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The Great Divide
Velvetine Lyrics


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Walls around your heart
I wanna get in
I wanna know you
You're scared to lose it all
I know who you've been
But I'll take a chance on you

You fight the light
You push it away
You're gone with the wind at the end of the day
But where are you going?
You play it safe
So there's nothing to win
I wanna come closer but you won't let me in
I wanna go where you're going

Pull me in tonight and stay forever
I wanna know the secrets of your heart
Let's begin tonight
It's now or never
Love won't happen til you try to cross the Great Divide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Velvetine's song The Great Divide speak to the challenge of breaking down emotional barriers and creating meaningful connections with others. The first verse acknowledges the presence of walls around the individual's heart, implying that the person is guarding themselves from getting hurt. However, the singer wants to connect with them and understand them on a deeper level despite this. The second verse describes the individual's tendency to push away light and play it safe, leading to a sense of stagnancy in their life. The chorus encourages the individual to take a chance and cross the "Great Divide" into vulnerability and emotionality, promising that love will follow.


Line by Line Meaning

Walls around your heart
You have built up emotional barriers around yourself


I wanna get in
I want to connect with you on a deeper level


I wanna know you
I want to understand you completely


You're scared to lose it all
You are afraid of being vulnerable and opening yourself up


I know who you've been
I am aware of your past and your struggles


But I'll take a chance on you
I am willing to risk my own emotional well-being to try and form a connection with you


You fight the light
You resist positive change and new experiences


You push it away
You reject opportunities for growth and healing


You're gone with the wind at the end of the day
Your emotions and actions are unpredictable and change quickly


But where are you going?
You don't seem to have a clear direction or purpose


You play it safe
You avoid taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone


So there's nothing to win
By not opening up and trying new things, you are missing out on potential rewards and growth


I wanna come closer but you won't let me in
I am trying to connect with you, but you are resistant to vulnerability and emotional intimacy


I wanna go where you're going
I want to understand your motives and passions and be a part of your journey


Pull me in tonight and stay forever
Open yourself up to a deeper connection and commitment with me


I wanna know the secrets of your heart
I want to understand your deepest desires and fears


Let's begin tonight
Let's start the journey towards emotional intimacy and growth


It's now or never
The opportunity for emotional growth and connection is only available in the present moment


Love won't happen til you try to cross the Great Divide
Emotional intimacy and connection requires vulnerability and a willingness to take risks and try new things




Writer(s): Aruna Abrams, Eloed Csaszar, Thomas Newman, Mario Egeto, Elod Csaszar Copyright: Kechil Songs O.B.O. Money Note Music

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