Strangelove
Black Math Lyrics
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When my crimes
Will seem almost unforgivable
I give in to sin
Because you have to make this life livable
But when you think I've had enough
From your sea of love
I'll take more than another river full
Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me
Will you take the pain
I will give to you
Again and again
And will you return it
There'll be days
When I stray
I may appear to be
Constantly out of reach
I give in to sin
Because I like to practice what I preach
Pain will you return it
I'll say it again, pain
Pain will you return it
I won't say it again
Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me
Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me
I
I give in to sin
Because you have to make this life livable
"Strangelove" by Black Math is a song that delves into the theme of addiction and the often-compromised ways in which people justify their bad habits. The lyrics describe how the singer's "crimes" are almost unforgivable but are fueled by the need to make life more livable. When the singer thinks they've had enough, they seek out more, and they believe that their addiction is worth the pain it causes.
The chorus repeats the phrase "strange highs and strange lows," which refers to the ups and downs of addiction. The singer asks their partner to give them pain and to take it back again and again, indicating a cycle of addiction and forgiveness. The singer suggests that their addiction is a part of who they are and even adds that they like to "practice what [they] preach."
Overall, "Strangelove" highlights the often-destructive nature of addiction and the difficult balance between indulgence and self-control.
Line by Line Meaning
There'll be times
When my crimes
Will seem almost unforgivable
I may do some things that are morally questionable and may seem impossible to forgive.
But when you think I've had enough
From your sea of love
I'll take more than another river full
And I'll make it all worthwhile
When you think I've reached my limit of receiving your love, I'll still take more and somehow make it all worthwhile.
Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me
My love is strange and unpredictable, with highs and lows. Will you accept and love me as I am?
Will you take the pain
I will give to you
Again and again
And will you return it
Can you handle the pain that comes with being with me, and will you reciprocate when I need you?
There'll be days
When I stray
I may appear to be
Constantly out of reach
I give in to sin
Because I like to practice what I preach
There will be times when I may seem distant and unreachable, as I give in to my vices to stay true to my beliefs.
Pain will you return it
I'll say it again, pain
Pain will you return it
I won't say it again
Will you return the pain I give you, or will it go unacknowledged? I won't ask again.
Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me
My love may be unconventional, with ups and downs. Can you accept and love me despite that?
Strangelove
Strange highs and strange lows
Strangelove
That's how my love goes
Strangelove
Will you give it to me
My love may be unpredictable, with highs and lows. Can you handle that, and still be with me?
I
I give in to sin
Because you have to make this life livable
I give in to my desires to make life bearable. Will you continue to accept and love me despite my faults?
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Martin Gore
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