YOUR NAME
Delight Lyrics


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Don't ask me about this smile
I can't tell you what it is
Another place, another life
Don't know how it reached me here
Now when we are perfect strangers
It all came back for one moment
All those feelings, smells and whispers
Memories I thought I got over

One day I'll let your name out
Like that night, in my sleep
Everything is different now
But you're still a part of me

Lying there, my eyes wide open
By the boundaries of your dreams
The air quivering, silence broken
That strange name fell off your lips
Every night I count on your breath
To remind me where I am
Cling to your warmth, hope your presence
Keeps the clock from racing back

One day I'll let your name out
Like that night, in my sleep
Everything is different now
But you're still a part of me

All our love carves in, it will come back to haunt
I know I can't erase it, I have to go on
One day I'll let your name out in my sleep
Though everything is different, you're still part of me

One day I'll let your name out
Like that night, in my sleep
Everything is different now
But you're still a part of me

One day I'll let your name out
Like that night, in my sleep




Everything is different now
But you're still a part of me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Delight's song "Your Name" seem to describe the singer's ongoing internal struggle with the remnants of a past relationship. Despite feeling like a "perfect stranger" to the person they're thinking about, the singer is unable to shake the memories and feelings associated with that time in their life. They even hear the person's name in their dreams, and feel a sense of comfort from their presence. However, the singer is also conscious of the fact that their experience has changed over time, and is doing their best to move on from their past.


The lyrics suggest a complicated mix of emotions, where the singer is trying to find closure while still holding onto the past. The use of the phrase "perfect strangers" suggest a sense of distance, and that the person they're thinking of is no longer a part of their life. However, the mention of "everything is different now" suggests that the singer has moved on somewhat but still hasn't been able fully to let go of the past. The overall tone of the lyrics is one of sadness, longing, and hope, giving a sense of the singer going through a difficult time emotionally.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't ask me about this smile
I cannot explain why I am smiling


I can't tell you what it is
I do not know the reason behind my smile


Another place, another life
My current situation is far different from my past experiences


Don't know how it reached me here
I cannot fathom how my current situation came to be


Now when we are perfect strangers
Despite knowing each other before, now we are strangers again


It all came back for one moment
All the memories and emotions flooded back for a brief moment


All those feelings, smells and whispers
Past emotions, scents and sounds are resurfacing


Memories I thought I got over
I believed I had moved on from these memories


One day I'll let your name out
Someday I will say your name aloud


Like that night, in my sleep
Just as I unconsciously said your name that one night while sleeping


Everything is different now
My current situation is not the same as before


But you're still a part of me
You still hold a special place in my heart


Lying there, my eyes wide open
Even though I'm awake, I feel as if I'm dreaming


By the boundaries of your dreams
My feelings are reaching the limits of my dreams or imagination


The air quivering, silence broken
The atmosphere is tense, and the previously quiet moment is now disrupted


That strange name fell off your lips
You uttered a name that was unfamiliar to me


Every night I count on your breath
I depend on the sound of your breathing to reassure me of my surroundings


To remind me where I am
Your breath serves as a reminder of my location and reality


Cling to your warmth, hope your presence
I hold onto your warmth and pray that your presence remains


Keeps the clock from racing back
Your presence slows down time, allowing me to cherish the moment for longer


All our love carves in, it will come back to haunt
Our love left a lasting impression that will eventually have negative consequences


I know I can't erase it, I have to go on
I understand that I cannot erase the memories, and I must continue living my life


One day I'll let your name out in my sleep
I will once again unconsciously say your name while sleeping


Though everything is different, you're still part of me
Even though everything has changed, you still hold a special place in my heart




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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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