, but I’m lost in your gaze,
This thrill of uncertainty, a hazy purple haze,
My heart's racing faster, with each breath that I take,
Caught between the silence and the chance we can break.
Chorus:
I’m not mad, I’m not mad, don’t wanna fall from grace,
But your fingers brush my knee, keep my heart in place,
Do you know the heights, that I’m too scared to climb?
In this vertigo, I’m lost, running out of time.
Outro:
So I’m holding on tight, to what’s real and what’s true,
As the credits roll, I just hope you feel it too,
I’m not mad, I’m not mad, but dear, I’m afraid,
In this dizzying spiral, my heart’s unafraid.
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it's about falling for a friend, we're watching vertigo, and their hand is dangerously close to my knee. I wonder if they are aware of what they do to me, i wonder if they know that I'm afraid of heights. and they are twice taller than me. "I'm not mat I'm not mad I don't wanna die"
julien baker