Seduction
David And Diane Arkenstone Lyrics
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Are not enough
Though sweet as wine
As thick as blood
Passionless moments
And we are homeless
Out on the street
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
The lyrics of David and Diane Arkenstone's song "Seduction" encapsulate the complexities of love and relationships. The first verse portrays the limitations of love and the impermanence of passion. Despite the sweetness of love, it cannot provide a home for us; it cannot protect us from being homeless and out on the street. The second verse reflects on the acceptance of life's changes, both good and bad. The singer has lost what he had but soon adjusts to his new life. The lyrics suggest that to accept change is to move forward in life.
The next two verses of the song represent the contrasting nature of love. Love can be soft and seductive, provoking an irrefutable attraction but it can also be messy and unpredictable. The lyrics allude to the laws of chance, which may lead us exactly where we need to be. The final verse depicts the sharp contrast between day and night. It speaks to those who can hide behind a mask of normalcy during the daytime but ultimately reveal themselves at night. The "junkie's song" and "dancer's knees" are metaphors for the unexpected and imperfect parts of life that may lead us to where we are meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
The words of love
Expressing love is not sufficient on its own
Are not enough
Merely expressing one's love isn't always enough
Though sweet as wine
Even though love is sweet and intoxicating, it alone isn't enough
As thick as blood
Even if love is as strong as family ties, it alone isn't enough
Passionless moments
Times when there is no passion between two people
And we are homeless
These moments leave us feeling lost and unconnected
Out on the street
Metaphorically feeling like we don't have a home in our own relationship
But life is cool
Life is going okay, alright
And things aren't bad
Things are fairly good and not awful
Got what he wants
He has achieved his goals
Lost what he had
But he has also lost something important
He soon adjusted
He adapted to his new circumstances
And got accustomed
And became familiar with this new way of life
To these new ways
He accepted these new ways
Blame God, how can you lose?
Expressing frustration with the situation and feeling helpless
Singing such sweet Rhythm and Blues
Finding solace in music that speaks to his situation
Strange days, she said to me
A woman commenting on the unusual nature of their relationship
Being in love? don't mean you're free
Just because you are in love doesn't mean you are truly free to be yourself
But night reveals
The night can bring to light hidden truths
What daytime hides
Things that are hidden during the day can come to light at night
Who lingers on
Those who are still around
Who sleeps outside
Those who are excluded or left out
A soft seduction
A subtle and gentle lure
A strong attraction
A powerful and irresistible pull
Somewhere downtown
In the city center or in the middle of everything
A junkie's song
A song about drug addiction
A dancer's knees
The physical toll that dancing takes on a person's body
The laws of chance
The random nature of the world
Strange as it seems
Even though it may seem odd or unlikely
Take us exactly
Lead us precisely
Where we most likely
To the place where we are most likely
Need to be
Where we truly belong, even if we didn't realize it at first.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BYRNE
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