Silhouette
Bloody Heels Lyrics


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9) Silhouette
From the first gaze
We've been in a state
That I know you'd hurt me
Cause me pain, cause me pain
Cocaine, champagne
Living in vain
Live fast die young
But who's to blame
Who's to blame
I see your silhouette
Suddenly so blur
Smokes from the cigarettes
I think I'm having a deja vu
Shadows are hunting me
Anxious I'm going to sleep
Hiding in my nightmares
Cause they're not real, no, no
You only come
In the dead of the night
And already gone
By the first morning light
First morning light
You just need a shelter
And my skin to hold
Helter Skelter
Turn my heart stone cold
But what about my soul ?
I see your silhouette
Suddenly so blur
Smokes from the cigarettes
I think I'm having a deja vu
Shadows are hunting me
Anxious I'm going to sleep
Hiding in my nightmares
Cause they're not real
Who's gonna catch me
When I fall into your deadly claws
Who's gonna teach me
To not return your call
And now it's twelve o'clock,
twelve o'clock, knock, knock
How did I end up?
In this madhouse, yeah
I see your silhouette
Suddenly so blur
Smokes from the cigarettes
I think I'm having a deja vu
Shadows are hunting me
Anxious I'm going to sleep
Hiding in my nightmares




Cause they're not real, they're not real
Your silhouette

Overall Meaning

"Silhouette" by Bloody Heels is a song that delves into a toxic and damaging relationship. The lyrics depict a destructive dynamic between two individuals, where one person knows they will be hurt by the other but still cannot resist their allure. The first stanza introduces the intensity of the relationship, referencing drugs, indulgence, and the mantra of living fast and dying young. It sets the tone for a reckless and tumultuous affair.


The chorus reveals the singer's struggle with their own emotions. They see their lover's silhouette, metaphorically representing their presence and influence, but it seems blurry and uncertain. The smoke from the cigarettes adds a hazy and disoriented feeling, contributing to a sense of deja vu. The shadows, representing their fears and anxieties, are haunting them and affecting their sleep. However, the singer acknowledges that these nightmares are not real, suggesting they are aware of the toxic nature of the relationship but still cannot escape its grip.


The second verse delves deeper into the singer's internal conflict. They recognize that their lover only seeks shelter and physical affection from them, while their heart turns cold. This raises the question of what will happen to their soul in this destructive connection. The chorus repeats with the same sentiments, emphasizing the confusion and disorientation the singer feels. They wonder who will be there to catch them when they fall into their lover's "deadly claws" and who will guide them away from returning the calls of this damaging relationship.


The bridge introduces a feeling of being trapped as the clock strikes twelve, emphasizing the madness and chaos of the situation. The singer questions how they ended up in this "madhouse" of a relationship. The final chorus repeats the themes of blurred vision, nightmares, and the understanding that their fears are not real, yet still overwhelming.


Overall, "Silhouette" explores the turmoil and inner struggle that comes with being in a toxic relationship. It depicts a cycle of attraction, detachment, and confusion, capturing the emotional turmoil experienced by someone trapped in such a destructive dynamic.


Line by Line Meaning

From the first gaze
Since the moment we first laid eyes on each other


We've been in a state
We have been in a twisted state of mind


That I know you'd hurt me
I always knew you would cause me pain


Cause me pain, cause me pain
Inflict emotional suffering upon me, again and again


Cocaine, champagne
Indulging in hedonistic pleasures, seeking fleeting highs


Living in vain
Leading an empty and purposeless existence


Live fast die young
Embracing a reckless lifestyle, short-lived and destructive


But who's to blame
However, it is unclear who should be held responsible


I see your silhouette
I catch a glimpse of your presence


Suddenly so blur
But it quickly becomes hazy and uncertain


Smokes from the cigarettes
Traces of smoke from your addictive habits


I think I'm having a deja vu
I feel like I've experienced this all before


Shadows are hunting me
I am haunted by dark figures lingering in the background


Anxious I'm going to sleep
Filled with anxiety, afraid to go to sleep


Hiding in my nightmares
Escaping to the safety of my dreams, even if they're not real


Cause they're not real, no, no
Because I know deep down that my dreams are just illusions


You only come
You only appear


In the dead of the night
During the darkest hours


And already gone
But you disappear just as quickly


By the first morning light
Before the sun rises, leaving no trace


You just need a shelter
You only seek refuge


And my skin to hold
Using my body as a temporary haven


Helter Skelter
Causing chaos and confusion


Turn my heart stone cold
Leaving me emotionally numb


But what about my soul ?
Yet, what about the deeper part of me?


Who's gonna catch me
Who will save me


When I fall into your deadly claws
When I inevitably succumb to your harmful grasp


Who's gonna teach me
Who will show me


To not return your call
To resist the temptation to reach out to you


And now it's twelve o'clock, twelve o'clock, knock, knock
Now it's midnight, and there's a persistent knocking sound


How did I end up?
How did I find myself


In this madhouse, yeah
In this chaotic and unpredictable situation


Your silhouette
Your presence, though intangible




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Haralds Avotins, Valts Berzins, Gustavs Vanags, Gunars Narbuts

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