Tongue (feat. Holly Walker)

Maribou State's song 'Tongue,' featuring Holly Walker, delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship where one partner is deeply invested, while the other is indifferent. The opening lines, 'No light when I ask you, that's a shame / No high better than you, easy,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the speaker's disappointment and longing. The phrase 'I'm tripping over my own tongue' suggests a struggle to communicate feelings, possibly due to the fear of rejection or the realization that their love is not reciprocated.

The recurring theme of lies and deception is evident in the chorus, 'You made it so obvious that you're not in love / You never gave a damn bout us 'cause you're not in love.' This stark realization hits the speaker hard, likening desire to an illness that chokes them. The metaphor of being 'lit up' and 'smoked' by the partner indicates a sense of being used and discarded. The emotional numbness that follows is a common response to such heartbreak, as the speaker grapples with the end of the relationship and the lingering doubts about what went wrong.

The imagery of 'rolling down into the wildest dream' and 'sent my soul downstream' evokes a sense of being carried away by emotions and losing control. The song captures the essence of unrequited love, where one person's indifference can lead to profound emotional pain for the other. Maribou State and Holly Walker's collaboration brings this poignant narrative to life, blending evocative lyrics with a haunting melody that resonates with anyone who has experienced the sting of unreturned affection.