Lyrics: I try, I try to make you cry and make you love me. Oh, I would say yes. The need to be the best before the need to rest. Oh, I would say yes. The song "Symphonia IX (My Wait Is U)" by Grimes is a haunting and emotional track that explores themes of longing, obsession, and inner turmoil. The lyrics depict the desperation of wanting someone's affection and attention, even if it means causing pain or playing manipulative games ("To make you cry and make you love me"). The repeated phrase "Oh, I would say yes" suggests a willingness to do whatever it takes to win over this person. The need to be the best before resting could represent the relentless pursuit of perfection or success in order to be deserving of love. The line "See, my wait is you, my wait is you, my wait is you" expresses the idea that the protagonist's entire existence revolves around this person. They are unable to move forward or find happiness without them. The insistence on not going on without them emphasizes the depth of their attachment and dependency. The lyrics also hint at the pain and internal conflict that this obsession brings. The line "To make the pain, to feel the flame can be trying" suggests that the protagonist may understand the toxicity of their actions, but still can't help themselves. They are willing to endure suffering and self-destruction if it means having a chance with the person they desire. The song ends with the line "So as you fade away alive, I lay dying." This lyric amplifies the intensity of the protagonist's emotions, implying that their world is collapsing as this person slowly drifts away. It showcases the devastation and despair they feel as they realize their wait for love might be in vain. Overall, "Symphonia IX (My Wait Is U)" delves into the complexities of love, obsession, and the lengths one is willing to go for someone they cannot let go of. The lyrics paint a picture of a person consumed by their desires, willing to sacrifice their own well-being for the hope of gaining love and affection.
