You Say
De/Vision Lyrics
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Rend the silence draw some blood for me
Evoke this memory
Retrieve me from oblivion
Break away from all your idle dreams
Life's never what it seems
You say, you say, you say, you say, you say,
I know that all there is is pain
And all the lover's love in vain, we do.
You know we do
I'm dwelling where the sun don't shine
Devoured by all-consuming hole
Where once there was a soul
I'm bound inside an empty house
Where love is just a distant melody
No place for you and me
The lyrics to De/Vision's song You Say speak to the deep longing for love, the pain that often comes with it, and the confusion that can arise when facing this reality. The first line, "In love with the idea of love," highlights the idealization of love that many people experience, often causing them to overlook or rationalize issues in their relationships. The following lines, "Rend the silence draw some blood for me, Evoke this memory," suggest a certain degree of desperation and a desire to be pulled out of a state of emptiness and numbness. The lines "Retrieve me from oblivion, Break away from all your idle dreams" allude to a sense of isolation and disconnection from reality.
The chorus, with its repetition of "You say," creates a sense of a back-and-forth conversation or argument. The line "I know that all there is is pain" acknowledges the pain that is inherent to the experience of love, but still recognizes the value of seeking it out. The line "And all the lover's love in vain, we do" speaks to the futility of love and connection, despite the desire for it. The final line, "You know we do," feels almost defeated, as though the singer is acutely aware of this reality but still unable to let go of the hope for love.
Overall, the lyrics to You Say tap into the universal human experience of seeking love while grappling with the possibility of pain, disappointment, and disillusionment.
Line by Line Meaning
In love with the idea of love
I am infatuated with the fairy tale-like concept of love, rather than its reality.
Rend the silence draw some blood for me
Break the stillness of the moment and make me feel something, even if it causes pain.
Evoke this memory
Remind me of a time when I felt alive and in love.
Retrieve me from oblivion
Bring me out of this state of nothingness and despair.
Break away from all your idle dreams
Stop wasting your time chasing unrealistic fantasies.
Life's never what it seems
The reality of life is often disappointing or not what we expected.
You say, you say, you say, you say, you say,
Repeating the phrase emphasizes the singer's doubt or skepticism.
I know that all there is is pain
The artist acknowledges that life is full of suffering.
And all the lover's love in vain, we do.
Despite the pain, people continue to seek and pursue love, often with little success.
You know we do
This line is a reminder that the artist and the audience both understand the reality of unfulfilled love.
I'm dwelling where the sun don't shine
The singer is stuck in a dark and dismal place emotionally.
Devoured by all-consuming hole
The artist feels as though they are being swallowed up by their depression.
Where once there was a soul
The singer used to feel alive and full of spirit, but now they feel empty.
I'm bound inside an empty house
The singer feels trapped in their sadness and cannot escape it.
Where love is just a distant melody
Love seems like a far-off, unattainable concept to the singer.
No place for you and me
The artist realizes that love may not be possible for them in their current state.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - URBAN POETRY, STEFFEN KETH
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