Story Behind The Song
This a song about confusion and hurt in a relationship. What happened? Why did it happen and what will happen?
Song Description
Acoustic guitar, followed by layered piano. The first vocal is deep male with a higher male voice commencing in the first chorus. It builds up with electric guitar and other instrumentation before hitting dueling saxophones,leading into the crescendo of the last chorus.
| Song Length |
5:03 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
| Mood |
Poignant, Anxious |
Subject |
Relationship, Dysfunctional Relations |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
State of the Union
My world's been changing
Since you left me wondering why
About love life and everything
And if any rules apply
I may mourn loss of innocence
Yet I've not a tear to cry
Now I can't move
Since you tore the wings off this butterfly
So won't you tell me
Am I not enough for you
Did we not have a union
That was steadfast, strong and true
Were there not times when that union
Had our spirits flying high
Now I can't move
Since you tore the wings off this butterfly
Now my façade my seem hard to you
But deep inside this cocoon
I am fragile
But do I need you for my cure
So won't you tell me
Am I not enough for you
Did we not have a union
That was steadfast, strong and true
Were there not times when that union
Had our spirits flying high
Now I can't move
Since you tore the wings off this butterfly
My world's been changing
Since you left me wondering why...