Connected
Chipmunk feat. Eric B Lyrics
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But hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks
Cetirizine your fever′s gripped me again
Never kisses—all you ever send are full stops, la, la, la
Do you know where the wild things go?
They go along to take your honey, la, la, la
Break down, now weep,
My love, my love, love, love, la, la, la
Muscle to muscle and toe to toe
The fear has gripped me but here I go
My heart sinks as I jump up
Your hand grips hand as my eyes shut
Do you know where the wild things go?
They go along to take your honey, la, la, la
Break down, now sleep
Build up breakfast, now let′s eat
My love my love, love, love
She bruises, coughs, she splutters pistol shots
Hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks
She's morphine, queen of my vaccine
My love, my love, love, love, la, la, la
Muscle to muscle and toe to toe
The fear has gripped me but here I go
My heart sinks as I jump up
Your hand grips hand as my eyes shut
She may contain the urge to run away
But hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks
Germolene, disinfect the scene
My love, my love, love, love
But please don't go, I love you so, my lovely
Please don′t go, please don′t go
I love you so, I love you so
Please don't go, please don′t go
I love you so, I love you so
Please break my heart, hey
Please don't go, please don′t go
I love you so, I love you so
Please don't go, please don′t go
I love you so, I love you so
Please break my heart
Please don't go, I'll eat you whole
I love you so, I love you so, I love you so
Please don′t go I′ll eat you whole
I love you so, I love you so, I love you so, I love you so
I'll eat you whole
I love you so, I love you so
I′ll eat you whole
I love you so, I love you so
I'll eat you whole
I love you so, I love you so
Please don′t go, I'll eat you whole
I love you so, I love you so, I love you so
Please don′t go, I'll eat you whole
I love you so, I love you so, I love you so
Ben Everitt
The lyrics of Chipmunk feat. Eric B's song Connected present a complex narrative about a woman who is held down and controlled by her lover. The first verse introduces the idea that the woman may want to run away, but she is held back by "soggy clothes and breezeblocks." The second verse suggests that the fear of the relationship has gripped the man, despite their mutual love, and he is terrified as he takes the plunge back into the relationship.
The song's chorus adds to the surreal and dreamlike feeling created by the lyrics. The lyrics ask where "the wild things go" and offer the suggestion that they go along to take "your honey." The lines "break down, now weep/Build up breakfast, now let's eat" are particularly intriguing, suggesting that the relationship is cyclical and unstable, with the characters breaking down and building up again and again.
The rest of the song continues in this vein, exploring the fear, control, love, and sorrow of the relationship. The lyrics suggest that the woman is both hurt and healing, as she "bruises, coughs, she splutters pistol shots" but is also "morphine, queen of my vaccine." Ultimately, the song is a haunting and disturbing portrait of a love that is both beautiful and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
She may contain the urge to run away
She has the impulse to escape, but suppresses it
But hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks
She is physically restrained with heavy and wet objects
Cetirizine your fever′s gripped me again
You have infected me with your love and I am ill with desire once more
Never kisses—all you ever send are full stops, la, la, la
Your communication is cold and leaves me waiting for more, but I still echo love
Do you know where the wild things go?
Do you know where we belong in this chaotic world?
They go along to take your honey, la, la, la
They take advantage of your vulnerability and fragility
Break down, now weep,
Give in to your emotions and cry now
Build up breakfast, now let's eat
Let's move on from sadness and focus on nourishing ourselves
My love, my love, love, love, la, la, la
Despite it all, my love for you remains strong
Muscle to muscle and toe to toe
We are intimately close and connected
The fear has gripped me but here I go
Even though I am afraid, I will take the leap
My heart sinks as I jump up
I feel a sense of loss as I take a risk
Your hand grips hand as my eyes shut
You support and comfort me, even though we can't see what's ahead
She bruises, coughs, she splutters pistol shots
She is hurt and vulnerable, but also dangerous and explosive
Hold her down with soggy clothes and breezeblocks
She is restrained and controlled even in her weakened state
She's morphine, queen of my vaccine
She is both a painkiller and a cure for my heartache
But please don't go, I love you so, my lovely
Please don't leave me, I am deeply in love with you
Please don't go, please don't go
I cannot bear the thought of losing you
Please break my heart, hey
I'd rather be hurt by you than lose you completely
Please don't go, I'll eat you whole
I am willing to do anything to keep you close to me
Writer(s): ERIC BELLINGER, MOSES SAMUELS, JAHMAAL FYFFE
Contributed by Mila A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.