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Bonobo (Ft. 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 song "Pieces" by Bonobo featuring Cornelia is a beautiful yet sad song about love and the uncertainty that comes with it. The verse "Love is in the eyes of the beholder, I used to keep the light as lead with you" suggests that the singer used to see love in the person's eyes they were with before, but it no longer feels the same. The line "Hoping there's a chance you would stay sober and find your way back home without the wood" implies that there were substance abuse issues and that the singer hoped the person they loved, would find their way back without needing to rely on drugs or alcohol.
The next verse "In this deep ocean, I've got secrets buried. In this deep hall of shame, there is no one to call" suggests that the singer is carrying emotional baggage and pain, but cannot find someone to confide in. The use of "deep ocean" and "deep hall of shame" paints a picture of being alone with one's thoughts and pain, without anyone to share it with. The chorus "We are the pieces, the pieces, the pieces, In the pieces, in the pieces, in the pieces Of the ground" can be interpreted as the pieces of heartbreak and pain scattered everywhere.
Overall, "Pieces" is a song about love, heartbreak and the aftermath of a relationship that didn't work out. Despite the sad theme, the song is still beautiful and showcases the delicate yet impactful style of Bonobo's music.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is in the eyes of the beholder, I
I understand that love is subjective and varies from person to person.
Used to keep the light as lead with you
I used to rely on you for guidance and support.
Hoping there's a chance you would stay sober and
I am hopeful that you will be able to overcome your struggles with addiction.
Find your way back home without the wood
I hope you can find your way home without relying on substances to cope.
In this deep ocean, I've got secrets buried
I have secrets that I keep hidden and locked away inside of myself.
In this deep hall of shame, there is no one to call
I feel a great sense of shame and guilt that I carry with me, and I have no one to turn to for help.
Kept the clouds, a distance from the view
I chose to keep my troubles and worries hidden from others, and not let them show.
Hoping there's a chance we change it also
I have the same hope for our future, that we can overcome our challenges and make things better.
Off the ground, hitting up for grant
I am looking for a way to rise above my current situation and improve my life.
We are the pieces, the pieces, the pieces
We are all individual parts of a larger whole, coming together to make something greater.
In the pieces, in the pieces, in the pieces
Our individual parts are interconnected and affect each other, like a puzzle.
Of the ground
Our struggles and challenges are part of the foundation of who we are and what we will become.
Lyrics Ā© 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