The song “Celia” by Kori Mullan explores themes of remembrance, loss, and the lasting impact of a loved one’s presence. The lyrics speak to the idea of how someone can continue to exist vividly in our thoughts and memories even after they are physically gone.
In the first verse, the songwriter emph...
[Verse 1]
Never be so kind, you forget to be clever
But never be so clever, you forget to be kind
[Refrain]
And if I didn't know better, I’d think you were talking to me now
If I didn't know better, I'd think you were still around
[Chorus]
What died didn’t stay dead, what died didn't stay dead
You're alive, you're alive in my head
What died didn't stay dead, what died didn't stay dead
You're alive, so alive
[Verse 2]
Never be so politе, you forget your power
Nevеr wield such power, you forget to be polite
[Refrain]
And if I didn't know better, I’d think you were listening to me now
If I didn’t know better, I'd think you were still around
[Chorus]
What died didn’t stay dead, what died didn't stay dead
You're alive, you're alive in my head
What died didn’t stay dead, what died didn't stay dead
You're alive, so alive
[Verse 3]
The autumn chill that wakes me up
You loved the amber sky so much
Warm winds and frozen swims, you'd always go past where our feet could touch
[Verse 4]
And I'd complain the whole way there
The car ride back and up the stairs
I should have asked you questions, I should have asked you how to be
[Refrain]
I asked you to write it down for me
I should have kept every word restored cause every scrap of you would be taken from me
Watched as you signed your name, Celia
All your closets of backlog dreams and you left it all to me
[Chorus]
What died didn't stay dead, what died didn't stay dead
You're alive, you're alive in my head
What died didn't stay dead, what died didn't stay dead
You're alive, so alive
[Refrain]
And if I didn't know better, I'd think you were singing to me now
If I didn't know better, I'd think you were still around
[Outro]
I know better, but I still feel you all around
I know better, and you're still around
Celia was written by Kori Mullan.
Celia was produced by .
Kori Mullan released Celia on Wed Apr 12 2023.