Thinking Of You
►A Perfect Circle Lyrics
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Unable to lose this image
Sleepless, unable to focus on
Anything but your surrender
Tugging a rhythm to the vision that's in my head
Tugging a beat to the sight of you lying
So delighted with a new understanding
Unmistakable noise I was hearing
Unmistakable sound that I know so well
Spent and sighing with a look in your eye
Spent and sighing with a look on your face like
Sweet revelation, sweet surrender
Sweet, sweet surrender
Surrender
Surrender
Tugging a rhythm to the vision that's in my head
Tugging a beat to the sight of you lying
So delighted with a new understanding
Something about a little evil that makes that
Unmistakable noise I was hearing
Unmistakable sound that I know so well
Spent and sighing with a look in your eye
Spent and sighing with a look on your face like
Sweet revelation, sweet surrendering
Sweet revelation, sweet
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Sweet revelation, sweet surrendering
Sweet revelation
The song "Thinking of You" by A Perfect Circle is a slow and moody track that captures the sensations of longing and desire. The lyrics speak about being unable to shake the image of someone from their mind, and the overwhelming attraction that they feel towards that person. The singer is restless and unable to focus on anything else but the thought of their surrender. The song's title suggests that this person is always on the singer's mind, and they are consumed by their thoughts of them.
The music in "Thinking of You" is emotive and powerful, filled with melancholy chord progressions and soft yet stirring vocals. The lyrics reflect a sense of isolation and desperation, as the singer is unable to express their feelings to the person they are thinking of. However, the repetition of the phrase "sweet revelation, sweet surrender" at the end of the song hints at the possibility of relief or resolution. Perhaps the singer will finally find the courage to tell their loved one how they feel, or maybe they will learn to let go of their obsession and move on.
Overall, "Thinking of You" is a haunting and evocative song that captures the experience of being consumed by desire. It speaks to the human need for connection and the pain that comes when we cannot attain it.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying all alone and restless
Feeling lonely, uneasy and unable to sleep
Unable to lose this image
Unable to get the image of someone out of your head
Sleepless, unable to focus on
Anything but your surrender
Unable to sleep and only able to think about surrendering to the person in question
Tugging a rhythm to the vision that's in my head
Tugging a beat to the sight of you lying
So delighted with a new understanding
Something about a little evil that makes that
Unmistakable noise I was hearing
Unmistakable sound that I know so well
Spent and sighing with a look in your eye
Spent and sighing with a look on your face like
Imagining a rhythm and beat to the image of the person lying down and feeling pleasure, with the realization that something slightly evil is what creates that recognizable sound. Overcome with lust and desire for that person who looks similarly spent.
Sweet revelation, sweet surrender
Sweet, sweet surrender
Surrender
Surrender
The realization and acceptance of giving in and surrendering to the person's desires or to love in general.
Thinking of you, thinking of you, thinking
Overwhelmingly consumed by thoughts of the person
Sweet revelation, sweet surrendering
Sweet revelation, sweet
The sweetness of discovering and ultimately surrendering to love or to another person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY HOWERDEL, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
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@beckygutierrez7645
Verse 1]
Help me, if you can
It's just that this is not the way I'm wired
So, could you please help me understand why
You've given in to all these reckless dark desires?
[Pre-Chorus]
You're lying to yourself again, suicidal imbecile
Think about it, you're pounding on a fault line
What'll it take to get it through to you, precious?
I'm over this, why do you wanna throw it away like this?
Such a mess, why would I wanna watch you?
[Chorus]
Disconnect and self-destruct
One bullet at a time
What's your rush, now?
Everyone will have his day to die
[Verse 2]
Medicated drama queen
Picture perfect, numb belligerence
Narcissistic drama queen
Craving fame and all its decadence
[Pre-Chorus]
Lying through your teeth again, suicidal imbecile
Think about it, you're pounding on a fault line
What'll it take to get it through to you, precious?
I'm over this, why do you wanna throw it away like this?
Such a mess, why would I wanna watch you?
[Chorus]
Disconnect and self destruct
One bullet at a time
What's your rush, now?
Everyone will have his day to die
[Bridge]
They were right about you
They were right about you
[Pre-Chorus]
Lying to my face again, suicidal imbecile
Think about, you're pounding on a fault line
What'll it take to get it through to you, precious?
I'm over this, why do you wanna throw it away like this?
Such a mess, over this, over this!
[Outro]
Disconnect and self destruct
One bullet at a time
What's your hurry?
Everyone will have his day to die
If you choose to pull the trigger
Should your drama prove sincere
Do it somewhere far away from here!
@jamesmackiii8418
I just heard this song for the first time a week ago, and can confidently say it's one of the best songs I've ever heard. Not only does it sound perfect to my ears on all spectrums, but I couldn't relate more to the lyrics. Two of my best friends (and most people I knew in high school to some extent) went down the road of Xans and RCs back starting around 2013, obviously with depression relevant as it usually is with drugs like this, shitty drugs people sell for a slight profit but also do themselves, and they almost killed themselves in my own presence (both involving being KOd on their back while puking ((one at my HS graduation bonfire one on a random day))); on multiple occasions even. Even as great friends there was nothing I can do to make them feel like life is worth living if you get down to it.
But, the reason why I feel I could use a therapist in life is because I think my Mom is the same way. She lost her father due to liver cancer when she was 19 in 1988, her fantastic and beautiful sister died of cancer in July 2021 after being diagnosed in December 2020, her wonderful brother is currently having heart problems at an age where he still needs to work, and her mother has come down with complete dementia to go along with heart problems in the year 2021: in the past year she aometimes doesn't recognize who my mom; her daughter, is, much less me. My mother also had her gallbladder explode 12 years ago when I was 12 followed by her spleen exploding when I was 13, 11 years ago. On top of her chronic pain from slipped disks and arthritis. She is one of the nicest, strongest people I know and In no way does she deserve this suffering.
This is the main reason I no longer believe in god after being raised a Catholic and question my mother whenever she prays as her life has been so tragic it makes even me cry nearly every day. I wish I could comfort her.
I had to get this off my chest I really really need a therapist
On top of all this the biggest thing I feel is that I can apply the song to myself. Yes, my life has had extreme difficulties that have broken me down, but so does almost everyone else's, and millions have had it worse, so why would I be a depressed bitch killing myself every day by hating my life and not progressing myself as I should due to distractions and complications that most people experience, and let it defeat me rather than help me grow as a person. Basically when I hear him speaking the chorus I an feel it as being me talking to myself in a way that is motivating
@ritalpha17
I told my 10 year old son about this band and he said a perfect circle is hard to make and therefore they must be a good band....kids are so enlightened
@audievickers132
You should tell him about Giotto when he gets a little older.
@joehuffman5042
You have a very intelligent child my friend.
@jessicahinojosa5390
Because there is no such thing as a perfect circle... What a bright kid
@shaners5848
Your kid didn't say that🙄
@saadmanalam7283
I'm sure he also thinks that you'd have to be an absolute Tool to be able to come up with such legendary music.
@Brotelho2
"What's your rush now? Everyone will have his day to die"
That lyric alone got me through a lot of depression.
@johnrhoads2735
Me too
@yvonnevanderlinden6750
Me too! The whole lyrics really hit my mind and made me think. I often think of this phrase "what's your rush now, everyone has his day to die". Thank you Maynard!
@icyflann7178
Best line in the song