"If (the older) Portishead and Air ever made a record together, it would sound something like this... Undeniably beautiful work!" - WPRK 91.5 FM (Filtered Sunshine Radio)
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Persist
All India Radio Lyrics
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So I can feel this with justification
I drown in my senses
And all I see is you
I just want to be near you
I just want to be near you
Take me back
This is no longer a sunny disposition upon my face
And all I feel is you
What is this
What is this
If I persist
If I persist
What is this?
The lyrics to "Persist" by All India Radio depict the singer's longing to return to a past version of themselves where they were able to feel justifiably happy, before being consumed by their feelings for someone. The opening lines of the song, "Take me back to the way I was, so I can feel this with justification," sets the stage for the singer's desire to go back in time and reclaim a sense of happiness that they feel has been lost. They then go on to describe how they feel overwhelmed by their emotions and thoughts, and how this person they are fixated on is all they can see and feel.
The repetition of the line "I just want to be near you" illustrates how the singer's fixation on this person is the driving force behind their emotions. The second verse is slightly darker in tone than the first, describing how the singer's "sunny disposition" has given way to fear and uncertainty. They're left with a sense of confusion and questioning, wondering what all of this means and what they should do next. The final lines, "If I persist, what is this?" suggests that despite all of their confusion and fear, the singer is still determined to pursue their feelings for this person.
Overall, "Persist" is a haunting meditation on the power of love and obsession, and how it can consume and transform us in ways beyond our control.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me back to the way I was
I want to go back to a time when I felt more like myself
So I can feel this with justification
So I can justify my feelings and understand them better
I drown in my senses
I am overwhelmed by my emotions
And all I see is you
You are constantly on my mind and in my thoughts
I just want to be near you
I long to be close to you physically and emotionally
I just want to be near you
I long to be close to you physically and emotionally
Take me back
I want to go back to a place where things were simpler
This is no longer a sunny disposition upon my face
I am no longer as happy as I used to be
I quiver in my thoughts
My thoughts are causing me to feel anxious and uncertain
And all I feel is you
You are the source of my emotions and my focus
What is this
I am confused and uncertain about my feelings
What is this
I am confused and uncertain about my feelings
If I persist
Despite my confusion, I will continue to pursue my feelings
If I persist
Despite my confusion, I will continue to pursue my feelings
What is this?
I am still unsure and questioning my emotions
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: LEONA GRAY, MARTIN LAWRENCE KENNEDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TEXpanteraAS
This song deserves more recognition.
@anakaren2500
They were playing this music video at the McNay Art Museum in Fredricksburg, TX at a Coney Island Exhibit they had. This video brought me to tears. very moving.
@allindiaradioband
Ah yes I knew they were playing it, wasnt sure if it was still happening. Thanks for your feedback. Its a moving story
@allindiaradioband
A few years ago we helped PETA Asia in their campaign to raise awareness about elephants in captivity. The PETA campaign used our video for 'Persist' directed by Lucy Dyson which told the story of Topsy the circus elephant who met with a tragic death. It is very sad to hear such disregard to animals is still happening. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Free-Sunder-Keeping-elephant-chained-is-cruel-Bombay-high-court-says/articleshow/31352839.cms
@spacegals
We still have touring Circuses here in Sweden with elephants and other animals. To me it's just barbaric :'-( sad face
I haven't frequented a Circus in the last 20 odd years. If all circuses were to be like Cirque de Soleil with amazing human performances I'd be a loving circus freak for sure!!!
@pinkmeowsie
beautiful song 💙
i read about Topsy a few years ago and it broke my heart.
the cruelty of human beings...sigh
@yinyang2385
The lack of recognition this song has is such a shame
@MrSpecv93
This song is playing in the Wadsworth gallery of coney island, Hartford CT
@shrutisingh3027
I keep coming back to this...
@allindiaradioband
shruti singh thank you