About You
Delight Lyrics


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Can't find yourself where the shadows play
There is no God so you've got no faith
Go hide away forget and meet peace in dreams
Let thoughts melt and tangle let your mouth be sealed

Mirrors show a face
But the eyes are strange
Not yours
Can you tell what's real
Isn't it a dream
About you

Mirrors show a face
But the eyes are strange
Not yours
Can you tell what's real
Isn't it a dream

Good dreams fade out at the touch of moonlight
You go deep for oblivion down in the dark
Not to feel a thing, always be asleep, somewhere far away
'cause the mundane and bland long for the morning gray

See me
I'm right here
To wake you up
And fight nightmares off

Stop running, you can't leave yourself behind
I am with you now and I'll always be there by your side
Say love is the mold that can shape life with sense
Then it seems only love can wipe away your pain

Mirrors show a face
But the eyes are strange
Not yours
Can you tell what's real
Isn't it a dream
About you

Mirrors show a face
But the eyes are strange
Not yours




Can you tell what's real
Isn't it a dream

Overall Meaning

"About You" by Delight is a song that delves into the psychological complexities of one's self-identity and the difficulty of reconciling oneself with the world around them. The opening lines "Can't find yourself where the shadows play, there is no God so you've got no faith" set the tone for the singer's feelings of hopelessness and loss of direction in life. The lack of faith in a higher power further compounds the struggle, leaving the singer with a sense of emptiness and purposelessness.


As the song progresses, the lyrics address the idea of self-perception and the discrepancy between how one sees themselves and how others perceive them. The line "Mirrors show a face but the eyes are strange, not yours" highlights the feeling of disconnection from oneself, as if looking at a stranger in the mirror. This sense of disconnect leads the singer to question what is real and what is simply a dream: "Can you tell what's real, isn't it a dream about you."


The chorus "See me, I'm right here, to wake you up and fight nightmares off, Stop running, you can't leave yourself behind, I am with you now and I'll always be there by your side" is a message of hope and support, pulling the singer from their isolation and telling them to embrace themselves, stop running from their issues and face them with the assurance of support from someone who cares.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't find yourself where the shadows play
Your true self is lost when you dwell in darkness and negativity.


There is no God so you've got no faith
Without belief in a higher power, there is a lack of faith in the Universe and its plan for you.


Go hide away forget and meet peace in dreams
Take time to escape, forget your worries, and find peace within the realm of dreams.


Let thoughts melt and tangle let your mouth be sealed
Free your mind of clutter and confusion, and remain silent while taking in the simplicity of the present moment.


Mirrors show a face But the eyes are strange Not yours Can you tell what's real Isn't it a dream About you
Question your perception of reality and whether your self-image is distorted by your own subjective lens or conditioning.


Good dreams fade out at the touch of moonlight
Positive visions can quickly vanish when faced with the harsh truth of reality.


You go deep for oblivion down in the dark
You may sink into darkness to escape pain or difficult emotions, leading to a sense of nothingness or oblivion.


Not to feel a thing, always be asleep, somewhere far away 'cause the mundane and bland long for the morning gray
Numbing yourself to your emotions and surroundings may seem like a comforting escape, but it leads to emptiness and a longing for a less vibrant existence.


See me I'm right here To wake you up And fight nightmares off
There are people around you who care and can help you face your fears and overcome obstacles in order to grow and thrive.


Stop running, you can't leave yourself behind I am with you now and I'll always be there by your side
You cannot escape yourself or your past, but there are supportive people in your life who can help you navigate your way forward.


Say love is the mold that can shape life with sense Then it seems only love can wipe away your pain
Love has a transformative power to give meaning and purpose to life, and can ultimately heal one's pain and suffering.




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TIM06


on Is It Too Late

que de souvenirs pur funk! à l écoute suivi de ltd "holding on!" il faut tenir bon!! ne soyons pas trop nostalgique de ces années...mais m..de que c'est dur!!!

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