Hope There's Someone
Antony and the Johnsons Lyrics
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Who'll take care of me
When I die, will I go?
Hope there's someone
Who'll set my heart free
Nice to hold, when I'm tired
There's a ghost on the horizon (there's a ghost, there's a ghost)
When I, go to bed
How can I fall asleep at night? (How can I? How can I? How can I?)
How will I rest my head?
Oh, I'm scared of the middle place
Between light and nowhere
I don't want to be the one
Left in there, left in there
There's a man on the horizon (there's a man, there's a man, there's a man)
Wish that I'd go to bed
If I fall to his feet tonight (if I fall, if I fall, if I fall)
Will I rest my head?
So here's hoping I will not drown
Or paralyze in light
And godsend I don't want to go
To the seal's watershed
Hope there's someone
Who'll take care of me
When I die, will I go?
Hope that someone
Will set my heart free
Nice to hold, when I'm tired
The song "Hope There's Someone" by Antony and the Johnsons is a deeply introspective and melancholic piece, exploring the themes of mortality, loneliness and the human desire for companionship. The opening lines of the song express the hope that there is someone out there who will take care of the singer after they die, and set their heart free. The lyrics reveal a sense of vulnerability and fear of the unknown that comes with the idea of passing away.
The second verse of the song is particularly poignant as it talks about the ghost on the horizon that torments the singer when they go to bed. The singer is unable to rest their head due to the fear of being alone in the middle place between light and nowhere, left to suffer in utter solitude. The third verse introduces the idea of a man on the horizon, perhaps someone who can offer the singer some kind of solace and comfort, but it remains unclear if this is a reality or just a fantasy.
Throughout the song, there is a strong sense of longing and desperation for human connection, perhaps reflecting Antony Hegarty's own personal struggles with gender identity and feelings of isolation. The sparse instrumentation and haunting vocals add to the emotional weight of the lyrics, making for a devastatingly beautiful piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope there's someone
Desire for the presence of someone who will care for me.
Who'll take care of me
Someone who will look after and tend to me.
When I die, will I go
Concern for what will happen after I pass away.
Who'll set my heart free
Yearning for emotional liberation and relief.
Nice to hold, when I'm tired
The comfort and warmth of physical contact when I am weary.
There's a ghost on the horizon
A perception of something ominous or foreboding in the distance.
When I go to bed
At the end of the day, when I prepare to rest.
How can I fall asleep at night
The struggle to find peace and tranquility at bedtime.
How will I rest my head
How can I find relief and serenity.
Oh I'm scared of the middle place
Fear of being stuck in a state of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Between light and nowhere
In a transitional phase where there is no clear direction.
I don't want to be the one
The desire to avoid being left alone, abandoned or isolated.
Left in there, left in there
Repeated affirmation of the fear of being alone and isolated.
There's a man on the horizon
The potential for a new or different relationship or connection.
Wish that I'd go to bed
The longing for a sense of rest and completion.
If I fall to his feet tonight
The possibility of surrendering to a new or different relationship.
Will allow, rest my head
The hope that falling at someone's feet will bring peace and tranquility.
So here's hoping I will not drown
The hope that I will survive and not be overwhelmed by my fears.
Or paralyze in light
The fear of being frozen or trapped by the brightness or clarity of a situation.
And Godsend I don't want to go
A plea for divine intervention or protection.
To the seal's watershed
To a potentially dangerous or risky situation.
Ooh
Expressing empathy and understanding.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anohni Hegarty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hope there's someone
Who'll take care of me
When I die, will I go
Hope there's someone
Who'll set my heart free
Nice to hold, when I'm tired
There's a ghost on the horizon
When I, go to bed
How can I fall asleep at night
How will I rest my head
Oh I'm scared of the middle place
Between light and nowhere
I don't want to be the one
Left in there, left in there
There's a man on the horizon
Wish that I'd go to bed
If I fall to his feet tonight
Will allow, rest my head
So here's hoping I will not drown
Or paralyze in light
And Godsend I don't want to go
To the seal's watershed
Hope there's someone
Who'll take care of me
When I die, will I go
Hope there's someone
Who'll set my heart free
Nice to hold, when I'm tired
Ooh
Ooh
@gilbear3091
I'm jealous of the person who hears this for the first time!
@FrenchieNinotchka
Me... and I am totally crushed between awe, pain and love. This is mind blowing
@will7953
Me =) this piece makes me feel a hopeful feeling, and it urged me to write this very comment, just to connect with someone.
@theindestructiblenomad5633
Great comment that evoked happy memories for me. You inspired me to tell my little story of hearing this music for the first time! Thanks, friend!
@starrr2you
I'm hearing it for the first time and all I can simply say is WOW! Beautiful voice.
@riccardobassi7156
Every time is the first time
@LukeTaylorOfficial
One of the worlds best voices. Criminally underrated.
@ellendonahue556
Are you serious? I can barely understand what she is singing, one or two words here and there and that's it. That's not a good singer. OK, she has a good tone, nice vibrato but her enunciation utterly sucks. Why write lyrics at all if you are going to mumble sing?
@LukeTaylorOfficial
@@ellendonahue556 I said one of the best “voices”, not singers. Two very different things.
@franjaureguim
Luke… they’d never understand…. It’s Not underrated. Kept safe instead. Let’s keep her in secret. So she’ll be safe. 🌙