Make It Right
Anathema Lyrics


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I know that I want you
I know that I need you
But I can't pretend that
This'll make it right

You whisper your name
But I can't hear you
Don't leave me behind
Lend me your hand

I can feel them
I think they're closing in
Don't leave me behind
Lend me your hand

Let me feel you
By my side




Be where I can hear you
I long to feel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anathema's song Make It Right are deep, introspective, and contemplative. The lines "I know that I want you, I know that I need you, but I can't pretend that this'll make it right" suggest that the singer is aware that simply wanting and needing someone doesn't necessarily solve problems or fix issues. They are struggling to come to terms with the fact that a relationship or a person they desire may not be enough to make everything okay. There is a sense of acknowledgement that something more is needed for true resolution.


The next lines "You whisper your name, but I can't hear you, don't leave me behind, lend me your hand" can be interpreted in a number of ways. It is possible that the singer is feeling disconnected from the person they want or need, and is asking them to stay close and not abandon them. Alternatively, the whispering of the name could be symbolic of the lost connection between the two of them, and the singer is asking for guidance from the other person. The lines "I can feel them, I think they're closing in" suggest that the singer is feeling anxious, possibly about the state of the relationship or about their own internal struggles.


The final lines "Let me feel you by my side, be where I can hear you, I long to feel" are indicative of a yearning for closeness and connection. It is clear that the singer is seeking a sense of comfort and understanding from the person they desire, and is reaching out to them in the hopes of finding solace. Overall, the song Make It Right is a poignant and emotive exploration of complex emotions and the complexities of human relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that I want you
I have a strong desire for your presence


I know that I need you
I require your support in my life


But I can't pretend that This'll make it right
However, I cannot deceive myself that this alone will solve everything.


You whisper your name
You reveal yourself in a subtle manner


But I can't hear you
However, I am unable to perceive your true message


Don't leave me behind
Don’t abandon me


Lend me your hand
Provide me with your assistance


I can feel them
I have a sense of their presence


I think they're closing in
I believe that they are coming closer to me


Don't leave me behind
Don’t abandon me


Lend me your hand
Provide me with your assistance


Let me feel you
Allow me to sense you


By my side
Near me


Be where I can hear you
Please speak in a way that I can perceive you


I long to feel
I fervently desire to sense




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL CAVANAGH, VINCENT CAVANAGH, JOHN JAMES DOUGLAS, DAVID JOHN PYBUS

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