The song "Flux" by Ellie Goulding explores the emotional turmoil and confusion that comes with being in love and the struggle to let go of a past relationship. In the lyrics, Ellie reflects on her feelings towards a person she once loved. She asks to be remembered in a simple way, not defined by her mistakes or words. The memories of the day they met are still vivid in her mind, and she hopes they do not forget her the way she feels they have forgotten her. Ellie admits to making sacrifices and changing herself to make the other person happy, only to realize that it wasn't enough. She questions the other person's patience and ability to understand the difference between what is real and what is fake. Despite the pain and confusion, Ellie confesses that she is still in love with the idea of loving this person. However, she acknowledges that this state of flux, or constant change, is not enough for her. She continues to hold on to the hope that their love can be rekindled, wanting to know if they could rise to even greater heights or if their relationship was simply built on lies. She reminisces about happier times spent on the beach, but realizes that those memories will gradually fade away. Ellie vows to keep those cherished memories to herself, as they bring her inner peace. She compares navigating through their troubled relationship to steering a ship through stormy seas, a metaphor for the difficulties they faced together. Ellie acknowledges that she should be grateful for the blessings she has, even in the midst of confusion. She admits that she may be learning a lesson through this experience. Despite the pain and uncertainty, she wanted the other person to save her from the emotional turmoil they find themselves in. In the chorus, Ellie reiterates her lingering love for the idea of loving this person, highlighting that it's a state of flux, always changing. However, she admits that this idea alone is not enough for her to sustain a meaningful relationship. Nevertheless, she continues to hold on, desperately wanting to know if their love could still thrive. She wonders if they would be living in Camden, a neighborhood in London, and if she would attend their band's concert. These questions represent her desire to know if they could still have a future together. Ultimately, Ellie accepts that she is still in love with the idea of loving this person, but acknowledges that it is not enough to sustain a healthy and fulfilling relationship. She continues to hold on to hope, but realizes that she may need to let go in order to find true happiness.
