Gimme Half
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics

The lyrics to The Devil Wears Prada's song Gimme Half seem to be about the idea of ascension or growth, both personally and collectively. The opening line "keep this on your mind, keep it within your eyelids" suggests that whatever the subject matter of the song is, it should be held close and kept top of mind. The following line "we have ascended countless stairs, perhaps it has interrupted our thoughts" seems to imply that the process of growth, while important, can also be distracting or disorienting.

The next lines "regret is an inception, regret is a beginning" suggest that regret can actually be a motivator for change, the starting point for growth. The imagery of "miles and miles of wires build the apparatus, but don't mistake power lines for shelter" seems to imply that the structures we build to support ourselves (whether literal or metaphorical) are not always enough to protect us. The singer admits to having forgotten this truth and posits that it will likely happen again.

The line "drink and binge the waters of the sea" is a striking and evocative image that seems to suggest a desire for total immersion in experience. The repetition of the phrase "keep this on your mind, keep it within your eyelids" throughout the song reinforces the importance of focused attention and awareness. The final lines "everything is left, with faith some minds are sand but I prefer concrete. This is what is going to separate us from them. Time for the next chapter" suggests a desire for stability and permanence in a shifting world, and a belief in the importance of this trait for survival and success.