Vértigo
Bliss 66 Lyrics
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I see the light shining from your face
Speak your mind, honesty is hard to find
I'm going blind waiting for your grace to appear
And now there's not anything that I fear
But I can't see so clearly
Now I can't say what I feel
When you leave it's like vertigo
Now I can't say what I feel
But I know this is real
When you leave it's like vertigo
Eventide, everything not quite in line
A drink of wine and I should be alright
Moonshine, take me to the other side
I see the light shining from your face
I'm alive
And now there's not anything that I fear
But I can't see so clearly
Now I can't say what I feel
But I know this is real
When you leave it's like vertigo
Now I can't say what I feel
But I know this is real
When you leave it's like vertigo
The night is the only salvation I know
And the moon is a liar
But these dreams are all that I want
You're all that I need
To make them complete...my slumber so sweet
Now I can't say what I feel
But I know this is real
When you leave it's like vertigo
Now I can't say what I feel
But I know this is real
When you leave it's like vertigo, vertigo
The sun slides over my head
But I'm chained to the bed
When you breathe it's like vertigo
The language of love can be difficult to articulate, and Bliss 66's "Vertigo" captures the sensation of exhilaration and disorientation that comes with it. The song appears to focus on the intensity of a romantic relationship, capturing the vulnerability and exhilaration someone feels when they are with someone they truly care about. The first stanza describes being woken up by the one who they love, and feeling enlightened by the shine of their face. The second stanza seems to foreshadow the pain that the singer will feel when their lover is gone, using the metaphor of vertigo to describe their loss of balance and perspective.
The chorus of the song repeats two lines, indicating a sense of confusion: "Now I can't say what I feel / But I know this is real." The final stanza of the song appears to capture the feeling of being lost without the one you love: "The sun slides over my head / But I'm chained to the bed / When you breathe it's like vertigo." The song is a poignant reflection of how love can feel like a force that is beyond our control, like being lifted off the ground or disoriented by a dizzying sensation.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreamy eyed, you wake me in the morning time
You wake me up in the morning and I look at you with a loving gaze.
I see the light shining from your face
Your face is radiating bright positivity.
Speak your mind, honesty is hard to find
Be honest and share your thoughts, it's tough to find people like that nowadays.
I'm going blind waiting for your grace to appear
I am desperately waiting for your mercy and kindness.
And now there's not anything that I fear
I am fearless, except for one thing.
But I can't see so clearly
My vision is blurry, making it difficult for me to see things properly.
Now I can't say what I feel
I am unable to express my feelings.
But I know this is real
However, deep down I know that my emotions are genuine.
When you leave it's like vertigo
When you depart, it makes me feel dizzy, unsteady and lost.
Eventide, everything not quite in line
As the sun sets, everything seems a bit out of order.
A drink of wine and I should be alright
A glass of wine should make me feel better.
Moonshine, take me to the other side
Alcohol can be an escape from reality.
I'm alive
I feel alive and happy.
The night is the only salvation I know
The night is where I find solace, and it's the only thing that brings me peace.
And the moon is a liar
However, the moon can deceive people into feeling a certain way or believing things that aren't true.
But these dreams are all that I want
I have certain dreams and desires that I aspire to achieve.
You're all that I need
You are the only person who can help me fulfill my dreams and wishes.
To make them complete...my slumber so sweet
With you by my side, my goals and dreams can be fulfilled and my sleep can be peaceful and pleasant.
The sun slides over my head
The sun moves over my head, indicating the passage of time.
But I'm chained to the bed
Despite the time passing, I'm still stuck in the same place without any progress.
When you breathe it's like vertigo
Even your breathing can make me feel dizzy and unsteady, leaving me lost and confused.
Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.