Ecstasy
Black Dan Lyrics
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A slow motion emotion wave
Crashing over this sardine can train
And I'm at the back
Squashed in tight
But it's OK 'cause inside
I know when I get home tonight
It's torment, into ecstasy
It's torment, into ecstasy
I want that hot breath of life in me
I want that hot breath of life in me
I want that hot breath of life in me
I want that hot breath of life in me
Into the sheets she and I slide
Heavy little smiles open wide
Heads thrown back sweet silent cry
Folds of sheets, clean and white
Rough and ripple like wings in flight
Like waves at night
Like the tail of a kite
It's torment, into ecstasy
It's torment, into ecstasy
I want that hot breath of life in me
I want that hot breath of life in me
I want that hot breath of life in me
I want that hot breath of life in me
It's torment, into ecstasy
I want that hot breath of life in me
I want that hot breath of life in me
I want that hot breath of life in me
I want that hot breath of life in me
The song "Ecstasy" by Black Dan delves into the idea of turning life's struggles into moments of bliss, or as the title suggests, ecstasy. The lyrics describe the singer's daily grind, represented by being squashed in on a train, but despite the discomfort, they remain calm knowing that they will soon be reunited with their lover. The anticipation of the night ahead, spent with their lover, is what makes the torment of the day bearable, eventually transforming into a blissful state of ecstasy.
The second half of the song delves deeper into the intimacy between the singer and their lover. The use of descriptions like "heavy little smiles open wide" and "folds of sheets, clean and white, rough and ripple like wings in flight," paints a vivid picture of the passion and intensity shared between the two. The repetition of "I want that hot breath of life in me" emphasizes the feeling of yearning and desire for closeness and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been another long day
The day was tiring and has been drawn out
A slow motion emotion wave
The feelings are occurring gradually and are overwhelming
Crashing over this sardine can train
The emotions are overwhelming and impacting the train ride, which is cramped like sardines
And I'm at the back
The artist is situated at the rear of the train
Squashed in tight
The artist is jammed in and confined
But it's OK 'cause inside
The singer is coping and maintaining presence
I know when I get home tonight
The singer is anticipating the night's events
It's torment, into ecstasy
The pain transforms into pleasure
I want that hot breath of life in me
The artist desires to feel alive and rejuvenated
Into the sheets she and I slide
The artist and a partner move towards intimacy together
Heavy little smiles open wide
Both partners wear soft and bright expressions
Heads thrown back sweet silent cry
The partners are relishing in the sensation quietly
Folds of sheets, clean and white
The surroundings are conspicuous and pristine
Rough and ripple like wings in flight
The sheets move like feathers soaring through the sky
Like waves at night
The sheets move with the flow and subtlety of waves in the dark
Like the tail of a kite
The sheets move lightly and delicately like a kite's tail
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Written by: DANIEL BLACK
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