Berlin
Corey Kilgannon Lyrics
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Have the night but leave the day
She the feather I the weight
If these iron hands she takes
Her to go and I to stay
I to steady she to shake
She and I on new year's eve
Fireworks below our feet
Kiss until we couldn't breathe
Sinking down under the sheets
She the mountain, I the Sea
Every cigarette I lit
The things I thought, but never did
Every lie and every sin
The things I love about Berlin
Everyone I can't forgive
I to wander she to live
Oh, she to live
In Corey Kilgannon's song Berlin, he talks about his relationship with someone who is the polar opposite of him. Kilgannon sees himself as the gray sky, the weight, and someone who stays put, while the other person is the blue sky, the feather, and someone who shakes things up. Despite their differences, the two connect on a deep level, as seen in their New Year's Eve celebration, where they throw bottles at the street and kiss until they can't breathe. And yet, even as they enjoy each other's company, Kilgannon recognizes that there are things he hasn't done and sins he hasn't atoned for. Despite this, he still loves Berlin, the city where they share their experiences.
One way to interpret the lyrics is that it's a reflection on the contrasting natures of people in a relationship. Often, people are drawn to those who have qualities they lack, creating a push-and-pull effect that can make the relationship stronger. However, it can also highlight the insecurities and flaws each person has within themselves. Kilgannon acknowledges this by recognizing his regrets and failings, even as he continues to revel in the moments he shares with his partner. Ultimately, it's a song about the complexities of love and how even in the midst of darkness and uncertainty, there can be moments of lightness and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
She is blue sky I'm the gray
I am dull and lifeless while she is full of vibrancy and light.
Have the night but leave the day
We share the night together but I know she will leave when the day comes.
She the feather I the weight
She is light and carefree while I am weighed down by my problems.
If these iron hands she takes
If she can withstand my tough exterior and take my hand, she will be able to break through my barriers.
Her to go and I to stay
She is always moving forward while I am stuck in the same place.
I to steady she to shake
I am stable and predictable while she is unpredictable and full of surprises.
She and I on new year's eve
We were together on a special and symbolic night where people make resolutions for change and new beginnings.
Throwing bottles at the street
We were engaging in reckless behavior, throwing bottles at the street in a carefree and youthful manner.
Fireworks below our feet
The fireworks acted as a backdrop to our passionate and intense relationship.
Kiss until we couldn't breathe
Our love was so intense that we couldn't get enough of each other.
Sinking down under the sheets
We were consumed by our passion and love for each other, closing ourselves off from the outside world.
She the mountain, I the Sea
She is strong and steadfast like a mountain while I am constantly changing and flowing like the sea.
Every cigarette I lit
Every time I smoke a cigarette, I think about the things I want to do but never did.
The things I thought, but never did
I have many regrets about not taking action and living up to my full potential.
Every lie and every sin
I have done things I am not proud of and have misled others.
The things I love about Berlin
Despite my mistakes, I love the city of Berlin and all it represents.
Everyone I can't forgive
I hold on to grudges and have a difficult time forgiving those who have wronged me.
I to wander she to live
I am lost and aimless while she is living life to the fullest.
Oh, she to live
She embodies everything I want to be and I can't help but admire her for it.
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.