Consummation
Dashboard Saviors Lyrics
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These things always happen in the middle of the night
You'll blame the wine and I'll blame the weather
Was there a full moon that night?
Chorus:
And there's something sad about a dream fulfilled
Something sad about a secret revealed
There's something sad about consummation
They said to expect the unexpected
So when you turned out the light I knew it would turn out this way
And if I see you tomorrow
What am I supposed to say?
(Chorus)
And when your little friends ask you about me
I know you won't event say a word.
No you'll just smile when they say come on and tell us.
Is it true what we heard is true, what we heard?
(Chorus)
The song "Consummation" by Dashboard Saviors is a poignant exploration of the feelings surrounding a one-night stand. The lyrics are directed towards someone who the singer has had a short-term relationship with and now, in the aftermath, the two are left grappling with the emotions of it all. The lyrics delve into the complicated thoughts and feelings that arise when a one-night stand occurs, such as regret, uncertainty, and shame.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song with the singer suggesting that they both pretend that it never happened. They both know that these types of things happen in the middle of the night, but it doesn't make it any easier to deal with. The lyrics are laced with a sense of regret and a desire to forget the whole thing. The chorus expands on this by musing on the sad nature of fulfilling a dream and revealing a secret. Despite the fact that they had this connection, there is something about it that leaves the singer feeling melancholic.
The final verse highlights the shame associated with a one-night stand, something that is an unfortunately common feeling in our society. The fear of judgment from others is palpable as the singer considers how their partner will interact with others who may have heard about their involvement. The song concludes with the haunting repetition of the chorus, highlighting the complexities and emotions of the aftermath of a fleeting romance.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll just pretend it never happened
Let's pretend what happened last night never occurred.
These things always happen in the middle of the night
It's a common saying that most events occur at late hours.
You'll blame the wine and I'll blame the weather
We'll blame external factors for what happened.
Was there a full moon that night?
Wondering if it was due to the effect of the full moon.
And there's something sad about a dream fulfilled
There's a tinge of sadness associated with fulfilling something you once dreamed of.
Something sad about a secret revealed
Disclosing a secret brings a degree of melancholy.
Something sad about the middle of the night
There's a somberness about what happens at nighttime.
There's something sad about consummation
When something is finalized or comes to an end, it often brings a sense of sorrow.
They said to expect the unexpected
We were told to expect the unexpected.
So when you turned out the light I knew it would turn out this way
I had a feeling things would end up the way they did last night because of how you turned off the lights.
And if I see you tomorrow / What am I supposed to say?
If I run into you tomorrow, what am I supposed to say or do?
And when your little friends ask you about me
When your friends ask about me, if they're younger or less experienced than you, I'll know you won't tell them anything.
I know you won't even say a word
You won't bother mentioning anything at all.
No you'll just smile when they say come on and tell us,
You'll only a smile when they urge you to speak, but you won't say anything.
Is it true what we heard is true, what we heard?
They will ask whether rumors about me are accurate.
And there's something sad about a dream fulfilled
There's likewise a sense of sadness that accompanies accomplishing one's dream.
Something sad about a secret revealed
Revealing a secret carries a sense of sorrow with it.
Something sad about the middle of the night
The night is filled with melancholy.
There's something sad about consummation
The term consummation refers to the end, which elicits sadness.
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.