Something
12. Lyrics
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In 12's song "Something," the lyrics suggest that there is a deep passion burning within the singer's love. The lines "Something's burning deep within my love" are repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing this feeling. The reference to using a gun to "shoot the mother out" could symbolize the release of this intense emotion. The singer wants their partner to go further and soothe the burn that they are feeling.
The song then transitions to a metaphorical description of diving back into the water and feeling this love as something safe and secure in their arms. The line "And no one fuck with my love 'cause I'm capable of murder" could be interpreted as a warning to anyone who tries to disrupt this connection. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to protect this burning love.
The second verse begins with the phrase "Fill me in, fill me up" which reinforces the idea that there is a burning desire within the singer that needs to be satisfied. They don't want to be filled up with just anything, but rather with this intense feeling of passion. The lines "I'm not looking for a father, overkill, I'm not ill" suggest that this feeling is not something that can be easily satisfied or explained. The singer just wants to feel this love without any barriers.
As the song comes to an end, the line "Something's burning oh so deep, I don't know should I lie, knock you out boy if you weep, I'll kill you if you cry" is repeated, further emphasizing the intensity and power of this burning love. The singer is willing to go to extreme lengths to protect and hold onto this feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's burning deep within my love
There's a strong passion within my love that I can't ignore
Get my gun we'll shoot the mother out
Let's eliminate the source of the problem with force
Push it in pull it out
Going back and forth with the issue
And I want you to go further
I need you to take this to the next level
Soothe the burn and I shout
Help me ease the pain and I'll express my emotions loudly
Diving back into the water
Going headfirst into the issue again
I feel you safe in my arms
I trust you to protect me and keep me safe
Slipping deep and deeper and deeper
Going further into the problem, deeper than before
And no one fuck with my love 'cause I'm capable of murder
I will do whatever it takes to protect my love
Fill me in Fill me up
Tell me everything and give me all you've got
Driving up into the centre Rolling up reeling in
Going straight to the heart of the matter and getting closer to it
I'm not looking for a father Overkill I'm not ill
I don't need someone to control me and I'm not overreacting
And I don't need any answers Just dry me down, turn me round
I don't need explanations, just help me get through this
And take cover from the mortar
Protect yourself from the potential fallout of this situation
Shoot the pain down dead Knock it out and let me sleep Bullet in my head
Make the pain go away, even if it means extreme measures
Something's burning oh so deep I don't know should I lie Knock you out boy if you weep I'll kill you if you cry
There's something deeply troubling me and I might have to resort to violence if provoked
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Leo Dougherty
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b kooo
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