Rylan
Rylan

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Delving into the complex tapestry of human emotions and experiences, this poignant track paints a vivid picture of an individual navigating through life's challenges. The character, Rylan, appears to be a metaphor for those who feel marginalized or… Read more

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Rylan, you should try to get some sun
You remind me of everyone
Rylan, did you break your mother's heart?
Every time you tried to play your part

Is it easy to keep so quiet?
Everybody loves a quiet child
Underwater you're almost free
If you wanna be alone, come with me

Rylan, we can take the quick way out
You can turn blank-white in a blank-white house
Say that you're a pervert, you're a vulture
Don't you wanna be popular culture?

Is it easy to keep so quiet?
Everybody loves a quiet child
Underwater you're almost free
If you wanna be alone, come with me
Is it easy to live inside yourself?
All the little kids are high and hazy
Everybody got nowhere to go
Everybody wants to be amazing

Rylan, California's rotten
Dress light-blue to be forgotten
Eat your pearls on Sunday morning
Keep your conversations boring
Stay with me among the strangers
Change your mind and nothing changes
Don't let show any emotion
When you climb into the ocean

Rylan, you should try to get some sun
There's a little bit of hell in everyone
Rylan, you should try to get some sun
You remind me of everyone
Rylan, you should try to get some sun
There's a little bit of hell in everyone
Rylan, you should try to get some sun

Writer(s): Aaron Dessner, Matthew D. Berninger
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Rylan?

Delving into the complex tapestry of human emotions and experiences, this poignant track paints a vivid picture of an individual navigating through life's challenges. The character, Rylan, appears to be a metaphor for those who feel marginalized or misunderstood in society. The lyrics suggest Rylan's struggle with societal expectations and his desire to fit in, yet his innate need to stay true to himself. The repeated advice to "get some sun" may symbolize the need for self-care and personal growth. With references to California's rottenness and the dullness of Sunday mornings, the song highlights the disillusionment often felt in our quest for happiness and fulfillment. Ultimately, it underscores that everyone carries their own burdens ("a little bit of hell"), emphasizing shared human experience.

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