Innocence
Aquilo; Madeon Lyrics
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We're still forgetting
Breathe out and breathe in
We'll be forgiven
Together, we wait for space
Together, we wait for silence
And under your breath you spoke of innocence
And maybe you should know
That I can see the writing
So slowly letting go
I'll give up and give in
It's only a matter of time
I'll let you encase me
And maybe there's nothing to hide
All that ever was and ever is, is nearly coming true
All you ever see, you ever hear, will all come crashing through
When you see that you're needed, you fall in the hands of innocence
And I won't be the victim
And maybe you should know
That I can see the writing
So slowly letting go
The lyrics of the song Innocence by Madeon are open to interpretation, but they mainly revolve around a theme of forgiveness, letting go, and the desire for innocence. The first two lines of the chorus "Breathe out and breathe in, we're still forgetting, breathe out and breathe in, we'll be forgiven" refer to the act of taking a deep breath and letting go of any negative emotions or grudges, in order to achieve forgiveness from someone. This is emphasized in the following lines "Together, we wait for space, together, we wait for silence, and under your breath you spoke of innocence". Here, the verse implies a certain amount of distance and quietness between the two individuals, who are waiting for an opportunity to reconcile and move forward. The mention of innocence at the end of the verse could be seen as a reference to a time before any perceived wrongdoing had occurred in their relationship.
The second verse of the song is more introspective, as the singer reflects on the events that have lead to the current situation of needing forgiveness. The lines "And I won't be the victim, and maybe you should know, that I can see the writing, so slowly letting go" indicate a sense of self-awareness and acceptance of responsibility for one's actions. The chorus then comes back in, this time with a more resigned tone, as the singer confesses to giving up and giving in to the situation, stating "It's only a matter of time, I'll let you encase me, and maybe there's nothing to hide". The final lines of the song "All that ever was and ever is, is nearly coming true, all you ever see, you ever hear, will all come crashing through, when you see that you're needed, you fall in the hands of innocence" suggest that the two individuals will need to rely on their purest intentions - or their innocence - to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe out and breathe in
Inhale and exhale, a mere physical process that we resort to when we forget everything around us.
We're still forgetting
Despite consuming oxygen in huge amounts, we keep erasing parts of our memory, oblivious of the gaping void that we leave behind.
We'll be forgiven
Breathing alone won't aid in salvation, but it could mollify someone enough to pardon us for the mistakes we made.
Together, we wait for space
In a journey that we undertake together, we yearn for gaps in conversations where we can breathe in silence.
Together, we wait for silence
As we travel along, we find solace in mute stillness that envelops us like a cozy veil.
And under your breath you spoke of innocence
In a whisper, you talked about purity and blamelessness, something that we crave in all aspects of our lives.
And I won't be the victim
I refuse to accept defeat and be labeled as a hapless being that has succumbed to circumsatnces.
And maybe you should know
Perhaps it's about time that you realized the gravity and consequences of your actions.
That I can see the writing
I have the ability to decipher the script of life, a skill that helps me make informed choices.
So slowly letting go
I am slowly liberating myself from the shackles of self-doubt and insecurity, and am learning to forgive myself for my mistakes.
I'll give up and give in
I will surrender myself to the force of circumstances, knowing that it's futile to swim against the tide.
It's only a matter of time
I realize that time is slipping away, and I cannot defy its mighty force that rules over all of us.
I'll let you encase me
I will let you wrap me in your love and care, knowing that it will ward off any evil that may come my way.
And maybe there's nothing to hide
Perhaps there's nothing that I need to hide or be ashamed of, for I am who I am, a flawed yet unique individual.
All that ever was and ever is, is nearly coming true
Everything that ever existed or exists is on the verge of coming true, a surreal yet unforgettable experience that we all yearn for.
All you ever see, you ever hear, will all come crashing through
Everything that we perceive, everything that we hear, will shatter into a million pieces and crash into our lives, leaving behind memories that will last a lifetime.
When you see that you're needed, you fall in the hands of innocence
Whenever you feel useful and impactful, you embrace the warm, comforting hands of purity and naivety that surround us all.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN MICHAEL FLETCHER, HUGO PIERRE LECLERCQ, THOMAS ARTHUR EDWARD HIGHAM
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@AaronDLX
Breathe out and breathe in
We're still forgetting
Breathe out and breathe in
We'll be forgiven
Together, we wait for space
Together, we wait for silence
And under your breath you spoke of innocence
[Chorus]
And I won't be the victim
Maybe you should know
That I can see the writing
So slowly letting go
[Verse 2]
I'll give up and give in
It's only a matter of time
I'll let you enchase me
And maybe there's nothing to hide
[Bridge]
All that ever was and ever is, is nearly coming true
All you ever see, you ever hear, will all come crashing through
When you see that you're needed, you fall in the hands of innocence
[Chorus]
@distortedad175
Breathe out and breathe in
We're still forgetting
Breathe out and breathe in
We'll be forgiven
Together, we wait for space
Together, we wait for silence
And under your breath you spoke of innocence
And I won't be the victim
And maybe you should know
That I can see the writing
So slowly letting go
I'll give up and give in
It's only a matter of time
I'll let you encase me
And maybe there's nothing to hide
All that ever was and ever is, is nearly coming true
All you ever see, you ever hear, will all come crashing through
When you see that you're needed, you fall in the hands of innocence
And I won't be the victim
And maybe you should know
That I can see the writing
So slowly letting go
@TheJoshuacheng
Breathe out and breathe in
We're still forgetting
Breathe out and breathe in
We plea, forgiven
Together, we wait for space
Together, we wait for silence
And although you're broke
We spoke of innocence
And now I'll be the victim
Maybe you should love
And I can see the mountain
So slowly letting go
I'll give up and give in
It's only a matter of time
I'll let you enchase me
And maybe there's nothing to hide
All we ever want and ever wish
Is nearly coming true
All we ever see and ever hear
Will all come crashing through
When you see that you mean it
You'll fall in my hands and feel the sun
And now I'll be the victim
I can see the mountain
Letting go
@castafiorept7309
Breathe out and breathe in
We're still forgetting
Breathe out and breathe in
We'll be forgiven
Together, we wait for space
Together, we wait for silence
And under your breath you spoke of innocence
And I won't be the victim
And maybe you should know
That I can see the writing
So slowly letting go
I'll give up and give in
It's only a matter of time
I'll let you encase me
And maybe there's nothing to hide
All that ever was and ever is, is nearly coming true
All you ever see, you ever hear, will all come crashing through
When you see that you're needed, you fall in the hands of innocence
And I won't be the victim
And maybe you should know
That I can see the writing
So slowly letting go
The actual lyrics
@zakshei6967
Honestly, hope there are still people listening to this.
@precisemotion
Yessir, don't let the flame die out. This stuff right here is powerful
@semidecent4395
zakshei Oh, there are. I've played this at least 4 times this week
@TheCanary.
Semi Decent same
@midquox9474
Always man... best music ever created
@zephyriv864
I’m here
@rochakgupta6116
Man, YouTube's recommendations are getting weaker. Where was this all this time?
@jacsoslayer
Rochak Gupta YouTube may fuck up sometimes, but every once in a while they get something right.
@vagamer522
sadly youtube does not care anymore at this point like twitch :/
@peterpyaarkar
Try listenin to the instrumental version of this, youll fly!