Navarro started playing guitar at 12 after listening to Jimi Hendrix and joined Jane's Addiction in 1986. The band split in 1991 and Navarro promptly formed Deconstruction releasing a single self-titled album.
Following John Frusciante's 1993 departure, Navarro joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He featured on the 1995 album One Hot Minute before leaving in 1998. Jane's Addiction began playing sporadic shows in the late 90s before officially reforming which resulted in their final studio album, Strays.
Navarro's guitar playing can also be found on records by Alanis Morrisette and Marilyn Manson. He is currently playing in The Panic Channel featuring former band mates, Stephen Perkins and Chris Chaney.
Very Little Daylight
Dave Navarro Lyrics
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I never knew it was yours that would kill me
I never tried to be yours to take care of
You never said you were mine to beware of
How many more will there be?
I only feel alone when I'm with you
Learning to pray
I fall away
How many more will there be?
I'd never wish myself upon you
But I cut myself trying not to
If you can't share yourself with me
You're the person I thought that you would be
Another moment of silence without you
Barely alive
I figured out that I meant nothing to you
Bury me high
How many more will there be?
In the song Very Little Daylight by Dave Navarro, the lyrics express the singer's feelings of betrayal and hurt by someone they care about deeply. The first stanza is like a question of self-doubt and fear of the unknown - wondering how many other secrets are out there that could hurt them. The second stanza emphasizes the sense of loneliness the singer experiences when they are with the person who hurt them. The phrase "learning to pray" could reflect a desperate attempt to try to cope with the pain and find solace in religion. The line "I could never be all that you want me to" could indicate that the singer feels inadequate and unable to meet the expectations of the person they care about. The chorus, "How many more will there be?" is a haunting reminder of the fear and uncertainty that comes with being betrayed.
The third stanza is a painful admission that the singer has hurt themselves by trying to distance themselves from the person who hurt them. The urge to keep their feelings hidden has caused them to internalize their pain and self-harm. The lines "if you can't share yourself with me, you're the person I thought that you would be" could be interpreted as the singer's deep disappointment in realizing that the person they trusted and thought highly of is not who they claimed to be. The final stanza speaks about the aftermath of the betrayal, with the singer feeling like they are barely alive and realizing that they meant nothing to the person who hurt them. The final line "bury me high" could be a metaphor for the singer wishing to be released from the pain and emotional distress.
Overall, the lyrics of Very Little Daylight express a sense of emotional turmoil and hurt caused by a betrayal of trust. It is a poignant reminder of the pain that comes from caring deeply for someone who does not reciprocate the same level of trust and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
I always knew that the secrets could hurt me
From the start, I was aware that secrets have the potential to cause pain and harm.
I never knew it was yours that would kill me
However, I did not expect that it would be your secrets that would ultimately lead to my demise.
I never tried to be yours to take care of
I never attempted to become solely responsible for you or your well-being.
You never said you were mine to beware of
You never gave me any warning that I needed to be cautious and careful with you.
How many more will there be?
I wonder how many more times I will be hurt and let down by others.
I only feel alone when I'm with you
Ironically, the only time I experience loneliness is when I'm in your presence.
Learning to pray
I am trying to find solace and comfort in prayer during these difficult times.
I could never be all that you want me to
Despite my efforts, I am incapable of fulfilling all your desires and expectations of me.
I fall away
As a result, I slip further and further away from you and our relationship.
How many more will there be?
I continue to question how many more heartbreaks and disappointments I will experience.
I'd never wish myself upon you
I never intended to be a burden or a problem for you.
But I cut myself trying not to
However, I have hurt myself in the process of trying to avoid causing you any trouble.
If you can't share yourself with me
If you are unable to open up and reveal your true self to me,
You're the person I thought that you would be
then you are not the person I believed you were or hoped you would be.
Another moment of silence without you
Once again, I find myself in a moment of quiet contemplation and reflection without you by my side.
Barely alive
My depression and despair have left me feeling barely alive.
I figured out that I meant nothing to you
I have come to the realization that I am insignificant and unimportant to you.
Bury me high
I long for the release and freedom of death, to be buried high in the sky.
How many more will there be?
Once again, I am left questioning how many more times I will suffer and feel the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, S.A. MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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