Core
Chris & Cosey and Coil Lyrics

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Diamond eyes
Sugar fills the sky
Soaking up the atmosphere
Like every time before

Gemini
Our love is intertwined
Pulling from the far and near

To our very core

(Time)
Won't wait for us
(And I)
Want nothing more

Veil of life
Illuminates the night
And I've never wanted you
So goddamn bad before

(Time)
Won't wait for us
(And I)
Want nothing more
(Time)
Won't wait for us
(And I)
Want nothing more

Diamond eyes
Sugar fills the sky
Soaking up the atmosphere
Like every time before

Gemini
Our love is intertwined
Pulling from the far and near
To our very core

Pulling from the far and near
To our very core

Pulling from the far and near
To our very core

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris & Cosey and Coil's song "Core" paint a picture of a deep, intertwined love that is at the center of everything. "Diamond eyes" and "sugar fills the sky" create a sense of beauty and wonder, while the line "soaking up the atmosphere / like every time before" speaks to a love that has been experienced and enjoyed previously. The reference to Gemini suggests that there may be duality or complexity to this love, but ultimately it is pulling the couple together "to our very core".

The repeated refrain of "time won't wait for us / and I want nothing more" emphasizes the importance of the present moment and the value of being fully immersed in this love. The imagery of a "veil of life / illuminating the night" adds a layer of mysticism and enchantment to the song, and the line "and I've never wanted you / so goddamn bad before" underscores the intensity of the emotions being expressed.

Overall, "Core" is a song about love that is deep, passionate, and all-consuming. It suggests that this kind of love can be both beautiful and overwhelming, but ultimately worth pursuing and holding onto.

Line by Line Meaning

Diamond eyes
Our eyes are shining bright, like diamonds

Sugar fills the sky
The air is sweet and beautiful

Soaking up the atmosphere
Taking in the environment around us

Like every time before
This is a familiar feeling

Gemini
We are two people, but also two sides of the same coin

Our love is intertwined
Our love is deeply connected and interdependent

Pulling from the far and near
Drawing strength and energy from all around us

To our very core
To the deepest part of who we are

(Time)
The passing of time

Won't wait for us
We cannot stop or control the passage of time

(And I)
I am speaking for myself