Beautiful Thing
Dakona Lyrics

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Everybody sings the blues sometimes
Everybody gets the bends
Everybody takes a knife sometimes
In the back from one of your friends

Everybody builds the walls up high
Everybody guards their soul
Everybody needs to feel safe inside

Even if it makes you alone

[Chorus]
And your love is a beautiful thing
And your trust is a beautiful thing

Everybody sings the blues sometimes
Everybody gets the bends
Everybody takes a knife sometimes
In the back from one of your friends
Everybody builds the walls up high
Everybody guards their soul
Everybody needs to feel safe inside
Even if it makes you alone

[Chorus]

And underneath the glare upon the surface
I can see you rise
And I know that coming up for air keeps you alive

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dakona's song "Beautiful Thing" speak to the universal experience of pain, betrayal, and the need for self-preservation. The verses paint a picture of a person who has been hurt, wounded by the people around them, and has retreated into themselves. The first verse acknowledges that everyone experiences pain and hardship, and that even friends can betray us. The second verse speaks to the coping mechanisms we often adopt in response to pain and the need to feel safe.

The chorus is a refrain that reminds us that love and trust are beautiful things. In the midst of pain and betrayal, the singer is holding onto the hope that relationships founded on love and trust can still exist. The repetition of the chorus is not just an expression of longing for these things, but a declaration that they are still present despite the pain.

The bridge of the song brings a spark of optimism. The surface-level view of the person may not show much hope, but the singer sees something deeper. They see someone who is capable of rising above the pain and finding a way to keep going. And it is the act of rising that keeps them alive.

Overall, "Beautiful Thing" highlights the tension between the desire for connection and the need for protection. We all have experienced pain and disappointment in relationships, but we also have the capacity to love and trust again.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody sings the blues sometimes
Everyone experiences sadness from time to time

Everybody gets the bends
Everyone faces challenges and struggles

Everybody takes a knife sometimes, In the back from one of your friends
Everyone experiences betrayal from someone they trusted

Everybody builds the walls up high
Everyone puts up emotional barriers to protect themselves

Everybody guards their soul
Everyone is careful to protect their innermost thoughts and feelings

Everybody needs to feel safe inside
Everyone desires a sense of security and comfort within themselves

Even if it makes you alone
Even if it means being isolated from others

And your love is a beautiful thing
Someone's love can be a wonderful and positive force in life

And your trust is a beautiful thing
Trust is a valuable and admirable trait

And underneath the glare upon the surface
Beneath the exterior appearance

I can see you rise
I can see you overcoming hardships and growing stronger