Vesper
Deb Oh Lyrics
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But your light echoes in my mind for days
You don't even know me
But your smile says come what may
Oh, we're vesper
Fading long before the sunrise
Our sweetness prolific as the morning dew
But when evening falls
My love grows weary of you
Oh, we're vesper
Fading long before the sunrise
Fiction is the new fact
Dusk is the new dawn
Our bodies are still intact
But our hearts have up and gone
Oh, we're vesper
Fading long before the sunrise
I don't even know you
But your light echoes in my mind for days
You don't even know me
But your smile says come what may
Oh, we're vesper
Fading long before the sunrise
The lyrics of Deb Oh's "Vesper" are a bittersweet representation of a fleeting romance. The singer acknowledges that she doesn't really know the object of her affection, but their interaction has left a lasting impression on her. She reflects on the ephemerality of their connection, likening it to the fading of light at sunset. The metaphor of "vesper" is pivotal in conveying the transient nature of their relationship. The word refers to the evening prayer service in Christianity, but it is also synonymous with sunset, suggesting that their romance is on the brink of fading into darkness.
Despite their brief time together, the singer confesses her love for the person in question, promising to cherish them in the morning light, likened to the sweet freshness of dew. Yet, as evening falls, her feelings start to change, and she feels weary of the relationship. The words "fiction is the new fact" suggest that their love may not be as real as it seems, while "dusk is the new dawn" indicates that the relationship is coming to an end, rather than beginning anew. The final line "our hearts have up and gone" reinforces the idea that their love was ephemeral and fleeting, much like the fleeting time before sunrise, when the light is fading.
Overall, "Vesper" is a hauntingly beautiful ode to lost love and the transience of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't even know you
Despite our lack of familiarity, your impact has stayed with me
But your light echoes in my mind for days
Your impression has a long-lasting effect on me
You don't even know me
We are strangers to each other
But your smile says come what may
Your cheerful demeanor is inviting and charming
Oh, we're vesper
We are fleeting, temporary beings
Fading long before the sunrise
Our time together is limited and short-lived
I'll love you in the mornings darling
My affection for you is strongest at the start of the day
Our sweetness prolific as the morning dew
Our love is abundant and refreshing like the dewdrops of dawn
But when evening falls
As night approaches
My love grows weary of you
My feeling of fondness for you lessens with time
Fiction is the new fact
What we believe to be real may not necessarily be true
Dusk is the new dawn
The end of something can be the start of something new
Our bodies are still intact
We may physically be present, but our bond is weakening
But our hearts have up and gone
Our emotional connection is fading
Oh, we're vesper
We are fleeting, temporary beings
Fading long before the sunrise
Our time together is limited and short-lived
I don't even know you
Despite our lack of familiarity, your impact has stayed with me
But your light echoes in my mind for days
Your impression has a long-lasting effect on me
You don't even know me
We are strangers to each other
But your smile says come what may
Your cheerful demeanor is inviting and charming
Oh, we're vesper
We are fleeting, temporary beings
Fading long before the sunrise
Our time together is limited and short-lived
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