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In Vain
Sylvan Lyrics


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You smile, you charm, you hold his sense –
Bewilder everything
So hard to see – you can hardly keep back your tears
So innocent, you enchant the world –
But don’t care at all, seek something else
You’re blinding, you’re hiding…

If you held out your hand,
Would it be such a dangerous deed?
Would you loose your dream?
If you held out your hand,
You could hope that your prince’s waiting near…
Should he wait in vain?

You give, you play a twinkling star,
But never close enough
And when you shine
you hide how fragile you are
So differently – repulsive force
That’s why you hesitate
But somehow more

It’s silent all around, a shattered trace…
The dim glow hesitates to light your face
Your ego smeared –
All that remains this night
A shadow on your face –
Should all this fade emptiness?
Oh no! Oh no!
Love should not be wasted in vain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "In Vain" by Sylvan talks about a person who portrays themselves as charming and innocent but is hiding their fragility behind it. This person seems to seek something else and uses their charm to deceive others. The artist questions if this person is willing to take a risk and hold out their hand to reach for something more significant or if they will let their dream fade away in vain. The lyrics also suggest that this individual is hesitant and repulsive, which prevents them from taking the necessary steps to reach their aspirations.


The artist talks about the consequences of wasting love in vain and how it can lead to emptiness. The song's chorus highlights the importance of not giving up on love and finding it despite the challenges. Overall, the lyrics of "In Vain" convey a message of hope even in the face of uncertainty and obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

You smile, you charm, you hold his sense –
You use your charisma and charm to captivate him


Bewilder everything
You confuse and mystify everyone around you


So hard to see – you can hardly keep back your tears
You struggle to hide the sadness that you feel inside


So innocent, you enchant the world –
Your innocence and charm captivate the world around you


But don’t care at all, seek something else
Despite appearing innocent, you are not content and seek something more


You’re blinding, you’re hiding…
Your actions and behavior are misleading and difficult to understand


If you held out your hand,
If you were to reach out


Would it be such a dangerous deed?
Would it be a risky move?


Would you loose your dream?
Would you risk losing everything you dream of?


You could hope that your prince’s waiting near…
You could hope that someone who loves you is waiting for you


Should he wait in vain?
Should he wait for you even if his efforts are futile?


You give, you play a twinkling star,
You give the impression of being a bright star


But never close enough
But never actually present or fully available


And when you shine
And when you do show your true self


you hide how fragile you are
You conceal your vulnerability


So differently – repulsive force
Your unusual behavior has a repellent effect on others


That’s why you hesitate
That's why you are uncertain and indecisive at times


But somehow more
But somehow you are more than what you seem


It’s silent all around, a shattered trace…
Everything has fallen apart, and there is silence around you


The dim glow hesitates to light your face
Even a faint light struggles to illuminate your face


Your ego smeared –
Your ego has been affected


All that remains this night
The only thing left this night


A shadow on your face –
Is a shadow of sadness on your face


Should all this fade emptiness?
Should all this disappear into emptiness?


Oh no! Oh no!
That would be unacceptable!


Love should not be wasted in vain
Love is too precious to be squandered or used without purpose




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