The song "The Sound" by Carly Rae Jepsen is about a complicated and tumultuous romantic relationship. The lyrics convey the speaker's frustration, confusion, and ultimately their decision to give up on the relationship. The opening lines, "I've been testing out the waters, I don't think I can swim, love" indicate that the speaker has been trying to navigate this relationship but feels overwhelmed and unsure if they can handle it. The phrase "With the way you rock me 'round" suggests that the love interest is unpredictable or causing emotional turbulence. The lyrics also express a sense of longing and dissatisfaction. The speaker mentions feeling more than just desire and wanting to be able to breathe freely. They desire a deeper emotional connection rather than just empty words and promises. The recurring line "I don't need the words, I want the sound" emphasizes their desire for genuine love and meaningful actions, rather than empty verbal declarations. The mention of "fool's gold" landing on their shoulder refers to the love interest's insincere gestures or promises, while the line "your lips are waterfalls" suggests that they can be sweet and persuasive, but ultimately misleading. The chorus expresses the speaker's exhaustion and lack of understanding of the love interest's intentions. They question if their vision of love aligns with what the other person wants and admit that love is more than just verbal affirmations. The bridge introduces a glimmer of hope and optimism as the speaker believes they are the only one for the love interest, but quickly acknowledges that this desire may just be temporary and sweet until it's over. They question if it is true desire or simply a fleeting feeling. Overall, the song "The Sound" portrays the complexities and challenges of a relationship, highlighting the speaker's frustrations, uncertainty, and ultimately their decision to let go and give up on expecting true love and emotional fulfillment from this particular person.
