U&I
Cynthia Alexander Lyrics


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on the island of my senses
U have lost your shape
the shadow of leaves fallen
a bed of limbs in stalemate
a crash of muted waves
in diminishing dimension but last night in black & white
a dream of lovers' eyes
a song on an old phonograph
a moving photograph of
U & I
sometimes in the dusk
when the sky bleeds certain shades
the color in between us
is the sky that binds us
never-ending you
begin on & on & on
I only know
U are for real
but last night in black & white
a dream of lovers' eyes
a song on an old phonograph




a moving photograph of
U & I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cynthia Alexander's song "U&I" convey a deep sense of longing and nostalgia mixed with a feeling of being lost in time. The lyrics open with the line "on the island of my senses, U have lost your shape", suggesting that the singer is struggling to reconnect with their partner or lover. The imagery of "the shadow of leaves fallen, a bed of limbs in stalemate" further emphasizes a sense of stagnation or loss in the relationship.


As the song continues, the singer reflects on memories of their relationship, both happy and sad. The lines "a crash of muted waves in diminishing dimension" suggest a sense of distance or separation, but the dream of "lovers' eyes" and the "old phonograph" playing a song of "U & I" create a vivid picture of a special moment shared between the two lovers. The repetition of "on & on & on" and "never-ending you" further emphasizes the theme of eternal love and the desire for a lasting connection.


The final lines, "I only know U are for real, but last night in black & white, a dream of lovers' eyes, a song on an old phonograph, a moving photograph of U & I" bring a bittersweet end to the song. While the singer may be struggling to connect with their lover in the present, they hold onto the memory of that special moment from the past.


Line by Line Meaning

on the island of my senses
In my mind's eye, I am alone in a world that is purely sensory in nature


U have lost your shape
The person I am addressing has lost their physical form and exists only as an idea


the shadow of leaves fallen
The remnants of a past love linger like fallen leaves, casting a shadow over my present state of being


a bed of limbs in stalemate
Despite the desire for physical intimacy, we remain stuck in a state of emotional and physical paralysis


a crash of muted waves in diminishing dimension
The intensity of our connection is fading away like the sound of waves crashing in the distance


but last night in black & white a dream of lovers' eyes
In a dream, I see the eyes of a lover, though the memory is faded and distant


a song on an old phonograph
The music of the past serves as a vehicle for remembering and contextualizing our relationship


a moving photograph of U & I
Our history together is preserved, but always in motion, changing and evolving with time


sometimes in the dusk when the sky bleeds certain shades
There are moments in which I'm overwhelmed with emotion, when the colors of the sky reflect the intensity of my feelings


the color in between us is the sky that binds us
Our connection is intangible, existing only within the colors that surround us, which serve as a metaphorical bond


never-ending you begin on & on & on
Despite the fleeting nature of our connection, the memory of you persists and seems infinite


I only know U are for real
Despite the illusory nature of our relationship, I am certain that the person I am addressing is real




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