Mute
Dear Sherlock Lyrics
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'Cause I'm killing all your soul
Hold yourself, not me, now...
I can see you all around me,
You can see but you can't find me
All while searching for love
'Cause I'm killing all your soul
Hold yourself, not me, now...
I can see you all around me,
You can see but you can't find me
All while searching for love
You see
You're everything I want
And you don't care
You will never love...
The lyrics to "Mute" by Dear Sherlock seem to be addressing a person who is experiencing some emotional pain or loneliness, and the singer is almost enjoying seeing them in this state. The opening lines "Let me see you feeling down, 'Cause I'm killing all your soul" suggest that the singer is causing some of this pain, or at least taking pleasure in witnessing it. However, the following line, "Hold yourself, not me, now..." could be interpreted as the singer urging the listener not to blame them for their negative feelings.
The next few lines suggest that the singer and listener are in close proximity, but the listener cannot truly connect with the singer or find what they are looking for. "I can see you all around me, You can see but you can't find me All while searching for love." It's possible that the listener is seeking companionship or love from the singer, but the singer is unable or unwilling to offer it.
The final lines of the song are a bit cryptic, "You see, You're everything I want And you don't care You will never love..." It's unclear who is speaking these lines- it could be the singer, or possibly the listener themselves. The message seems to be that the listener is unable (or unwilling) to reciprocate the intense emotions that the singer is feeling, and as a result they will never be able to truly love each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me see you feeling down
I want to witness your sadness
'Cause I'm killing all your soul
Your spirit is dying because of me
Hold yourself, not me, now...
Don't blame me for how you feel
I can see you all around me,
Your presence is everywhere
You can see but you can't find me
Even though you see me, you can't reach me
All while searching for love
Despite searching for love, you still can't have me
You see
You understand
You're everything I want
You hold everything I desire
And you don't care
But you have no concern for me
You will never love...
You will never love me or anyone else fully
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.