Valentine
Dead Best Friend Lyrics
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Caught in a stare
Across the room, I see your face
Covered by your hair
Lost between movie scenes
Something's in the air
What are we?
What's it mean?
And we will throw it to the wind
One last time
I miss the way you scar my skin
Can you lift me up
Hold me tight
Don't let go
Valentine
Castaway, gone astray
Drowning in my dread
Dig a grave, crawl in place
Pretend that you are dead
Steal my name, take my face
And live on in my stead
Go away, get away
Get out of my head, out of my head
And we will throw it to the wind
One last time
I miss the way you scar my skin
Can you lift me up
Hold me tight
Don't let go
Valentine
We could be
Anything
Nothing stands
In our way
Lift me up
And hold me tight
Don't let go
Valentine
When we die
We'll die in fame
Valentine
We'll make our name
The lyrics of Dead Best Friend's song "Valentine" depict a sense of longing, confusion, and a desire for escape. The singer is sitting alone, captivated by someone across the room whose face is partially hidden by their hair. The atmosphere is tense, with something in the air that the singer cannot quite decipher. The singer questions the nature of their relationship, but realizes that it holds no meaning as the other person doesn't seem to care. In response, the singer decides not to care either.
The chorus expresses a bittersweet sentiment. The singer wants to throw caution to the wind one last time, implying that they want to take a risk and pursue a connection with this person. They reminisce about how this person used to leave emotional scars on their skin, suggesting a tumultuous past. They long to be lifted up and held tightly, desperately not wanting to let go of this person, even if it means enduring pain. "Valentine" serves as a symbol of love and togetherness in this context.
In the second verse, the singer feels abandoned and lost. They are consumed by dread and resort to metaphorically burying themselves in a grave, pretending to be dead. The other person seems to have taken the singer's identity and continues to live on, while the singer urges them to leave, desperately trying to forget them. However, despite their anguish, the singer suggests that nothing can stand in their way, implying a lingering hope for a future reconciliation or a better romantic connection.
The final lines declare that even in death, the singer and the person they are addressing will achieve fame and make their name, indicating a desire for a legendary love story that will be remembered forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting there, all alone
I am sitting by myself, feeling lonely
Caught in a stare
Engrossed in deep thought or observation
Across the room, I see your face
I notice your presence from a distance
Covered by your hair
Your hair hides a part of your face
Lost between movie scenes
Feeling disoriented or confused, like being in a movie
Something's in the air
There is a certain feeling or atmosphere
What are we?
I am unsure about the nature of our relationship
What's it mean?
I am uncertain about the significance of our connection
Nothing, you don't care so I won't care
Since you show no concern, I will not bother either
And we will throw it to the wind
We will let go of our worries or doubts
One last time
As a final act or attempt
I miss the way you scar my skin
I long for the emotional impact you had on me
Can you lift me up
Can you provide support or encouragement
Hold me tight
Embrace me firmly
Don't let go
Do not release your hold on me
Valentine
Referring to the person as a symbol of affection
Castaway, gone astray
Feeling abandoned or lost
Drowning in my dread
Overwhelmed by fear or anxiety
Dig a grave, crawl in place
Imagining the act of burying oneself emotionally
Pretend that you are dead
Faking your absence or detachment
Steal my name, take my face
Assuming my identity, replacing me
And live on in my stead
Existing in my position or role
Go away, get away
I want you to leave or distance yourself
Get out of my head, out of my head
Stop occupying my thoughts
We could be
There is potential for us to become something more
Anything
We are not limited in possibilities
Nothing stands
No obstacles or barriers exist
In our way
Blocking our progress or relationship
When we die
At the end of our lives
We'll die in fame
We will be remembered or celebrated
We'll make our name
We will establish our reputation or legacy
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Hunter Hicks
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