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50 Shades
Boy Epic Lyrics
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My dreams the death of me
Drink one grab your gun
Cut me deep
Losing sleep and all my faith
In these promises that I take
Lay me down with a smile
So give me love an all your hate
Tell me lies in fifty shades
Lay me down for awhile
Get lost in the grey
Forever on the floor
Don't ever stop
I want more
Like nails on my skin
Swallow my sins
Hurt me, hurt me again
Forever on the floor
Don't ever stop
I want more
Like nails on my skin
Swallow my sins
Hurt me, hurt me again
Cheers to the end the bitter sweet
You have my dreams and all of me
Drink one come undone, marry me
Say you will, say you will Marry me
Say you will, say you will
Losing sleep and all my faith
In these promises that I take
Lay me down with a smile
To drown in the rain
So give me love and all your hate
Tell me lies in fifty shades
Lay me down for awhile
Get lost in the grey
Forever on the floor
Don't ever stop
I want more
Like nails on my skin
Swallow my sins
Hurt me, hurt me again
Forever on the floor
Don't ever stop
I want more
Like nails on my skin
Swallow my sins
Hurt me, hurt me again
Tie my hands
Make me beg
Swallow my sins
Hurt me, hurt me again
Forever on the floor
Don't ever stop
I want more
Like nails on my skin
Swallow my sins
Hurt me, hurt me again
Forever on the floor
Don't ever stop
I want more
Like nails on my skin
Swallow my sins
Hurt me, hurt me again
The opening lines of Boy Epic’s “50 Shades” allude to the notion of living life to the fullest, unveiling a sense of bravado that is rooted in the idea of a live-fast-die-young mentality. The juxtaposition of 'friends' and 'enemies' tells us this is a song about a daring and risque lifestyle which comes with as many problems as it does pleasures. The next line, “my dreams the death of me,” suggests that the singer is acutely aware of the risks his or her way of life entails but is still eager to pursue it anyway. The next lines “Drink one grab your gun, Cut me deep,” convey a sense of recklessness, evoking scenes of debauchery and excess.
The chorus of “50 Shades” continues with the same theme of risky behavior as the singer laments his or her loss of sleep and faith, and how they are “drowning in the rain.” The phrase, “Give me love and all your hate, Tell me lies in fifty shades,” echoes the imagery of abuse and BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism). The lines “Forever on the floor, Don't ever stop, I want more, Like nails on my skin, Swallow my sins, Hurt me, hurt me again,” further reinforce this idea. It’s important to note that while these lyrics may seem overly sensationalized, they are a reflection of the culture of the underground BDSM world.
The closing lines of “50 Shades” reveal the singer’s ultimate desire to be with someone who shares in their particular way of living, even if that means finding someone who is willing to hurt them. The repeated tone and lyrics of this song seem to find peace in the pain, implying an almost addictively toxic attraction. The music video further cements these ideas, depicting a sadomasochistic relationship that is both alluring and unsettling.
Line by Line Meaning
Cheers to my friends my enemies
I want to acknowledge both my friends and my enemies, with the same enthusiasm and gusto.
My dreams the death of me
My desires and aspirations are so important to me they could be the end of me.
Drink one grab your gun
Take a shot, and be ready for a fight.
Cut me deep
Hurt me emotionally, make me feel something intense and profound.
Losing sleep and all my faith
I'm struggling and restless, and I've lost confidence in things I used to believe in.
In these promises that I take
Despite my doubts, I still make promises and commitments to myself and to others.
Lay me down with a smile
Let me rest contentedly, even if it means accepting something negative or harmful.
To drown in the rain
I want to be consumed by something dangerous or destructive, like a storm or a flood.
So give me love and all your hate
I want to experience both affection and animosity, from those around me.
Tell me lies in fifty shades
Lie to me in a way that's elaborate and nuanced, like a character in a book or movie would be deceived.
Lay me down for awhile
Let me rest and forget about everything else for a little while.
Get lost in the grey
I want to experience or dwell in shades of grey, in between extremes of black and white.
Forever on the floor
I want to be in a state of profound vulnerability and submission, even if it means being on the ground.
Don't ever stop
Keep pushing me, hurting me, or testing me, without relenting.
I want more
Despite the pain or discomfort, I crave more of the same experiences or sensations.
Like nails on my skin
I want to feel something sharp, painful, or intense, like the sensation of nails piercing my skin.
Swallow my sins
Accept and internalize my wrongdoings or flaws.
Hurt me, hurt me again
Repeat or intensify the pain or negativity inflicted on me.
Tie my hands
Take away my ability to control or defend myself.
Make me beg
Force me to plead for mercy, or for more of what's causing me pain.
Cheers to the end the bitter sweet
Let's celebrate the conclusion of something, even if it's bittersweet or challenging.
You have my dreams and all of me
I've given you my deepest desires and my full self.
Drink one come undone, marry me
Take a drink and become uninhibited, reckless, or spontaneous; or, commit to me fully and forever.
Say you will, say you will Marry me
Promise me that you'll marry me, no matter what.
Swallow my sins
Accept and internalize my wrongdoings or flaws.
Hurt me, hurt me again
Repeat or intensify the pain or negativity inflicted on me.
Contributed by Penelope J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miriam Manrique
Boy epic ♥
Cheers to my friends
my enemies
My dreams, the death of me
Drink one, grab your gun
Cut me deep
Losing sleep
And all my faith
In the promises
That I take
Lay me down with a smile
To Drown in the rain
So Give me love
And all your hate
Tell me lies
In 50 shades
Lay me down for awhile
Get lost in the grey ♥
Boy Epic
I just dropped the “PANDEMIC” live performance video 🤍 —> https://youtu.be/MY6EmwwbbZs
Lucas Avella
Why is "50 shades" not on Spotify or Deezer? 🥺
Sidda Raju
Oooooooòòoooò99
Angel McLaughlin
Love the song good lyrics ❤️
Subam Katkari
@Lucas Avella ⁿ
Lizbeth Ramirez
I really wish this singer would be more popular bc he has an amazing voice and his songs are extremely good
Christina
100%
Maria Vagna
@Christina e muito FÉLIX
Lori G the First
To the writers, producers, singers, engineers, musicians of this song.. and all who were a part of bringing this video to life... damn. Great job. Love it.
Ana Carolina
i still can't understand why this song is not on spotify