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http://byebeneco.bandcamp.com/
Current line-up:
Lenny-Dee - Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer
Bergen - Drums, Guitar, Back-up vox
Jenny - Vocals, Xylophone
Matthew - Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Back-up vox
Paraffin
Bye Beneco Lyrics
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Smells like paraffin
I’ve lost it lately
Oh, have you seen?
Something
Oh something, smells like paraffin
I’ve lost it lately
Too much coffee
Just isn’t good for me
Wide awake (I lie awake)
Oh, I cannot sleep
Something
Smells like fire
I know what’s right for me
But wrong is my desire
Something
Oh, something sounds like sirens,
Oh oh oh
What happened to the silence?
Too much coffee
Just isn’t good for me
Wide awake (I lie awake)
Oh, I cannot sleep
It’s getting closer
Time’s going to smoke out my room (My room)
Oh, my room
I’m no joker
I’m going to smoke out my room (My room)
Oh, my room
Oh lord, hands down
Come and find me
Oh lord, hands down
Devil I see
In the song "Paraffin" by Bye Beneco, the artist expresses feelings of being lost and unable to sleep. The opening lyrics, "Something smells like paraffin, I’ve lost it lately, oh, have you seen?" suggest a sense of confusion and uncertainty. The use of the word "paraffin" as a metaphor for feeling lost and disoriented is an interesting choice. Paraffin, which is often used in candles and lamps, is associated with light and warmth. However, it can also be dangerous and harmful if it is not handled properly. This metaphor reflects the idea that sometimes things that seem comforting and familiar can also be dangerous and harmful.
The lyrics about the smell of fire and the sound of sirens represent a sense of chaos and danger. The artist knows what is right for them but desires something that is wrong, further adding to the feelings of confusion and uncertainty. The repeated lyrics, "Too much coffee just isn’t good for me, wide awake (I lie awake), oh, I cannot sleep," suggest that the artist may be using coffee to try and stay awake and avoid dealing with their problems. The final lyrics, "Oh lord, hands down, come and find me, devil I see," suggest that the artist is struggling with a spiritual or existential crisis.
Line by Line Meaning
Something
The singer has detected an unusual scent in the air and is trying to identify its source.
Smells like paraffin
The scent has been identified as that of paraffin.
I’ve lost it lately
The singer is feeling disoriented or confused.
Oh, have you seen?
The artist enquires if anyone else has noticed the unusual scent.
Too much coffee
The artist has consumed an excessive quantity of coffee.
Just isn’t good for me
The singer acknowledges that consuming too much coffee has negative effects on them.
Wide awake (I lie awake)
As a result of too much coffee consumption, the singer is unable to sleep despite being in bed.
Something
The artist hears another unusual sound amidst the scent of paraffin.
Smells like fire
The scent has now changed from that of paraffin to that of fire.
I know what’s right for me
The artist is aware of what they should do in this situation.
But wrong is my desire
Despite knowing what is right, the temptation to do otherwise is strong for the singer.
Oh, something sounds like sirens
The artist hears the sound of sirens, which suggests that something bad might have happened.
Oh oh oh
The singer expresses their concern about the situation.
What happened to the silence?
The singer is perplexed that the calm atmosphere has been disturbed.
It’s getting closer
The source of the fire is approaching where the singer is located.
Time’s going to smoke out my room (My room)
The artist believes that they will soon be suffocated by the smoke from the fire.
I’m no joker
The artist is serious about their situation.
I’m going to smoke out my room (My room)
The singer decides to take action by smoking out their room to avoid suffocation.
Oh lord, hands down
The singer is praying for divine intervention.
Come and find me
The artist is asking for help from others.
Devil I see
The artist feels like they are facing a difficult challenge.
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Skylimit2
Love it!
Anya Wildewilde
Beautiful imagery and great music:) Go South Africa wooooooooo!
TheSharke123
Cool! Reminds me so much of the beaches at Kasouga, Eastern Cape. My favourite place on Earth!
Candice Hope
Amazing.
Dave Mthembu
Dope!
Milena Grandin
pretty cool
PubRock Radio
Mooi!
Angello Tx
Wonderful song, amazing visuals ... and two women wrestling ... priceless :)