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Cebe and Me
Cold Cave Lyrics
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The trust is broken
Concrete flashes
And my death rushes
'Til the end of the day
'Til the end of the line
'Til the end of the world
You will put flowers
Over the earth where I sleep
I know in your heart
I was not meant to keep
'Til the end of the day
'Til the end of the line
'Til the end of the world
'Til the end of the night
My heart breaks everything
You are closer
You cry wolf
And I show up
The lyrics of Cold Cave's song "Cebe and Me" paint a bleak picture of a mournful and doomed relationship. The opening lines of "My heart breaks, the trust is broken" convey a deep sense of pain and betrayal. It is clear that the singer's relationship has become fractured, as evidenced by "concrete flashes" and "death rushes." These images may refer to the sudden impact of harsh realities, a sort of awakening from naivety or deception. Despite all of this, the singer seems to be clinging to a fading hope, with the repeated lyric "Til the end," conveying desperation in the need for resolution or closure.
The chorus of the song epitomizes the overall mood, as the singer asks for the relationship to end, in the sentiments of "Til the end of the day - Til the end of the world - Til the end of the night." The finality of these lyrics suggests that there is no coming back from the heartbreak experienced. The second stanza is equally heart-wrenching, focusing on the aftermath of the end of the relationship. The singer foresees their passing and requests that the other put flowers where they sleep. There seems to be an acceptance of fate in the words, "I know in your heart, I was not meant to keep." The closing of the song is just as intense as its beginning, with "My heart breaks everything" and "You cry wolf and I show up" delivering a final blow to the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart breaks
I feel emotional pain
The trust is broken
Our relationship has lost its trust
Concrete flashes
I see flashes of the reality, the hard truth
And my death rushes
I feel like I am facing death, either literally or metaphorically
'Til the end of the day
Until the day is over
'Til the end of the line
Until the end of the journey, whether it's a physical one or a life journey
'Til the end of the world
Until the apocalypse or the end of time
'Til the end of the night
Until the night is over
You will put flowers
After I die, you will place flowers
Over the earth where I sleep
On the ground where my remains lay
I know in your heart
I understand your feelings
I was not meant to keep
I was not meant to be part of your life permanently
My heart breaks everything
My heart is breaking everything that I hold onto
You are closer
You are getting closer to me, either physically or emotionally
You cry wolf
You are exaggerating or lying about something
And I show up
And yet, I still come to you
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