So sincere
Benatar Pat Lyrics
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I look in your eyes and it becomes quite clear
You want what I want, you need what I need
When I turn to leave
You plead, and plead, and plead, and plead, and plead
We're so sincere
We're so sincere
We're so sincere
Now I'm sure I'm right and I'm so sincere
You convince me I'm wrong with a single tear
You want me so badly, you can't live without me
When I turn to leave
You bleed, and bleed, and bleed, and plead, and plead
We're so sincere
We're so sincere
We're so sincere
We're so sincere
We're livin' so fast we're not living at all
Two sparrows tied together will always fall
We know we love each other so there's nothin' to prove
But I'm gonna smother if somebody don't move
We're so sincere
We're so sincere
We're so sincere
We're so sincere
The lyrics to Pat Benatar's song "So Sincere" explore a complicated and often tumultuous relationship. The opening lines emphasize the expression of love and sincerity between the two individuals involved. They claim to be deeply in love and earnestly committed to each other. However, as the song progresses, it becomes apparent that their sincerity may be overshadowed by a sense of possessiveness and co-dependency.
The second verse reveals a shift in dynamics. The singer becomes convinced of their own righteousness, believing they are right in their actions and feelings. But the partner's tears challenge this certainty, causing doubt and guilt. It is evident that the partner relies heavily on the singer and fears being abandoned. The repetition of "bleed and plead" suggests a desperate plea to prevent the singer from leaving.
In the final verse, the lyrics take a broader perspective on the relationship. The couple is depicted as living fast-paced lives but not truly experiencing life to its fullest. The line "Two sparrows tied together will always fall" signifies the idea that their intense connection may ultimately be their downfall. Despite their mutual understanding of love, the singer feels suffocated and in need of space for personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
We say I love you and we're so sincere
We express our love to each other and genuinely mean it
I look in your eyes and it becomes quite clear
When I gaze into your eyes, it becomes evident and undeniable
You want what I want, you need what I need
You desire the same things as me and depend on them just like I do
When I turn to leave
When I start to depart from this relationship
You plead, and plead, and plead, and plead, and plead
You beg persistently and fervently for me to stay
Now I'm sure I'm right and I'm so sincere
I am now certain that my viewpoint is correct and truly genuine
You convince me I'm wrong with a single tear
You manage to persuade me that I am mistaken with just one tear
You want me so badly, you can't live without me
You long for me intensely and believe you cannot survive without me
You bleed, and bleed, and bleed, and plead, and plead
You suffer and endure pain while beseeching me to stay
We're livin' so fast we're not living at all
We are rushing through life so rapidly that we are not truly experiencing it
Two sparrows tied together will always fall
If two birds are forcibly connected, they will inevitably both suffer
We know we love each other so there's nothin' to prove
We are aware of our mutual love, so there is no need for validation
But I'm gonna smother if somebody don't move
However, I will feel suffocated and overwhelmed if someone doesn't make a change
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Written by: PAT BENATAR, ROGER CAPPS
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