Soft Shock
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Lyrics
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Ever, lasts forever
Well it's a shock, shock to your soft side
Summer moon
Catch your shut eyes in your room
In my room
In your room
In my room
Louder, lips speak louder
Better, back together
Still it's a shock, shock to your soft side
Summer moon
Catch your shut eyes in my room
In your room
In my room
In your room
Whats the time
Whats the day
Go and leave me
Whats the time [Repeat x2]
Whats the place
Go and leave me
Out,
Leave me out [Repeat x3]
The lyrics to Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Soft Shock" involve an unknown figure speaking to another unknown person, and how the love and connection they share is forever. The idea of the "soft side" is introduced, which refers to the vulnerability and tenderness that exists in every person. The song mentions a "summer moon," a symbol of hope and new beginnings, and how it sheds light on one's innermost thoughts and desires.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the shock that comes with the vulnerability of love, and how it can catch one off guard. The second verse introduces a new perspective, where the lips speak louder and the love is better than before. However, the shock of vulnerability still exists, and the "shut eyes" symbolize the fear that comes with exposing one's soft side.
The outro of the song repeats the phrase "go and leave me," emphasizing the idea of separation and loss. Overall, the lyrics of "Soft Shock" convey the fear, vulnerability, and shock that comes with being in love, and how it can sometimes be overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Unknown, talk to unknown
Communicating with someone you don't know.
Ever, lasts forever
The feeling of something lasting forever.
Well it's a shock, shock to your soft side
Unexpectedly experiencing emotions that are usually hidden.
Summer moon
A symbol of a moment in time that represents excitement and possibility.
Catch your shut eyes in your room
Taking a moment to reflect privately.
In my room
Feeling a sense of comfort and safety in one's own space.
Louder, lips speak louder
Having the confidence to speak one's mind and make themselves heard.
Better, back together
Reconciliation after a disagreement or separation.
Still it's a shock, shock to your soft side
Even though things seem to have been resolved, there may still be lingering feelings of vulnerability.
Whats the time
A sense of disconnection from daily routine and a desire to not be tethered by time constraints.
Whats the day
A confusion over what day it is due to a break in routine.
Go and leave me
A desire to be alone.
Whats the place
Feeling disoriented and unsure of surroundings.
Out,
A desire for escape and to be removed from one's current situation.
Leave me out [Repeat x3]
Repetition of the desire to be alone and removed from the world.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN CHASE, KAREN LEE ORZOLEK, NICHOLAS JOSEPH ZINNER
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Nadia
on "date with the night"
I got a date with the night
Burnin' out my finger
Gonna catch the kids dry
Gonna walk on water
Buyin' out the fight
We're sweatin' in the winter
Both thighs squeeze tight
Choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke...
Don't tell me to fix her
Don't tell me to fix her
Just take a bite
No hangin' no picture
Flyin' out my sight
Droppin' brides at the altar
Both thighs squeeze tight
Choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke...
I'll set you I'll set it off
I'll set you I'll set it off
I'll set you I'll set it off off
I'll set you I'll set it off
I'll set you I'll set it off
I'll set you I'll set it off
I'll set you I'll set it off off off
Buyin' out the fight
Gonna walk on water
Gonna catch the kids dry
Gonna bend my finger
Flyin' out my sight
We're sweatin' in the winter
Both thighs squeeze tight
Both thighs squeeze tight