The song "You Said" by The Horrors is about losing oneself after a trauma or a major event. The lyrics describe a person who has been told they have gotten what they were seeking but feel lost and drained. The whispers that surround them are heavy and endless, weighing them down. The imagery of "After the crash come the waves, And leave you with nothing, At least next to nothing" speaks to the aftermath of an emotional or physical event that leaves the person with nothing but a void. They are left searching for something more, longing for love and companionship to fill the emptiness. The lines "Now the echoes are endless, Whenever you say it aloud, All the whispers are heavy, And the whispers they wear you down" further emphasize the feeling of being overwhelmed and haunted by the events that have transpired. The final lines of the song describe a person who has been left alone and forgotten, barely alive and too far gone to even recognize the love and connection that is being offered to them. The plea for love and more is a desperate cry for help and a yearning to find meaning and purpose in life again. Overall, "You Said" is a powerful and hauntingly beautiful song that speaks to the universal human experience of loss, pain, and longing for love and connection.
