Silhouette
Callum Easter Lyrics


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Dropping the Es, counting the steps
Aching with sex, beaten and blessed
Coming for love, coming for a silhouette
Say nothing more, give nothing less

I'm going down, down, down, down, down, down
I'm going down, down, down, down, down, down
And she told me, give your heart with your arms open wide
And she shows me, give your heart with your arms open wide

And she told me, give your heart with your arms open wide
And she shows me, give your heart with your arms open wide

Calling on ghosts, drenched in their sweat
Holding her close until nothing's left

Coming for love, coming for a silhouette




Coming for love, coming for a silhouette
Coming for love, coming for a silhouette

Overall Meaning

The song Silhouette by Callum Easter seems to be about a restless and passionate search for love, as the singer drops their inhibitions and counts their steps towards an unknown destination. The lyrics suggest a mixture of carnal desire and emotional intensity, as the singer aches with sex and yet also seeks to give their heart freely. The repetition of the phrase "coming for a silhouette" suggests that the object of their desire is somewhat mysterious or elusive, perhaps a symbol of the idealised love that they are pursuing.


The chorus of the song emphasises the idea of surrendering oneself to love, as the singer repeats the line "give your heart with your arms open wide" multiple times. There is a sense of vulnerability and risk involved in this, as they are not only offering their heart but also exposing themselves physically by holding someone close. The reference to "ghosts" may suggest that the past is influencing this search for love, perhaps indicating that the singer is haunted by past relationships or experiences.


Overall, the lyrics of Silhouette convey a sense of longing and urgency, as the singer pursues love with abandon and without reservation. The repeated phrases and simple melody of the song reinforce this sense of simplicity and directness, as if the singer's desire is so powerful that it needs no complicating or embellishment.


Line by Line Meaning

Dropping the Es, counting the steps
Taking drugs and keeping track of how many I take


Aching with sex, beaten and blessed
Feeling both intense pleasure and pain from sexual experiences


Coming for love, coming for a silhouette
Seeking love and physical intimacy with someone, even if their identity is vague or unknown


Say nothing more, give nothing less
Letting actions and physical touch speak louder than words


I'm going down, down, down, down, down, down
Falling deeper into a cycle of self-destructive behavior


And she told me, give your heart with your arms open wide
Receiving advice from someone to love with vulnerability and openness


And she shows me, give your heart with your arms open wide
Seeing by example how to love with vulnerability and openness


Calling on ghosts, drenched in their sweat
Seeking the presence and touch of past lovers


Holding her close until nothing's left
Being physically close with someone until there's nothing more to give


Coming for love, coming for a silhouette
Seeking love and physical intimacy with someone, even if their identity is vague or unknown


Coming for love, coming for a silhouette
Seeking love and physical intimacy with someone, even if their identity is vague or unknown


Coming for love, coming for a silhouette
Seeking love and physical intimacy with someone, even if their identity is vague or unknown




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