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†hholyghs†
††† Lyrics
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I come inside you and haunt your dreams
Baby I don't mind, you can fake it
But I don't mind, come away with me.
You make a godly servant
Protect your bible between your knees
Baby I won't mind, let me play with it
The funeral party favorite
I'm the ghost in the human shape
Baby I don't mind if you play with me
I don't mind, run away with me.
We'll drink from the waves and feel our souls,
Fall asleep on the graves and seal our souls.
Get drunk on the waves, reveal our souls
Fall asleep on the graves and seal our souls
I know when the angel calls you
You'll cross your fingers then fall asleep
Baby i don't mind if you play with me
I don't mind, come away with me
We'll drink from the waves and feel our souls,
We'll fall asleep on the graves and seal our souls.
Get drunk on the waves, reveal our souls
We fall asleep on the graves and seal our souls.
The lyrics to †††'s (Crosses') song "†hholyghs†" are haunting and cryptic, with possible themes relating to desire, temptation, and indulgence. The first stanza depicts a scene of sexual intimacy, with the singer "coming inside" the other person and "haunting their dreams." Despite the physical act being possibly faked, the singer doesn't mind and invites the person to "run away with me." The second stanza presents a religious element, with the other person being described as a "godly servant" who protects their bible. However, the singer still wants to "play with it" and escape with the other person. The chorus depicts a vision of drinking from the waves and falling asleep on graves, an allusion to death and perhaps giving in to their desires. The final stanza returns to the idea of the angel's call, with the singer wanting the other person to escape with them instead of waiting to fall asleep.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in various ways, but a common theme is the juxtaposition of religious imagery and sexual desire. The singer is tempting the other person to indulge with them despite their religious beliefs, or perhaps questioning the power dynamics between faith and physical love. Another possible interpretation is that the song is about escaping societal expectations and consequences for their actions, with the graves and waves representing a place to escape and be free.
Line by Line Meaning
Here on this stainless table
In this sterile environment, free from any impurity or dirtiness.
I come inside you and haunt your dreams
I have a deep and lasting impact on your subconscious thoughts and desires.
Baby I don't mind, you can fake it
I am aware that you may pretend or put on a facade, but it doesn't bother me.
But I don't mind, come away with me.
Despite any reservations or doubts, I still want you to join me and experience what I have to offer.
You make a godly servant
You embody devotion and piety, as if serving a higher power.
Protect your bible between your knees
Keep your sacred beliefs close to you, guarding them with great care.
Baby I won't mind, let me play with it
I understand the gravity of what you hold dear, but I still want to interact with it in my own way.
I don't mind, run away with it.
We can escape and journey together, even with our differing beliefs and values.
The funeral party favorite
I am the preferred guest at gatherings honoring the dead, as if death is my domain.
I'm the ghost in the human shape
I exist as a spirit or apparition, masquerading as a human being.
Baby I don't mind if you play with me
I encourage and am even aroused by your experimentation with me.
I don't mind, run away with me.
We can leave our old lives behind and embark on a new adventure together.
We'll drink from the waves and feel our souls,
We'll indulge in the pleasures of life and find a deeper connection to our inner selves.
Fall asleep on the graves and seal our souls.
We'll find peace and solace in the face of death, and protect our souls from harm.
Get drunk on the waves, reveal our souls
We'll let loose and enjoy the thrill of being alive, and let our true selves be known.
We fall asleep on the graves and seal our souls.
We'll come to terms with our own mortality, and take comfort in the knowledge that our souls are secure.
I know when the angel calls you
I understand that one day, you will face judgement from a higher power.
You'll cross your fingers then fall asleep
You'll hope for mercy or forgiveness, but eventually you will drift into the eternal sleep of death.
Baby i don't mind if you play with me
I am willing to explore the unknown with you, regardless of what we may encounter.
I don't mind, come away with me
Let's escape from the burden of our impending fates, and embrace the present moment.
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.