Only This Moment
Röyksopp Lyrics
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Holds us together
Close to perfection
Nothing else out there
No one to guide us
Lost in our senses
Deep down inside I know our love will die
Only this moment
Holds us together
Lost in confusion
Feelings are out there
Scared of devotion
Doubting intentions
Deep down inside I know our love will die
Stay or forever go
Play or you'll never know
What heaven decided
You can't deny it's
All you've been waiting for
Stay or forever go
Play or you'll never know
Your spirit's divided
You will decide if I'm
All you've been waiting for
Clouds in my head have been parted with grace
By the voices of an angel revealing her face
And her words they make sense 'n' I do understand
Falling in love isn't part of a plan
Forces within me mix reason with lust, but
I'll try to accept it and not make it worse
'cause I know I might loose it by taking the chance,
(But) love without pain isn't really romance
Only this moment
Holds us together
Close to perfection
Nothing else out there
Always beside her
Trusting my senses
Deep down inside I know love will survive
Only this moment
Holds us together
Close to the other
Nothing else out there
Always beside her
Trusting my senses
Deep down inside I know love will survive
The song "Only This Moment" by Röyksopp talks about the fleeting nature of love and the confusion that arises when one tries to reconcile their emotions with their rational mind. The first verse sets the backdrop with the idea that the only thing that is holding two people together is the present moment. There is a feeling of perfection in the moment, but it is fleeting and they know that their love will die. The second verse continues with the same idea, but the confusion and doubts about each other's intentions are more prominent. The fear of devotion and the doubt about each other's trust make them realize that their love is not sustainable.
The chorus is a call to action, a plea to make a decision whether to stay in the moment or forever leave. It is interesting to note that the choice is not between staying and leaving, but rather staying and forever leaving. The song suggests that the choice to stay in the moment is not without consequences, and one must be prepared to accept the outcome. The verses and the chorus are followed by a bridge where the singer talks about the conflicting emotions within themselves. They talk about the voices of an angel that reveal a face and make sense, but they also acknowledge the forces that mix reason with lust. The singer talks about accepting the love without making it worse and the realization that the love without pain is not really romance.
Overall, the song "Only This Moment" is a powerful representation of the conflicting feelings that arise when one tries to reconcile their rational mind with their emotions. It is a song that acknowledges the fleeting nature of love and the importance of staying in the moment while also acknowledging the consequences of that choice.
Line by Line Meaning
Only this moment
The present time is the only thing that holds our relationship together
Holds us together
Our bond is what keeps us connected and united
Close to perfection
Our situation is very ideal and almost flawless
Nothing else out there
There is nothing else that could be better outside of this moment with each other
No one to guide us
We're on our own here in figuring out where our relationship goes
Lost in our senses
We're caught up in the moment and are purely relying on our emotions and sensations
Deep down inside I know our love will die
Despite the seemingly perfect moment, I have a feeling that our relationship will ultimately fail
Lost in confusion
Our feelings and emotions are all over the place and we're unsure of where we stand
Feelings are out there
Our emotions and desire for each other are very present and intense
Scared of devotion
We're hesitant to fully commit to each other and are scared of the potential consequences
Doubting intentions
We're not completely sure of each other's true motives and intentions in the relationship
Stay or forever go
We have to make a decision about whether to stay in the relationship or end things forever
Play or you'll never know
Unless we take a chance and try to make things work, we'll never know what could have been
What heaven decided
Perhaps fate or a higher being has already decided our fate in this relationship
You can't deny it's
We can't deny that this relationship is something we've been waiting for and wanting
All you've been waiting for
This relationship is everything you've been looking for in a partner
Your spirit's divided
You're conflicted about your feelings and desires
You will decide if I'm
Ultimately, you're the one who has to decide if I'm the one for you
Clouds in my head have been parted with grace
I've been able to clear my mind and gain clarity thanks to a significant other
By the voices of an angel revealing her face
A special person has helped me see things in a new light and opened up new possibilities
And her words they make sense 'n' I do understand
The things this person says to me truly resonate and make sense
Falling in love isn't part of a plan
Sometimes love just happens and it's not something you can plan for
Forces within me mix reason with lust, but
I'm torn between my logical thoughts and my desires for this person
I'll try to accept it and not make it worse
I'll attempt to embrace my feelings and not cause harm to the relationship
(But) love without pain isn't really romance
In order for love to truly be genuine, there has to be some sort of struggle or challenge
Always beside her
I'm always by her side and supporting her
Trusting my senses
I'm relying on my intuition and emotions to guide me in this relationship
Deep down inside I know love will survive
Despite the challenges and doubts, I believe that our love will endure and prosper
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SVEIN BERGE, TORBJORN BRUNDTLAND, KATE C. HAVNEVIK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ashley__c
Only this (moment)
Holds us (together)
Close to (perfection)
Nothing else (out there)
No one to (guide us)
Lost in our (senses)
Deep down inside I know our love will die
Only this (moment)
Holds us (together)
Lost in (confusion)
Feelings are (out there)
Scared of (devotion)
Doubting (intentions)
Deep down inside I know our love will die
Stay or forever go
Play or you'll never know
What heaven decided
You can't deny it's
All you've been waiting for
Stay or forever go
Play or you'll never know
Your spirit's divided
You will decide if I'm
All you've been waiting for
Clouds in my head have been parted with grace
By the voice of an angel revealing her face
And her words they make sense 'n' I do understand
Falling in love isn't part of the plan
Forces within me mix reason with lust, but
I'll try to accept it and not make it worse
'Cause I know I might lose it by taking the chance
(But) love without pain isn't really romance
Only this (moment)
Holds us (together)
Close to (perfection)
Nothing else (out there)
Always (beside her)
Trusting my (senses)
Deep down inside I know love will survive
Only this (moment)
Holds us (together)
Close to (the other)
Nothing else (out there)
Always (beside her)
Trusting my (senses)
Deep down inside I know love will survive
@myamazingflix
This song, 15 years on, will never cease to amaze me, on just how perfectly they describe certain moments of young love
@TutNStrut
The first time i heard this song, I was standing at the top of my command's ship in the winter months of Manama, Bahrain in the Middle East while watching the sun set. It was a very memorable experience...and if you asked me what else i remember about Bahrain...only that moment.
@Kaedesis
Greetings from Bahrain
@TutNStrut
Kaedesis Thank you my Bahraini brother...or sister. ^_^
@Kaedesis
Antonio Paulette sister :) lucky you escaped the crazy heat in here! Funny that I opened this video and found your recent comment. Have a good day and best of luck in your next plans.
@TutNStrut
Kaedesis The heat was not that bad...in the winter months. But i enjoyed myself there. Hope you have fun in the years to come. :)
@EraJavukh
+Antonio Paulette Are you Muslim?
@karlydiaz579
Just my luck Lindsay Lohan and Chris Pine 😍
@MsManiboo32
Omg same!!
@reyanmilanakseven6207
Best movie ever