Interlude 1
DeVotchKa Lyrics


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Oh it's never too late
To co-conspire commiserate
All it takes is a little bit of love and an awful lot of hate

Is it real?
Does it exist
I know it's wrong
But who am I to resist

All I want is one more time
Some of yours and some of mine

I don't want to spoil the fun but am I the only one who sees what's going on
Am I the only one who remembers the man from San Sebastian

It's just a few more miles
I'll make it smooth and worth your while
Oh don't look so nervous man
We're just here to lend a hand

I don't want to spoil the fun but am I the only one who sees what's going on
Am I the only one who remembers the man from San Sebastian

Am I the only one
Am I the only one
Am I the only one
Who remember the man from San Sebastian
From San Sebastian
From San Sebastian
Am I the only one
Am I the only one
San Sebastian
Am I the only one
Who remember the man from San Sebastian




From San Sebastian
From San Sebastian

Overall Meaning

The song "Interlude 1" by DeVotchKa is a complex and haunting exploration of human nature, our capacity for love and hate, and our struggles to resist temptation. The opening lines suggest that it is never too late to come together and share in our mutual pain and frustration. The singer acknowledges that love and hate are both powerful emotions that can drive us to act in ways that we might later regret. The lyrics suggest that we are all vulnerable to temptation, but that it is ultimately up to us to decide whether or not to give in.


As the song progresses, we hear the singer reflect on the nature of reality and our ability to distinguish between what is real and what is imagined. He admits that he knows what he is doing is wrong, but he cannot resist the temptation to continue on this path. He longs for one more chance to indulge in his desires before it is too late. He wants to take what is his and what is yours, blurring the lines between right and wrong.


The final lines of the song recall an enigmatic figure, the man from San Sebastian, who may represent a missed opportunity or a warning about the dangers of giving in to our darker impulses. The singer wonders if he is the only one who remembers this figure, suggesting that he is struggling to make sense of his own desires and the consequences of his actions. Overall, "Interlude 1" is a powerful, provocative song that asks us to confront our own weaknesses and the difficult choices we must make in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh it's never too late
There is always a chance to take action, no matter how much time has passed.


To co-conspire commiserate
To come together and share in the feeling of sorrow or sympathy, possibly in order to plan something together.


All it takes is a little bit of love and an awful lot of hate
It may seem like love is the answer, but sometimes it takes a great deal of anger or frustration to motivate people to take action.


Is it real?
Questioning whether something is genuine or not.


Does it exist
Wondering if something is present or real, and expressing uncertainty about it.


I know it's wrong
Being aware that something is unethical or immoral.


But who am I to resist
Acknowledging that despite one's misgivings, it can be difficult to turn down the allure of something.


All I want is one more time
Expressing a desire to experience something again before it's too late.


Some of yours and some of mine
Sharing in something or experiencing it together, dividing up the responsibility and enjoyment among all parties involved.


I don't want to spoil the fun but am I the only one who sees what's going on
Not wanting to ruin the experience, but also feeling like the only one who realizes what is actually happening.


Am I the only one who remembers the man from San Sebastian
Wondering if one is the only person who hasn't forgotten about a particular memory or instance.


It's just a few more miles
Expressing that the desired destination is very near and easy to reach.


I'll make it smooth and worth your while
Promising to make the journey or task effortless and rewarding for the other person.


Oh don't look so nervous man
Assuring someone that there is nothing to be worried or anxious about.


We're just here to lend a hand
Offering assistance to someone who might need it.


Am I the only one
Continuing to question whether one is alone in their thoughts or beliefs.


Who remember the man from San Sebastian
Wondering if others also recall a specific memory or figure.


From San Sebastian
Adding further detail or specificity to the memory.


Am I the only one
Continuing to question whether one is alone in their thoughts or beliefs.


San Sebastian
Referencing the location of a particular memory or event.


Am I the only one
Continuing to question whether one is alone in their thoughts or beliefs.


Who remember the man from San Sebastian
Wondering if others also recall a specific memory or figure.


From San Sebastian
Adding further detail or specificity to the memory.


From San Sebastian
Continuing to reference the specific location of the memory or event.




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