When We Collide
Cardle Matt Lyrics
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But I know you lie.
I trust you all the same
And I don't know why.
'Cause when my back is turned,
My bruises shine.
Our broken fairytale,
I still believe,
It's you and me
till the end of time.
When we collide we come together,
If we don't, we'll always be apart.
I'll take a bruise i know you're worth it.
When you hit me, hit me hard.
Sitting in a wishing hole,
Hoping it stays right.
Feet cast in solid stone,
I got Gilligan's eyes.
I still believe,
It's you and me
till the end of time.
When we collide we come together,
If we don't, we'll always be apart.
I'll take a bruise i know you're worth it.
When you hit me, hit me hard.
'Cause you said hello,
It's where the going get's hard,
Our future is far,
Many of horror
Our future's far,
Many of horror
Our future is far,
Many of horror
I still believe,
It's you and me
till the end of time.
When we collide we come together,
If we don't we'll always be apart.
I'll take a bruise i know you're worth it.
When you hit me, hit me hard.
The lyrics to Matt Cardle's "When We Collide" are both powerful and concerning. The opening lines, "You say 'I love you boy' / But I know you lie," suggest a relationship that is not built on honesty and trust. However, the singer of the song still trusts their partner despite knowing they are not truthful. The line, "My bruises shine," alludes to potential physical abuse or emotional damage caused by the partner's deceit. The phrase "broken fairytale" further emphasizes that the relationship is not as it appears and creates a sense of disillusionment.
Despite all of this, the singer remains resolute in their love for their partner. The chorus is particularly poignant, stating that "when we collide we come together," but if they do not, they will always be apart. The line "I'll take a bruise I know you're worth it" is particularly chilling, as it implies an acceptance of harm in the name of love. The repeated emphasis on "When you hit me, hit me hard" creates an unsettling image of being willing to endure pain for someone they love.
The final section of the song, with the repeated refrain of "Many of horror," further adds to the melancholy vibe. The final lines of the song - "When you hit me, hit me hard," are particularly concerning, suggesting that the singer is willing to endure even more violence.
Overall, the song is a complicated and layered statement on a potentially abusive relationship. It is clear that the singer is suffering but still willing to endure harm for their partner's sake.
Line by Line Meaning
You say "I love you boy"
Although you profess your love for me, I know deep down that you are lying.
But I know you lie.
I am aware that you are not telling the truth.
I trust you all the same
Despite knowing that you are lying, I still choose to trust you.
And I don't know why.
I am uncertain about the reason behind my decision to trust you.
'Cause when my back is turned,
When I am not looking,
My bruises shine.
The physical signs of our tumultuous relationship become more apparent.
Our broken fairytale,
Our relationship is strained and far from perfect.
So hard to hide.
It is difficult to conceal the problems in our relationship.
I still believe,
Despite everything,
It's you and me
I still believe that we are meant to be together.
till the end of time.
I am committed to this relationship for the long haul.
When we collide we come together,
When we have conflict, we ultimately find a way to reunite.
If we don't, we'll always be apart.
If we cannot reconcile our differences, we will be forced to separate.
I'll take a bruise i know you're worth it.
I am willing to endure physical pain and emotional hardship because I believe that you are worth it.
When you hit me, hit me hard.
If we must fight, I would rather it be intense and passionate than weak and half-hearted.
Sitting in a wishing hole,
Feeling stuck or trapped in a difficult situation.
Hoping it stays right.
Hoping that the relationship remains stable and does not devolve into more turmoil.
Feet cast in solid stone,
Feeling stuck in place and unable to move forward.
I got Gilligan's eyes.
Feeling lost and helpless, like the characters in the TV show Gilligan's Island.
'Cause you said hello,
The beginning of our relationship, when everything seemed possible.
It's where the going get's hard,
Our relationship has faced its share of challenges and difficulties.
Our future is far,
Our future together is uncertain and unclear.
Many of horror
There are many things that could go wrong in our relationship.
Our future's far,
The distance between us makes the future of our relationship uncertain.
Many of horror
There are many things that could go wrong in our relationship.
Our future is far,
Once again, acknowledging the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
Many of horror
The many potential problems and challenges in our relationship.
I still believe,
Despite everything,
It's you and me
I am still committed to this relationship.
till the end of time.
I believe that we can overcome our difficulties and be together forever.
When we collide we come together,
Reiterating the idea that conflict can ultimately bring us closer together as a couple.
If we don't we'll always be apart.
Understandably, if our conflicts cannot be resolved, we will be forced to go our separate ways.
I'll take a bruise i know you're worth it.
Repeating the idea of willingly enduring pain and hardship for the sake of a worthwhile relationship.
When you hit me, hit me hard.
The line is repeated again to emphasize the importance of passionate conflict and mutual dedication to the relationship.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SIMON ALEXANDER NEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jamessybee1253
Was on my cruise this week and he's even better in person. What a bloke!
@ocean_blueprints
Come on Matt Cardle!! Make us some more music with your golden voice! I miss you, been waiting forever for you to make some new stuff x
@craigneal5107
probably the best x factor series tbh
@sargeantreznov24
if your saying reggie and bollie can sing they cant.
@sargeantreznov24
no they arent they are shit
@sargeantreznov24
they can not entertain and they are not fun, and cant sing, worst group of singers ever
@sargeantreznov24
yeah but that doesnt mean they cant entertain people like me for example
@hugodogobob
Craig Neal which goes to show how bad it is
@manny3332
Donβt know why he disappeared, his voice was GOLD!
@Julia68yt
His voice still IS, and it got better. Have you actually tried to visit the very channel this very video is on? Just because Matt doesn't get featured in every other mainstream hype doesn't mean he disappeared. 4 self-written and mostly self-produced studio albums, topping the indie charts, touring the UK, both with his live rock and acoustic bands, debuting in a full blown acting lead role at the West End, teaming up with Trevor Horn in between, just this summer he again did a stint at the West End as Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, and right now he's assembling his old old band for their 10yr anniversary.
Nowadays, if you want to keep yourself updated about anything relevant you have to actively follow the topic or you will get inundated with vacuous trash. In fact, Matt steers clear of every non-music related connection as best he can. He had several opportunities to prybar himself back into every f'ing "news" outlet when sh-t went flying over Ed Sheeran or even Meghan Markle. He gave it a hard pass.