The Deep
Alphaville Lyrics


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Deep in myself I hear you like a distant sound
Emitted from a secret distant star
Made out of yearning and of sweet desire
Which I would never tire of listening to like gentle ocean surf

Deep in myself
You're buried like a hidden treasure
Deep in myself

Within a chest filled up with withered comforts
On which I'm keeping ceaselessly my jealous eyes
In glaring embers and in raging ire

Deep in myself
You're resting like a heavy stone
Deep in myself

That's dragging me into the bottom of a lake
I'm sinking fast but never will I drown
And up above me I scry those little cockle boats
They cross the sky with tenderly entangled lovers

Deep in myself
Deep in myself
Deep in myself

Deep in myself
You're buried like a hidden treasure
Deep in myself

Deep in myself
Deep in myself




Deep in myself
Deep in myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alphaville's song The Deep evoke a sense of introspection and longing. The opening lines suggest that there is a presence within the singer that they can feel but that is coming from a distance, like a message from a far-off star. The singer describes this presence as being made up of yearning and sweet desire, something that they always want to hear like the gentle sound of ocean waves.


The second verse speaks of the presence being buried within the singer, like a hidden treasure. This presence is described as being heavy, like a stone, and is pulling the singer down to the bottom of a lake. Despite this, the singer refuses to drown and instead looks up to the sky, watching as lovers cross the sky in tiny boats.


The refrain of "deep in myself" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the depth of the singer's feelings and the idea that this presence is truly buried within them.


Overall, the lyrics to The Deep paint a picture of intense emotion and a desire to connect with a presence that is both close and far away. The use of metaphors like a distant star and a buried treasure give the lyrics a dreamlike quality, emphasizing the idea that this presence is elusive and hard to grasp.


Line by Line Meaning

Deep in myself I hear you like a distant sound
I feel your presence within me, like a faint noise originating from some distant, secret celestial body


Emitted from a secret distant star
The source of this feeling lies within a hidden, faraway star


Made out of yearning and of sweet desire
This sensation is a combination of longing and strong fondness


Which I would never tire of listening to like gentle ocean surf
I could listen to this feeling endlessly, like the calming sound of the ocean waves


You're buried like a hidden treasure
Your essence is concealed within me, like a precious gem buried deep within the earth


Within a chest filled up with withered comforts
I have surrounded myself with things that no longer bring me pleasure or happiness, yet I cannot let them go


On which I'm keeping ceaselessly my jealous eyes
I constantly long for what others have, and envy their happiness and contentment


In glaring embers and in raging ire
My emotions are intense and fierce, burning like a bright flame


You're resting like a heavy stone
Your presence within me feels weighty and burdensome


That's dragging me into the bottom of a lake
Your essence is pulling me deeper into my own subconscious, like a heavy object sinking into a body of water


I'm sinking fast but never will I drown
I may be falling deeper into my own thoughts, but I will never be consumed by them


And up above me I scry those little cockle boats
As I sink deeper, I observe the happiness of others from afar


They cross the sky with tenderly entangled lovers
Couples in love symbolize the happiness that I desire yet cannot attain


Deep in myself, deep in myself, deep in myself
This feeling persists within me at the core of my being




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