YES
BEN & TAN Lyrics


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I was six feet under for the one and only
Spent the nights feeling bitter, sad and lonely
Didn't realize how much fear controlled me
Until you came and loved me like I'm holy
Now I'm ready to give life one more chance

Think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes, say yes
Think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes
Ooh, ooh, ooh

Never thought I would be high on life but sober
Didn't think that I'd be able to turn this over
Let's make stories to talk about when we're older
Come and rest your pretty head up on my shoulder
Now I'm ready to give life one more chance

Think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes, say yes
Think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Say yes, say yes, say yes
Ooh, ooh, ooh

Let's make stories to talk about when we're older (hmm)
Come and rest your pretty head up on my shoulder
Ooh, ooh, oh
Say yes, say yes (say yes)

Think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes, say yes (say yes)
Think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes

Think my heart is beating me to death




I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, so just say yes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to BEN & TAN’s song YES express the singer’s willingness to let go of past fears and insecurities to embrace a new chance at life and love. The song speaks of being in a dark place, feeling lonely and bitter until the singer met someone who loved them deeply and showed them a new way of life. The lyrics use compelling imagery to describe the depth of the singer’s love, comparing it to an arrow through the chest and claiming that their heart is beating them to death. Despite the overwhelming feeling of love, the singer is uncertain and requests a verbal confirmation of love by asking the other person to say yes.


The song’s lyrics emphasize the transformative power of love and the singer’s newfound willingness to take risks, let go of fears, and create new memories with their loved one. The repetition of the phrase “Say yes” throughout the song represents the singer’s desire for reassurance and commitment. The song also alludes to aging and the idea of creating lasting memories with someone special.


Line by Line Meaning

I was six feet under for the one and only
I felt buried and trapped, only existing for the purpose of a singular person


Spent the nights feeling bitter, sad and lonely
I experienced negative emotions and was isolated from others during the nighttime


Didn't realize how much fear controlled me
I was unaware of the extent to which fear influenced my actions and thoughts


Until you came and loved me like I'm holy
Your love made me feel cherished and valued beyond measure


Now I'm ready to give life one more chance
I am willing and prepared to embrace life anew


Think my heart is beating me to death
My heart is metaphorically beating so strongly that it feels overwhelming


I have got an arrow through my chest
I have been struck deeply by love


I am so in love, I must confess
I am consumed and enraptured by my love


Say yes, say yes, say yes
Agree to be mine, accept my love


Never thought I would be high on life but sober
I didn't anticipate experiencing such joyful, fulfilling emotions without the use of substances


Didn't think that I'd be able to turn this over
I didn't believe it was possible to move past my prior struggles


Let's make stories to talk about when we're older
Let's create happy memories that we can recount in the future


Come and rest your pretty head up on my shoulder
Find comfort and security in my embrace


Say yes, say yes
Give me your positive response


Ooh, ooh, ooh
Vocalizations indicating pleasure, joy, or excitement


I am so in love, so just say yes
I am enamored and eager for you to accept my proposal




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emil Rosendal Lei, Jimmy Erik Robert Jansson, Linnea Mary Hansdotter Deb

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Russia: Uno, Uno, Uno
Denmark: Yes, Yes, Yes
Azerbaijan: la la la la
Ireland: na na na
San Marino: Freaky! FREAKY FREAKY!
Koronavirus: No, No, No
Spain: perdóname perdóname
Poland: Tak Tak Tak
Ukraine: Solovey, Solovey
Albania: Sky, sky, sky
France : You are, you are, you are
Armenia: keepin my diamonds on you, keepin my diamonds on you, keepin my diamonds on you
Spain: perdóname perdóname
Greece: Im super girl, supergirl, supergirl
Czech: Ano ano ano
France : You are, you are, you are



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[Verse 1: Ben, Tan]
I was six feet under for the one and only
Spent the nights feeling bitter, sad and lonely
Didn't realize how much fear controlled me
Until you came and loved me like I'm holy
Now I'm ready to give life one more chance

[Chorus: Ben, Tan, Both]
Think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes, say yes
Think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes
Ooh, ooh, ooh

[Verse 2: Ben, Tan, Both]
Never thought I would be high on life but sober
Didn't think that I'd be able to turn this over
Let's make stories to talk about when we're older
Come and rest your pretty head upon my shoulder
Now I'm ready to give life one more chance

[Chorus: Ben, Tan, Both]
I think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes, say yes
I think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Say yes, say yes, say yes
Ooh, ooh, ooh

[Bridge: Ben, Tan, Both]
Let's make stories to talk about when we're older (Hmm)
Come and rest your pretty head up on my shoulder
Ooh, ooh, oh
Say yes, say yes (Say yes)

[Chorus: Ben, Both]
I think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes, say yes (Say yes)
I think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, I must confess
Say yes, say yes

[Outro: Both]
I think my heart is beating me to death
I have got an arrow through my chest
I am so in love, so just say yes



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Yes!

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There are more people in this audience than the ones who voted for Germany last year.

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I laughed so hard😂

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Daniel Blanco HAHAHAHA

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Hahaha omg 😂

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