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Bonobo & Cornelia Lyrics
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Used to keep the light as lead with you
Hoping there's a chance you would stay sober and
Find your way back home without the wood
In this deep ocean, I've got secrets buried
In this deep hall of shame, there is no one to call
Love is in the eyes of the beholder, I've
Hoping there's a chance we change it also
Off the ground, hitting up for grant
Love is in the eyes of the beholder
Love is in the eyes of the beholder, I've
Kept the clouds, a distance from the view
Hoping there's a chance we change it also
Off the ground, hitting up for grant
Love is in the eyes of the beholder
We are the pieces, the pieces, the pieces
In the pieces, in the pieces, in the pieces
Of the ground
The opening line of "Love is in the eyes of the beholder" suggests that love is subjective and perceived differently by different people. It highlights the fact that what one individual may consider as love may not be the same for someone else. The following lines, "Used to keep the light as lead with you, Hoping there's a chance you would stay sober and find your way back home without the wood" imply that the persona is struggling to maintain the light or hope in their relationship while hoping that their partner can overcome their addiction.
The following verses are repeated twice with slight variations, featuring the lines "Hoping there's a chance we change it also, Off the ground, hitting up for grant, Love is in the eyes of the beholder." These lines suggest that the persona still has hope for a better future with their partner, despite the difficulties they are currently facing. The last verse, "We are the pieces, the pieces, the pieces, In the pieces, in the pieces, in the pieces of the ground" expands the metaphor of shattered pieces to symbolize the fractured nature of their relationship, implying that the couple is struggling to rebuild and may need to start over.
Overall, "Pieces" is a poignant reflection on the nature of love and relationships, highlighting the challenges and struggles that often arise, and the hope and optimism that persevere despite them. It's a deeply introspective and personal song that resonates with anyone reflecting on their own relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is in the eyes of the beholder, I
I believe that love is subjective, and each person perceives it differently.
Used to keep the light as lead with you
I used to weigh down the brightness of my light when I was with you.
Hoping there's a chance you would stay sober and
I wished that you could overcome your addiction and stay sober.
Find your way back home without the wood
I wanted you to come back to me without relying on drugs or alcohol.
In this deep ocean, I've got secrets buried
I have hidden secrets deep within myself that nobody knows about.
In this deep hall of shame, there is no one to call
I feel ashamed of myself, and there's no one I can turn to for help or support.
We are the pieces, the pieces, the pieces
We are fragmented, broken, and incomplete.
In the pieces, in the pieces, in the pieces
Our brokenness is reflected in every aspect of our lives.
Of the ground
We are part of the earth and connected to it in our brokenness.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CORNELIA DAHLGREN, SIMON GREEN, MIKE LESIRGE
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Lyrics:
Love is in the eyes of the beholder, I
Used to keep a lighthouse lit for you
Hoping there's a chance you would stay sober and
Find your way back home without the booze
In this deep hole of shame
I've got secrets buried
In this deep hole of shame
There is no one to call
Love is in the eyes of the beholder, I've
Kept the clouds, a distance from the blue
Hoping there's a chance we'd change it over (We were
Fighting but it's over now) (Picking pieces off the ground)
Picking up the pieces and make do (Once so
Reckless but I'm older now) (Picking pieces off the ground)
Love is in the eyes of the beholder,
I (We were fighting but its over now) (Picking pieces off the ground)
Used to keep a lighthouse lit for you (Once so
Reckless but I'm older now) (Picking pieces off the ground)
Hoping there's a chance you would stay sober but (We were
Fighting but its over now) (Picking pieces off the ground)
It's not up to me to guide you through (Once so
Reckless but I'm older now) (Picking pieces off the ground)
Na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na
Picking pieces
Picking pieces
Picking pieces
Picking pieces off the ground
Picking pieces
Picking pieces
Picking pieces
Picking pieces off the ground
@nhdarling2
This song has been in my head for the last 4 years. The nostalgia it brings, never again but still memorable.
@derekharrison8434
It seems there are no limits to Bonobo's creativity
@sukumarparitossh
2020 and this still brings tears to my eyes...breathtaking
@rohansaraf1737
I consider Bonobo my Guru in many aspects. I have been privileged to see him play live several times and I must say he comes across as one of the nicest person ever. So humble yet ruling our hearts.
@donaldmotilaodi7747
First time ever smoking...
@Surfer8652
I think this is still my favorite Bonobo song
@olivyae3057
Return here every time I need inspiration
@Dontavious112
Heard this song new years eve and now its about to be March 2022 and this song still gets a daily play 10 to 15 times a day
@JamarD421
What a beautiful voice.
@bhongonkumanda7630
This song is nostalgic with my 3 three brothers listening to it (as 4 boys in Pretoria, South Africa trying figure life out as first year students).
9 years later, 2 died due to an untimely demise (one to murder while walking with me in Cape Town, other one drowned in Kraai River) and the other one graduated for 2 different qualifications but was hooked into drugs years later (he is yet to be found).
I'm the only one left