Lovers
Alice Olivia Lyrics
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Said that I don't have the heart to watch you cry
I've seen her lay down, taking shots from both sides
I see the pain in the tears you hide
I know it's hard for you to close your eyes and let the shadows out
You say you love her... through the night
But you'll be gone by morning
(lovers) In your mind, But it becomes distorted
You never saw it
You handled gold
But you ignored it
(lovers) Through the night but you'll be gone when morning comes
Butterfly, I know your wings aren't broken
But all the words you use are words he's spoken
I see your sun rays - dark
She's under your down pour
It's your choice, you ain't you no more
I know it's hard for you to close your eyes and let the shadows out
You say you love her... through the night
But you'll be gone by morning
(Lovers) In your mind, But it becomes distorted
'Cuz she's the queen
You never saw it
You handled gold
But you ignored it
(Lovers) Through the night but you'll be gone when morning comes
Lovers, lovers, lovers, lovers
She hung from every word you said
But she's a queen
You never saw it
And now she's gone, gone, gone
'Cuz she's the queen
You never saw it coming
'Cuz she's the queen
You never saw it coming
'Cuz she's the queen
You never saw it coming
'Cuz she's the queen
You never saw it coming
You say you love her
You say you love her
But you don't love her
The lyrics of Alice Olivia's song "Lovers" describe a relationship between two people, one of whom is deeply in love with the other, but the other person is not as invested in the relationship. The singer should have been the voice of reason and advised the other person that they did not have the heart to watch them suffer, but instead, they watch them endure pain from both sides. The singer recognizes the pain hidden behind the tears and knows that it is hard for the person to close their eyes and face their fears, but their love is not genuine, and they will be gone by morning.
The song is full of contrasting imagery that describes the emotions of the singer and the other person in the relationship. The singer sees the other person as a butterfly with unbroken wings, but they use the same words as their partner, revealing that they are not true to themselves. The singer also sees her sun rays as dark, while she is under the other person's downpour, which hints that the other person is causing her pain.
The repeated phrase "she's the queen, you never saw it coming" suggests that the other person did not recognize the value of their partner, and their inability to appreciate their worth led to the end of their relationship. Overall, the lyrics of "Lovers" portray a complicated relationship in which one person is holding onto something that was never there.
Line by Line Meaning
Should've I been your voice of reason
I should have advised you well
Said that I don't have the heart to watch you cry
I expressed my inability to see you in tears
I've seen her lay down, taking shots from both sides
I witnessed her being overwhelmed and hurt by circumstances and people involved
I see the pain in the tears you hide
I perceive the agony behind your concealed tears
I know it's hard for you to close your eyes and let the shadows out
I understand that it's challenging for you to confront and reveal your innermost feelings
You say you love her... through the night
You declare your love for her during the night
But you'll be gone by morning
But you'll leave her by morning
(lovers) In your mind, But it becomes distorted
Your perception of love is distorted
'Cuz she's the queen
Because she's the one in control
You never saw it
You were oblivious to it
You handled gold
You were blessed with a valuable partner
But you ignored it
But you overlooked its significance
Butterfly, I know your wings aren't broken
Butterfly, I know you're not irreparable
But all the words you use are words he's spoken
But you're using his words and not yours
I see your sun rays - dark
I see your bright side being clouded by gloomy feelings
She's under your down pour
She's under the torrent of your negativity or pessimism
It's your choice, you ain't you no more
It's your decision, but you're not the same person anymore
Lovers, lovers, lovers, lovers
Love, love, love, love
She hung from every word you said
She clung to every word you uttered
And now she's gone, gone, gone
And now she's departed
You say you love her
You say you love her
But you don't love her
But in reality, you don't love her
Contributed by Isaiah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ALIVIA
Thank you so much for your support! Here are the lyrics as some of you have been asking for them!
Lovers – Lyrics
Should've I, been your voice of reason
Said that I don’t have the heart to watch you cry
I’ve seen her lay down, taking shots from both sides
I see the pain, in the tears you hide
I know it’s hard for you to close your eyes and let the shadows out
You say you love her, through the night
But you’ll be gone by morning
(lovers) In your mind, But it becomes distorted
Coz she’s the queen
You never saw it
You handled gold
But you ignored it
(lovers) Through the night but you’ll be gone when morning comes
Butterfly, I know your wings aren’t broken
But all the words you use are words he’s spoken
I see your sun rays - dark
She’s under your down pour
It’s your choice, you ain’t you no more
I know it’s hard for you to close your eyes and let the shadows out
You say you love her, through the night
But you’ll be gone by morning
(lovers) In your mind, But it becomes distorted
Coz she’s the queen
You never saw it
You handled gold
But you ignored it
(lovers) Through the night but you’ll be gone when morning comes
Lovers, lovers, lovers, lovers
She hung from every word you said
But she queen,
You never saw it
And now she’s gone, gone, gone
Coz she’s the queen
You never saw it coming X4
You say you love her
You say you love her
But you don’t love her
Flicks And The City
Great song and performance, Alice! :-)
Flicks And The City
+AliceOliviaMusic you're welcome! x
ALIVIA
Yay :) thanks! X
ALIVIA
Thank you so much for your support! Here are the lyrics as some of you have been asking for them!
Lovers – Lyrics
Should've I, been your voice of reason
Said that I don’t have the heart to watch you cry
I’ve seen her lay down, taking shots from both sides
I see the pain, in the tears you hide
I know it’s hard for you to close your eyes and let the shadows out
You say you love her, through the night
But you’ll be gone by morning
(lovers) In your mind, But it becomes distorted
Coz she’s the queen
You never saw it
You handled gold
But you ignored it
(lovers) Through the night but you’ll be gone when morning comes
Butterfly, I know your wings aren’t broken
But all the words you use are words he’s spoken
I see your sun rays - dark
She’s under your down pour
It’s your choice, you ain’t you no more
I know it’s hard for you to close your eyes and let the shadows out
You say you love her, through the night
But you’ll be gone by morning
(lovers) In your mind, But it becomes distorted
Coz she’s the queen
You never saw it
You handled gold
But you ignored it
(lovers) Through the night but you’ll be gone when morning comes
Lovers, lovers, lovers, lovers
She hung from every word you said
But she queen,
You never saw it
And now she’s gone, gone, gone
Coz she’s the queen
You never saw it coming X4
You say you love her
You say you love her
But you don’t love her
CHAPO AYLIN
+erin mille 😘😘😘😘
Quaden John
Can we write a song together
Ann Nonymous
Thank you! :D
Hehehe I love watching artists grow from making covers to making great music >w>
Tawni Clark
I love the lyrics to this song so beautifully done and written thank you so much for sharing this!
Khaoula Boumaaza
I don't know if I'll ever be able to get over this... Simply, no words! Congratulations on an amazing song. Keep it up, you're amazing! Hugs from Spain! X
ALIVIA
+Khaoula Boumaaza ahhhhh yay! Thank you ! Hello from UK xxx