Too Sad

Ex:Re, the solo project of Elena Tonra from the band Daughter, delves deep into the raw and unfiltered emotions of heartbreak in the song 'Too Sad.' The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person haunted by the memories of a past relationship, unable to move on or readjust to life before their love. The recurring imagery of the house and the road being overtaken by these memories suggests an all-encompassing sorrow that permeates every aspect of the narrator's life.

The song's refrain, 'He will, he will, he will,' emphasizes the inevitability of these memories resurfacing, no matter how much the narrator wishes to forget. The use of physical objects, like 'dusty amulets' and 'fingerprints on household things,' serves as metaphors for the lingering presence of the lost love. These objects are imbued with emotional weight, making it impossible for the narrator to interact with them without being overwhelmed by sadness.

The lines 'I'm too sad to touch' and 'I'm too sad to fuck' starkly convey the depth of the narrator's despair. These phrases highlight the physical and emotional paralysis that comes with intense grief. The desire to 'write you back here' as the narrator's 'best work' underscores the longing to undo the past and reclaim the lost relationship, even though it is an unattainable wish. The repetition of 'to forget you' at the end of the song encapsulates the central struggle of trying to move on from a love that has left an indelible mark on the narrator's life.