From The Start Lyrics – Laufey

[Verse 2]
Here, Laufey expresses the pain they feel when the person they love talks about someone else, a new soulmate. The singer refers to the person's enthusiastic descriptions of this new person as "perfect blah, blah, blah," suggesting a sense of bitterness or frustration. Laufey yearns for the person they love to realize their feelings and hopes that one day they will come to their senses and confess their love. The desire to have at least a chance to express their feelings becomes evident in the lines "At least just let me say."...Read More

[Chorus]
The chorus encapsulates the central theme of the song. Laufey describes how their emotions surge when they talk to the person they love. The metaphor of Cupid shooting an arrow through the heart symbolizes the sudden and intense impact of love. The singer acknowledges that they might sound foolish or irrational ("sound like a loon") but questions whether the person they love also feels the same way. The chorus conveys a mixture of hope and vulnerability, as Laufey wonders if there's a possibility of mutual affection.

[Verse 3]
This verse emphasizes the turmoil and anguish that unrequited love brings. Laufey depicts themselves lying on their bed, staring into the blue, a representation of their contemplation and introspection. The term "unrequited terrifying" underscores the fear and pain that can arise from having feelings for someone who doesn't reciprocate. Despite the distress, the singer feels compelled to confess their love and share their emotions, implying a need for emotional release and closure.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated here, emphasizing the emotional impact of the situation and the repeated plea for mutual acknowledgment of their feelings.

[Outro]
The outro of the song brings the theme of the song full circle. Laufey reiterates their confession of love, emphasizing that their feelings have existed from the very beginning, suggesting that their affection has been enduring and consistent. The final lines "Confess I loved you / Just thinking of you / I know I've loved you from the start" encapsulate the entirety of the song's sentiment, with the singer confessing their love, expressing their thoughts about the person even when apart, and asserting the longevity of their feelings.

In summary, "From The Start" by Laufey is a poignant exploration of unrequited love, capturing the pain, longing, and vulnerability that come with having feelings for someone who doesn't feel the same way. The song reflects on the quiet moments, the pain of witnessing the person's affection for someone else, the intense emotional impact of interactions, and the desire to confess their enduring love. ...Read Less