In this blue tune, in my opinion, she speaks about a past relationship where she was too “clingy” and she is apologizing.
[Verse 1]
I'm wasted, losing time
I'm a foolish, fragile spine
I want all that is not mine
I want him but we're not right
[Chorus]
In the darkness I will meet my creators
And they will all agree that I'm a suffocator
[Verse 2]
I should go now quietly
For my bones have found a place
To lie down and sleep
Where all my layers can become reeds
All my limbs can become trees
All my children can become me
What a mess I leave
To follow
To follow
To follow
To follow
[Chorus]
In the darkness I will meet my creators
And they will all agree that I'm a suffocator
Suffocator, suffocator
Oh love
I'm sorry if I smothered you
I'm sorry if I smothered you
I sometimes wish I'd stayed inside
My mother
Never to come out
Smother was written by Elena Tonra & Igor Haefeli.
Smother was produced by Rodaidh McDonald & Igor Haefeli.
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