dio
Boylife Lyrics

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I've been dreamin' of your back
Won't you come and take me back?
I've been dreamin' of your neck
Kissin' on you 'til we fall back asleep now
I've been dreamin' of your back
Won't you come and take me back now?
I've been dreamin' of your neck
Kissin' on you 'til we wakin' up at dawn now

So how much time
On borrowed time?
I'll make it mine
I'll make it mine (Yeah, mine, mine)

I've been dreamin' of your back (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Won't you come and take me back? (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
I've been dreamin' of your back (I've been dreamin' of your back)
Won't you come and take me, won't you come and take me?

So long, I haven't seen you
So long, I haven't seen you (In so long)
So long, I haven't seen you
So long, I haven't seen you (In so long)

I was living in the past
Won't you come and take me, won't you come and take

I see you look in the air
I was humble and sick
I was watching you read

Remember we was 18
Memory was HD (HD)
Crystallized in ten speed (Ten speed)
The tape is fading out
So tell me how you see me now
I couldn't stop, I'm still colder now

So how much time
On borrowed time?
I'll make it mine (Swear I won't tell)
I'll make it mine

I've been dreamin' of your back
Won't you come and take me back?
I've been dreamin' of your back
Won't you come and take me, won't you come and take me?
I've been dreamin' of your back
Won't you come and take me back?
I've been dreamin' of your back (I've been dreamin' of your back)
Won't you come and take me, won't you come and take me?

So long, I haven't seen you in
So long, I haven't seen you

So long, I haven't seen you in (Dio, dio, dio)
So long, I haven't seen you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boylife's song "Dio" are nostalgic and romantic, recalling a past relationship and longing for its return. The singer dreams of their partner's back and neck, wishing for their embrace and kiss until they fall back asleep or wake up at dawn. The repetition of "I've been dreamin' of your back" and "Won't you come and take me back" emphasizes the singer's yearning and desire for their lover's return.

The second verse introduces a sense of urgency and a realization that time is running out, as the singer questions how much time they have left and vows to make it their own. The bridge repeats the phrase "so long, I haven't seen you" and calls back to memories of being 18 years old and fleeting moments of connection in the past. The final chorus is a desperate plea for their partner to come back to them.

Overall, "Dio" is a wistful and emotionally charged song, conveying the complexity of love and the pain of separation. It is relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak and the longing for past relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been dreamin' of your back
The singer has been thinking about their past relationship and wants to reconnect with their partner.

Won't you come and take me back?
The singer is asking their partner to re-enter their life and relationship.

I've been dreaming of your neck
The singer has been thinking about intimate moments with their partner.

Kissin' on you 'til we fall back asleep now
The artist wants to relive the moments when they shared intimacy with their partner until they fall asleep.

So how much time, On borrowed time?, I'll make it mine, I'll make it mine (Yeah, mine, mine)
The artist wants to make the most of their time with their partner, even if it feels like they are on borrowed time.

So long, I haven't seen you
The singer has not seen their partner in a long time.

I was living in the past
The singer was fixated on their past relationship with their partner.

I see you look in the air
The artist notices their partner looking away and seems to be lost in thought.

I was humble and sick, I was watching you read
The artist was in a vulnerable and emotional state and watched their partner read in silence.

Remember we was 18, Memory was HD (HD), Crystallized in ten speed (Ten speed), The tape is fading out, So tell me how you see me now, I couldn't stop, I'm still colder now
The artist reminisces about their past, specifically a time when they were both 18 and their memories were vivid. However, the artist realizes that time has passed and their memories are fading.

Won't you come and take me, won't you come and take
The singer pleads with their partner to come and take them back into their life and relationship.

So how much time, On borrowed time?, I'll make it mine (Swear I won't tell), I'll make it mine
The artist reiterates that they want to make the most of their time with their partner, even if it feels like they are on borrowed time. They promise to cherish the time spent together.

So long, I haven't seen you in
The singer emphasizes the time that has passed since they last saw their partner.

So long, I haven't seen you (Dio, dio, dio)
The repeated phrase 'Dio, dio, dio' seems to be a reference to the singer Dio and may just be a nonsensical vocalization to add emphasis.

So long, I haven't seen you in so long
The singer has not seen their partner in a very long time.

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