Lately
Bruni & Danielle Lyrics
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Flowers blooming
In the trees
People walking
By the Sea
All here and
Meant to be
But it goes and goes
And it fades
It fades
And so it fades
Come lay down with me
Restore yourself
Your dignity
Faithful
To misery
Beautiful Boy
Beautiful sea
But it goes and goes
And so it goes
And it fades
It fades
And so it fades
The song, "Lately" by Bruni & Danielle, is an observation of life's fleeting nature, despite the beauty that surrounds us. The lyrics describe a peaceful scene: flowers blooming in trees, people walking by the sea, a feeling that everything is meant to be. But this peace is contrasted with the knowledge that everything fades away eventually, no matter how beautiful it may appear at the moment.
The singer urges someone to lay down with her, to restore themselves and their dignity, even while remaining faithful to the misery that inevitably comes with life's impermanence. The mention of a "Beautiful Boy" and a "Beautiful sea" provide a clear visual contrast to the theme of fading and loss, as if to illustrate that even the most beautiful things will eventually fade away.
Overall, the song reminds listeners of the importance of appreciating the present moment, and to find peace in the inevitability of life's transitions, rather than fighting against them.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is easy lately
Everything seems to be going well currently
Flowers blooming
The sight of nature flourishing
In the trees
The trees showing off their growth
People walking
Lively and cheerful people around
By the Sea
The sight of the sea in its glory
All here and meant to be
Everything feels like it's all in place in this moment
But it goes and goes
Despite how good everything seems now, time goes on
And so it goes
Time inevitably passes
And it fades
Things may not always be as vibrant as they are now
It fades
The good times come to an end
And so it fades
Similar to how a sunset fades with time
Come lay down with me
Be present in the moment with me
Restore yourself
Take this moment to rejuvenate yourself
Your dignity
Rebuild your sense of self-worth
Faithful to misery
It's easy to hold onto the negatives in life
Beautiful Boy
Referring to someone who is lovely
Beautiful sea
The sea's beauty is highlighted again
But it goes and goes
The inevitability of time passing is reinforced
And so it goes
The sentiment is repeated
And it fades
The same ending is acknowledged, but this time with a different tone
It fades
Everything good comes to an end eventually
And so it fades
The same phrase is repeated one last time
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Written by: Danielle Levy
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