Here We Divide
Dead Letter Circus Lyrics


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It's a cold I can't seem to find
If it breaks
What would you decide?
Hoping one day I'll see it through
When it breaks
I fit breaks
We will see
It's a cold
I can't seem to find
When it breaks
I hope we survive
I feel one day I'll see it through
When it breaks
If it breaks
It will be overdue
Slow down
Hold on
I'm waiting
Here open wide
What you wanted to see
You decide
Only one step from
When it comes around in waves
I feel like I'm surrounded
How can I stay
I'm turning away and now I can feel that here we divide
Slow down
Hold on
I'm awake
Slow down
Hold on
I'm waiting
Slow down
Hold on
I'll do anything it takes to keep from falling under
I swear every time it breaks I'll reach and pull us closer
Anything
Over and over

Slow down
Hold on
I'm waiting
Slow down
Hold on
I'm awake and aware of it
I know that we'll survive
I'm now awake in control of this
There is no fear in my mind
Here open wide
What you want you will see
You decide




I believe
If I could look backwards would I make amends?

Overall Meaning

The song "Here We Divide" by Dead Letter Circus is about facing the possibility of a relationship falling apart, and the struggle to keep it from breaking. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling a distance growing between himself and his partner, and is uncertain about whether they will be able to weather the storm. The repeated refrain of "slow down, hold on" is a plea for the couple to take a step back, breathe, and try to keep things together.


The line "it's a cold I can't seem to find" is a metaphor for the emotional distance that the singer is feeling. He can't quite put his finger on what's wrong, but he knows that something is off. The line "if it breaks, what would you decide?" suggests that the singer is afraid of the relationship ending, and wonders how his partner would react if it did.


Throughout the song, the singer expresses a desire to "see it through" and "pull us closer" when the relationship is in danger of falling apart. He is willing to do "anything it takes" to keep from "falling under." In the end, the song suggests that the singer is able to take control of the situation and overcome his fears. He is "awake and aware of it" and has no fear in his mind.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a cold I can't seem to find
The situation or problem is difficult to figure out or understand.


If it breaks
If the situation worsens or falls apart.


What would you decide?
Asking for the listener's opinion on what should be done.


Hoping one day I'll see it through
Remain optimistic about resolving the issue.


When it breaks
Referring to the possibility of the situation taking a turn for the worse.


I fit breaks
If things fall apart.


We will see
Only time will tell what will happen.


It's a cold
The situation is harsh and unforgiving.


I can't seem to find
Unable to understand the situation's complexities.


When it breaks
If the situation worsens.


I hope we survive
Expressing the desire for a positive outcome.


I feel one day I'll see it through
Remain hopeful that the situation will eventually be resolved.


When it breaks
If the situation worsens.


If it breaks
If the situation falls apart completely.


It will be overdue
The situation will have gone on for too long before taking action.


Slow down
Take things more slowly and carefully.


Hold on
Remain steadfast and don't give up hope.


I'm waiting
Actively waiting for a resolution or decision.


Here open wide
Ready and willing to accept the consequences of the decision.


What you wanted to see
Asking to be shown the potential outcome or result.


You decide
Putting the decision in the hands of the listener.


Only one step from
Very close to experiencing the negative consequences.


When it comes around in waves
The situation keeps recurring and causing issues.


I feel like I'm surrounded
Overwhelmed by the problem or situation.


How can I stay
Questioning how to remain stable in the situation.


I'm turning away and now I can feel that here we divide
Choosing to avoid or ignore the problem and realizing that this will create a rift or separation.


I'll do anything it takes to keep from falling under
Determined to avoid being overwhelmed by the situation.


I swear every time it breaks I'll reach and pull us closer
Making a promise to work even harder when the situation worsens.


Anything
Willing to do whatever it takes to resolve the situation.


Over and over
Despite multiple attempts, the situation still persists.


I'm awake and aware of it
Realizing the full extent of the situation and being alert to its changes.


I know that we'll survive
Believing in a positive outcome and being optimistic.


I'm now awake in control of this
Taking responsibility for the situation and being in charge of the outcome.


There is no fear in my mind
Being confident and free from worry about the outcome.


I believe
Having faith in the situation's positive outcome.


If I could look backwards would I make amends?
Reflecting on past decisions and if there would have been a better resolution.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIMBERLEY KENNETH BENZIE, STEWART ALEXANDER HILL, ROBERT MARIC, FORRESTER SAVELL, LUKE WILLIAMS

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