Walls

Emery's song 'Walls' delves into the complexities of emotional barriers and the struggle to communicate within a relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of isolation and the internal battles that come with it. The opening lines, 'We write a thousand pages, they're torn and on the floor,' suggest a history of attempts to connect and communicate, all of which have ended in failure. The imagery of 'headlights hammer the windows' and being 'locked behind these doors' evokes a sense of entrapment and the relentless pressure from the outside world.

The recurring theme of walls throughout the song symbolizes the emotional barriers that the narrator has built up. Lines like 'I've built these walls come get to me, come get to me' indicate a desperate plea for someone to break through these defenses. The walls are not just physical but emotional, representing the scars and marks left by past experiences. The mention of 'painting pictures, bleeding colors' and 'blanket the windows' adds a layer of artistic expression to the pain and isolation, suggesting that these emotions are deeply ingrained and ever-present.

The song also touches on the difficulty of vulnerability and the fear of being truly seen. 'Sometimes it gets so hard to breathe. Your eyes see right through me' captures the anxiety and discomfort that comes with being emotionally exposed. The lines 'Your face is so contagious, it wears announcements, it leaves me breathless, I won't forget this' highlight the impact of the other person's presence and the lasting impression they leave. The song concludes with a sense of resignation and acceptance, acknowledging that 'This place, these walls mean everything to me,' indicating that these emotional barriers have become an integral part of the narrator's identity.