Come Undone
-Duran Duran Lyrics
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I've been waiting for you
Signed with a home tattoo
Happy birthday to you was created for you
Can't ever keep from falling apart at the seams
Can I believe you're taking my heart to pieces?
Might take a little crime to come undone
Now we'll try to stay blind to the hope and fear outside
Hey child, stay wilder than the wind and blow me in to cry
Who do you need?
Who do you love?
When you come undone
Who do you need?
Who do you love?
When you come undone
Words, playing me deja vu
Like a radio tune, I swear I've heard before
Chill, is it something real?
Or the magic I'm feeding off your fingers
Can't ever keep from falling apart at the seams
Can I believe you're taking my heart to pieces?
Lost, in a snow filled sky
We'll make it alright to come undone
Now we'll try to stay blind to the hope and fear outside
Hey child, stay wilder than the wind and blow me in to cry
Who do you need?
Who do you love?
When you come undone
Who do you need?
Who do you love?
When you come undone (can't ever keep from falling apart)
Who do you need?
Who do you love?
When you come undone (can't ever keep from falling apart)
Who do you need?
Who do you love? (Can't ever keep from falling apart)
Who do you love?
When you come undone
"Duran Duran's Come Undone" song is a poetic expression about an immaculate dream that has become a reality, and the singer's inability to keep himself from falling apart at the seams. The lyrics are quite metaphorical, and they set an intense mood as they build up the singer's emotional turmoil. The first verse talks about how the singer's dream has come true, and he has been waiting for it to happen. The line "Can't ever keep from falling apart at the seams" is quite telling, as it suggests that there is something holding him together, something fragile that could give way at any moment.
The chorus of the song is about asking someone who they need and who they love when they come undone. The idea is very powerful, as it suggests that when we fall apart, we need someone to help us put ourselves back together. The singer is pleading with this person to help him stay wilder than the wind and to keep his spirit from giving up. The verse that follows is a powerful expression that describes how the singer is feeling. The line "Words playing me deja vu like a radio tune, I swear I've heard before" is particularly striking as it suggests a sense of being stuck in a loop.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are emotional and poetic, filled with metaphors and symbolism that makes the song intriguing and difficult to interpret. It's raw and explores the realms of heartbreak, self-doubt, and the human need for support when things fall apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Mine, immaculate dream made breath and skin
This dream of mine is so perfect, so real, that it feels like I'm actually breathing it in and it's become a part of me.
I've been waiting for you
I've been yearning, longing for someone like you to come into my life and complete me.
Signed with a home tattoo
I've permanently marked myself with a tattoo that symbolizes the significance of this moment, which is meant for you.
Happy birthday to you was created for you
It's your special day, so this message is tailored specifically for you. Happy birthday!
Can't ever keep from falling apart at the seams
I'm so fragile and vulnerable that it doesn't take much to break me down and make me come apart at the seams.
Can I believe you're taking my heart to pieces?
I'm starting to wonder if you're the one responsible for my heartache, whether you're tearing my heart into pieces.
Ah, it'll take a little time
It'll take some perseverance and patience on my part to overcome this struggle and heal from the pain.
Might take a little crime to come undone
I may have to take drastic measures or even engage in some risky behavior to truly let loose and break free from this pain.
Now we'll try to stay blind to the hope and fear outside
We'll ignore the chaos and unpredictability of the outside world and just focus on ourselves and our desires.
Hey child, stay wilder than the wind and blow me in to cry
Let's unleash our true selves and get lost in the moment, even if it means we may cry or suffer the consequences.
Words, playing me deja vu
These words and experiences feel like they've happened before, like I'm living in a perpetual cycle of the same pain and heartache.
Like a radio tune, I swear I've heard before
It's as if my life is following the same scripted story, like a song on the radio that keeps replaying.
Chill, is it something real?
I'm starting to question whether my feelings and experiences are even real, whether they're just in my head.
Or the magic I'm feeding off your fingers
Maybe the cause of my pain and emotions is coming from you, from the magic of your touch and your influence over me.
Lost, in a snow filled sky
I'm completely lost and isolated, trapped in a snowy landscape that represents my inner turmoil.
We'll make it alright to come undone
We'll find a way to make it all okay and to let loose, to truly come undone and be ourselves.
Who do you need?
Who do you love?
When you come undone
Who is it that you truly need and love when you become undone, when you lose yourself in the chaos and confusion of life?
Who do you need?
Who do you love?
When you come undone (can't ever keep from falling apart)
Who is the one you turn to when you're falling apart and can't keep it together anymore, the one who provides you with the support and love you need?
Who do you need?
Who do you love? (Can't ever keep from falling apart)
Who do you love?
When you come undone
Who do you rely on to help you weather the storms of life and to be there for you when you're at your most vulnerable and broken?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Nigel Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Lebon, Warren Cuccurulo
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