Cynic
Cynic

Noah Kahan - Cynic Lyrics

In this introspective tune, the artist grapples with the harsh realities of fame and growing older. He longs for simpler times when he had an open mind and life seemed less complicated. The repeated line "I'm a cynic" reflects his disillusionment with the… Read more

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Cynic Lyrics

I'd change my name to find a space to get some rest
I'd give my face to find a place to put my head
But this is who we are
There's no glamour to it
I board the plane and sleep my way to LAX
I cried at the rain, but there's no way that I'm depressed
Oh, if I think too hard
I'm scared I might lose it

Oh
The Hollywood sign don't catch my eye much anymore (oh-oh-ooh)
Leave it to time to make me feel I'm getting old
I'm living with it
Give me the open mind that I had before

(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
I'm living with it
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
I'm living with it
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
Oh, I'm a cynic
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
Give me the open mind that I had before

They sense the blame that comes with failure and success
Would it make me famous if I break down in the press?
And give them what they want
There's no effort to it

Oh
The Hollywood sign don't catch my eye much anymore (oh-oh-ooh)
Leave it to time to make me feel I'm getting old
I'm living with it
Give me the open mind that I had before

(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
I'm living with it
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
I'm living with it
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
Oh, I'm a cynic
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
Give me the open mind that I had before

I miss the days when one was better than the last
I miss the taste of growing pains I knew would pass
Oh, I miss those thoughts
And that fear of losing

Oh
I don't know why I see no light in anything (oh-oh-ooh)
Leave it to life to turn my strengths back into weaknesses
But I'm living with 'em
So give me the open mind that I had before

(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
I'm living with it
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
I'm living with it
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
Oh, I'm a cynic
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
Give me the open mind that I had before
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh) there's something missing darling, oh
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
I'm living with it
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh) 'cause I'm a cynic, darling, ah
(Oh-oh-oh-ooh)
Give me the open mind that I had before

Writer(s): Joel Little, Noah Kahan
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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What is the Meaning of Cynic?

In this introspective tune, the artist grapples with the harsh realities of fame and growing older. He longs for simpler times when he had an open mind and life seemed less complicated. The repeated line "I'm a cynic" reflects his disillusionment with the world around him, particularly the superficiality of Hollywood. Despite his struggles, he acknowledges that he's living with these feelings and yearns to regain the optimism he once had. It's a poignant reminder that success and age can bring unexpected challenges, but it's possible to seek a return to authenticity and genuine experience. #GrowingOlder #FameStruggles #Nostalgia #SeekingAuthenticity

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