Where so many songwriters stretch for their highest notes, hoping to impress and astound, Duvekot bravely mines her deep reaches, where the dark feelings lurk. It softens her phrasing, leading us in with whispers, letting us know she believes every word she sings.
Her melodies seem like suddenly occurring thoughts, matching the hushed, conversational allure of her singing. They feel so immediate, so in synch with her lyrics; and yet also snugly rooted, oddly familiar, like memories you can't quite recall.
She sings, and writes, as if she thinks songs are important; not means to an end, but tools of survival. And for her, that's just what they are.
In 2006 Antje was a featured guest performer at the ten-year reunion concert of the contemporary Celtic band Solas, who performed two of her songs.
Opium
Antje Duvekot Lyrics
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You make the ladies weak
You are a rocketship
Come from another galaxy
Yeah, you are pure desire
Like a candy bar at a fat camp
If I cannot have you now
I will wither like a weed
You are a glass of fine wine
With a four star dish
You are a little detour
Make me shake like a jellyfish
You could do my laundry
Won't you make me cum?
You are like opium
You look like a centaur
Riding on that bike
Rock star, with your guitar
Play me the soundtrack to my life
And tell me a story, I don't care if it is true
I only wanna see your lips move
If I were a country I'd let you explore me
You could draw a map
Then show me all my peaks
If I were a car I would let you repair me
And jump start my battery
You have the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
I would offer you a permanent position in my dreams
And it's not that I'm easily swept off my feet
But you are like ecstacy
You are a roller coaster
You make the ladies weak
You are a rocketship
Come from another galaxy
You are a hurricane
Walking down that lane
Oh, you make a woman blush, boy
When you look at her that way
Cause you are like opium
Yeah, you are like opium
The song "Opium" by Antje Duvekot is a love song that reveals the impact of the subject’s presence on the singer's life in various metaphorical descriptions. The lyrics of the song are filled with vivid and powerful imagery that describes the physical and emotional effect that the person has on the singer. The opening line "You are a rollercoaster" introduces the comparison with someone who is exciting and unpredictably thrilling. This line also suggests that the person in question has highs and lows, as a roller coaster would, and that they can be a source of emotional turbulence for the singer.
The lyrics further suggest that the person is powerful and dominant, represented as a rocketship from another galaxy, capable of making the women around them swoon. The line "You could do my laundry/Won't you make me cum?" depicts the personal need and desire of the singer to have the person present in their life in both an emotional and physical sense. The repeated use of similes and metaphors throughout the song serves to emphasize the intensity and magnificence of the person in question.
However, the line "If I cannot have you now, I will wither like a weed" is a hint of desperation for the person's presence, suggesting a lack of an identity outside of their love for the person, and putting so much value on their existence that if they are taken away, they would lose themselves too.
Overall, the song highlights the overwhelming and intense emotions that come with being in love, using metaphorical comparisons to convey the singer's feelings in a striking manner.
Line by Line Meaning
You are a rollercoaster
You are full of ups and downs, taking people on a wild ride
You make the ladies weak
You have a strong and attractive personality that women find hard to resist
You are a rocketship
You are impressive and otherworldly in your abilities and achievements
Come from another galaxy
You are so different and unique that you could be from another world
Yeah, you are pure desire
You are the embodiment of temptation and wanting
Like a candy bar at a fat camp
You are a special treat that people crave but must resist for their own good
If I cannot have you now
If I can't be with you, I will suffer and deteriorate
I will wither like a weed
I will become weak and lifeless, like a plant that is denied sunlight and water
You are a glass of fine wine
You are sophisticated and refined, like a high-quality beverage
With a four star dish
You are a perfect pairing with something else that is excellent
You are a little detour
You are an unexpected and exciting diversion from the norm
Make me shake like a jellyfish
You excite me so much that I lose control and become shaky and nervous
You could do my laundry
You are so valuable to me that I would trust you with even mundane tasks
Won't you make me cum?
I desire a sexual encounter with you
You are like opium
You are addictive and powerful, providing pleasure and escape from reality
You look like a centaur
You have a unique and striking appearance
Riding on that bike
You have a cool and impressive means of transportation
Rock star, with your guitar
You have musical talent and charisma that can capture an audience
Play me the soundtrack to my life
Your music resonates with me deeply and reflects my personal experiences and emotions
And tell me a story, I don't care if it is true
You are so captivating that I want to hear anything and everything from you, even if it is not factual
I only wanna see your lips move
I am so drawn to you that just watching you speak is enough to make me happy
If I were a country I'd let you explore me
I would trust you and welcome you to discover every aspect of my being
You could draw a map
You would be able to fully understand and navigate my complexities
Then show me all my peaks
You would be able to reveal my strengths and highest points to me
If I were a car I would let you repair me
I would trust you with repairing and fixing my flaws and imperfections
And jump start my battery
You have the ability to energize and give me a fresh start
You have the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
You have a sincere and kind gaze that captivates me
I would offer you a permanent position in my dreams
I am so entranced with you that I would like to keep you in my thoughts and imagination forever
And it's not that I'm easily swept off my feet
I am not usually quick to fall in love or become infatuated
But you are like ecstasy
You are euphoric and intoxicating, providing intense pleasure and excitement
You are a hurricane
You are powerful and capable of causing great destruction or change
Walking down that lane
You leave a lasting impression and impact wherever you go
Oh, you make a woman blush, boy
You have a charming and flirtatious manner that can make women feel bashful and giddy
When you look at her that way
Your gaze and demeanor can convey strong emotion and attraction
Cause you are like opium
You are addictive and intoxicating, providing pleasure and escape from reality
Yeah, you are like opium
You are addictive and powerful, providing pleasure and escape from reality
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Written by: A DUVEKOT, P MALICK
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