Innocence
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Innocence
Innocence
Innocence

Uh
Uhh

You'll never be mine
Innocence

You'll never be mine
Innocence

You'll never be mine
Innocence

You'll never be mine
Innocence

You'll never be mine

You'll never be mine

Oh oh uh

Be mine

You'll never be mine
Be mine
Oh oh uh
Yeah

Innocence
Innocence
Innocence
Innocence

Innocence
Innocence
Innocence

Oh oh uh uh uh uh uh uh

You'll never be mine
Innocence

You'll never be mine
Oh oh uh uh uh

Be mine

You'll never be mine
Be mine

Oh oh uh yeah yeah

Innocence
Innocence




Innocence
Innocence

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nero's song "Innocence" are quite sparse and repetitive, consisting mainly of the repeated phrase "You'll never be mine, innocence" and "Be mine." The overall mood of the song is one of regret and longing for something that cannot be had.


The "innocence" in the lyrics likely refers to a lost opportunity or a missed connection, and the repetition of the phrase underscores the singer's inability to accept this fact. The simple, hypnotic beat of the song adds to the feeling of fixation and obsession, as if the singer is unable to let go of something they never had in the first place.


The overall effect of the song is haunting and mournful, conjuring up feelings of nostalgia and lost chances. The repetitive nature of the lyrics almost becomes a kind of mantra, a way for the singer to obsess over what they cannot have.


Overall, "Innocence" is a powerful and melancholic song that captures the experience of longing and loss in a very evocative way.


Line by Line Meaning

Innocence
The idea of Innocence is being repeated to establish it as the central theme of the song


Innocence
Repeating the word Innocence with different intervals of urgency and intensity shows the artist's desire to go back to an age of Innocence


Innocence
The repetition of Innocence in the context of the song helps to create a sense of longing for that kind of pure, unblemished life


Uh
This is an onomatopoeia representing a non-verbal reaction of the artist to the idea of Innocence


Uhh
This variation of the previous line has the same meaning, a non-verbal reaction to the central theme


You'll never be mine
The artist might be addressing someone in this line, telling them that they can never have the Innocence back, and by extension, never have them back either


Oh oh uh
Another onomatopoeia that conveys emotions like surprise, regret or frustration


Be mine
This line can be interpreted literally, as a desire to possess someone, or metaphorically, as a longing for the central theme of Innocence


Yeah
This is a response to the previous line, indicating agreement, excitement or acceptance


Oh oh uh uh uh uh uh uh
The repetition of the non-verbal sounds conveys a state of emotional turbulence, similar to being burdened with guilt or regret




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL STEPHENS, JOSEPH RAY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ski-bapbi-dap957

Editor of the video here checking in and wanting to provide a little history lesson 12 years after this dropped.

I was working in a digital marketing agency at the time creating animated gif banners and hating every god damn second of it. My boss knew this and mentioned her friend (a recruitment agent) was looking for an agency to create a video for their friends (Joe and Dan of Nero). The budget was much too small for an agency to take on so my details were passed on and we arranged to meet.

At the time they were recording in Pete Waterman's studio in the County Hall on Southbank in London along with other soon to be big dubstep artists like Sub Focus. Anyway, I pop along to hear this 'new track' these unknowns had created, 100% prepped to hear some total garbage and fake smile and feign admiration etc. Well... obviously it blew my f**king mind.

Anyway, low budget, they loved this anime series. Asked me to cut an edit using the three episodes and throw in the odd band reference and visual and boom. It's 2022, 12 years later and it still gives me emotional chills every time I hear the song. I'm right back in that little studio room, a nervous, totally inexperienced junior motion graphics designer hearing a song for the first time that would go on to be a certified banger and somewhat genre defining record.

I will never stop listening to this, I will never stop loving it.



All comments from YouTube:

@Corrupted

2010 was the golden age of dubstep

@amiryousef2153

2010 - 2013

@Neo-pr8ff

rupty...

@professorventurer7331

It was also the golden age of memes.

@amiryousef2153

@AJ Apellido id say 2014 - 2016 was

@IronEdds

Golden Age 2008/9-2012 100%

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@drsalma

2022 and it's still giving me goosebumps and nostalgic vibes.. ❤️❤️❤️

@VladimirTolochko-ei4sp

From Russia with Love

@shanookitty

I always still listen to this song, will never ever not be in my favorites ❤️

@exy4210

2023 be miiiiind

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