Seduction
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The words of love
Are not enough
Though sweet as wine
As thick as blood
Passionless moments
And we are homeless
Out on the street
But life is cool
And things aren't bad
Got what he wants
Lost what he had
He soon adjusted
And got accustomed
To these new ways

Blame God, how can you lose?
Singing such sweet Rhythm and Blues
Strange days, she said to me
Being in love ? don't mean you're free

But night reveals
What daytime hides
Who lingers on
Who sleeps outside
A soft seduction
A strong attraction
Somewhere downtown

A junkie's song
A dancer's knees
The laws of chance
Strange as it seems
Take us exactly




Where we most likely
Need to be

Overall Meaning

David Byrne's song "A Soft Seduction" talks about how love is not always enough to make a relationship work. The words of love may be sweet, but they are not sufficient to make a relationship thrive. Passionless moments can leave people feeling homeless and alone, as if they are out on the street. However, life moves on and people adjust to the new normal. They soon become accustomed to the new way of life.


The lyrics suggest that love is not always freeing. Being in love does not necessarily mean that one is free. There are still struggles and hardships that need to be worked through. The song paints a picture of life that is full of strange and unexpected twists and turns. Nighttime reveals what is hidden during the day, such as who lingers on the streets and who sleeps outside. The soft seduction and strong attraction take place somewhere downtown, and the laws of chance take people exactly where they need to be.


Overall, "A Soft Seduction" is a beautifully crafted song that delves into the complexities of love and life. It acknowledges the ups and downs that come with relationships and life in general. The lyrics also beautifully portray how sometimes, the journey is more important than the destination.


Line by Line Meaning

The words of love
Expressions of love


Are not enough
They are insufficient


Though sweet as wine
Even if they are as sweet as wine


As thick as blood
Even if they are as thick as blood


Passionless moments
Moments of lack of passion


And we are homeless
And we feel displaced


Out on the street
In the streets


But life is cool
But life is fine


And things aren't bad
And things are tolerable


Got what he wants
He has what he was looking for


Lost what he had
But he lost what he already had


He soon adjusted
He adapted quickly


And got accustomed
And became familiar


To these new ways
To his new lifestyle


Blame God, how can you lose?
An expression of disbelief and resentment


Singing such sweet Rhythm and Blues
A reference to a music genre


Strange days, she said to me
A reference to a conversation


Being in love ? don't mean you're free
Being in love does not equal to being free


But night reveals
But at night we see


What daytime hides
What is hidden during the day


Who lingers on
Who stays around


Who sleeps outside
Who sleeps outdoors


A soft seduction
A gentle attraction


A strong attraction
A powerful pull


Somewhere downtown
In a location at the center of the city


A junkie's song
A song about drug addiction


A dancer's knees
The knees of a person who dances


The laws of chance
The principles of randomness


Strange as it seems
Even if it seems bizarre


Take us exactly
Lead us precisely


Where we most likely
To where we are most prone


Need to be
Need to go




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BYRNE

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@moshcrahciun

Amazing tune! Please keep up the good work!

@zdenkarendosova3781

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@ionescu89radu

Sunt singurul caruia nu ii trebuie "prafuri" "boabe" si alte alea , ca piesa asta blana sa ma duca in alta lume? 🔝🔝🔝♥️

@queenofraw7856

It s a fuckin bad ass song, ai dreptate.🤟🏻

@queenofraw7856

Si mi am tatuat pe mine”I m a soul not meant for this earth”🤟🏻cum spune in melodia, superbe versuri si beat.

@MrDadyriveira

doar idiotii au nevoie de ceva ca sa se duca in alta lume,nici mie nu imi trebuie nimic ca sa ma simt bine,ma pot simtii bine si fara prafuri,boabe,sau bauturi

@mihai6447

Însemna ca știi ce însemna aia muzica buna 👏🏻👏🏻😂

@Alexandru722

Sincer ,doar alcool😂😂

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