Vivian
Delta Spirit Lyrics


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Sleep oh sleep my Vivian
Heaven is too cold without you
Well I'll stay right here above the clouds
Waiting to see heaven with you

Well I'll fall for each breath as long as I could
Fighting with nothing, no
The last breath I took blew through the wind
And into nothin' at all

Sleep oh sleep my Vivian
Heaven is too cold without you
Well I'll stay right here below the clouds
Waiting to see heaven with you

Well I know it's hard to deal with the pain
You yell from your liver giving out
Well just close your eyes and think of me

Oh Jerry's not leavin' this gal

Sleep oh sleep my Vivian
Heaven is too cold without you
Well I'll stay right here above your house
Waiting to see heaven with you

Oh your firey red hair and your warm brown eyes
You remember the day that we wed?
Forever our souls are intertwined
Not separate even in death

Sleep oh sleep my Vivian
Heaven ain't nothin' without you
Well I'll stay right here beside your bed
Waiting to see heaven with you




Waiting to see heaven with you
Waiting to see heaven with you

Overall Meaning

The Delta Spirit's song Vivian is about the love and devotion one has for a significant other, even after they have passed away. The song starts with the singer telling Vivian to sleep, saying that heaven is too cold and empty without her. He then talks about waiting right above the clouds, patiently waiting to see heaven with her. The next verse tells the listener about the singer's willingness to fall for each breath as long as he could, despite fighting with nothing, implying that even after she has passed, he will continue to hold onto their love. The last breath he took blew through the wind and into nothing at all, signifying that his life has little meaning without her in it.


The chorus repeats the first verse, but with the singer now waiting below the clouds, still aching to see heaven with her. The next verse mentions the pain she is feeling, presumably from her liver giving out, and the singer advises to just close her eyes and think of him. The final verse is a romantic description of their marriage, where their souls are intertwined, and even in death, they remain inseparable. The song ends with him waiting beside her bed, waiting to see heaven with her.


Overall, Vivian is a touching and poetic ode to a love that transcends life and death, where even in the afterlife, the singer remains deeply committed to Vivian. The lyrics suggest that even though death can bring loss and pain, the power of love can endure beyond the physical realm, providing hope and solace to those left behind.


Line by Line Meaning

Sleep oh sleep my Vivian
The singer is requesting Vivian to sleep.


Heaven is too cold without you
The singer is saying that heaven is not pleasant without Vivian.


Well I'll stay right here above the clouds
The singer is stating that they will remain above the clouds.


Waiting to see heaven with you
The artist is waiting to see heaven with Vivian.


Well I'll fall for each breath as long as I could
The artist is stating that they will enjoy every breath for as long as possible.


Fighting with nothing, no
The singer is implying that there is no point in fighting.


The last breath I took blew through the wind
The singer is stating that their last breath seemed to disappear in the wind.


And into nothin' at all
The artist is saying that their last breath seemed to disappear into nothingness.


Well I know it's hard to deal with the pain
The artist is acknowledging that it is difficult to deal with the pain.


You yell from your liver giving out
The artist is describing how Vivian is yelling due to her liver failing.


Well just close your eyes and think of me
The singer is advising Vivian to close her eyes and think of them.


Oh Jerry's not leavin' this gal
The artist is talking about Jerry not leaving Vivian.


Sleep oh sleep my Vivian
The singer is once again asking Vivian to sleep.


Heaven is too cold without you
The singer is reiterating the fact that heaven is not pleasant without Vivian.


Well I'll stay right here below the clouds
The singer is stating that they will now remain below the clouds.


Oh your fiery red hair and your warm brown eyes
The artist is describing Vivian's appearance.


You remember the day that we wed?
The artist is asking Vivian if she remembers the day they got married.


Forever our souls are intertwined
The singer is implying that their souls are forever connected.


Not separate even in death
The singer is saying that even in death, their souls are not separate.


Well I'll stay right here beside your bed
The artist is once again describing their location near Vivian's bed.


Waiting to see heaven with you
The artist is still waiting to see heaven with Vivian.


Waiting to see heaven with you
The song ends with the artist repeating their desire to see heaven with Vivian.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRANDON YOUNG, JONATHAN JAMESON, KELLY WINRICH, MATTHEW VASQUEZ

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Littledoodler12

Shout out to fellow Vivian’s who have never found their name in a souvenir shop

Vivian P

That's true LoL

Maya

This is what we are naming our daughter!

Vivien Cowley

@Maya Vivian is the man's spelling, it's Vivien for a girl ...

Maya

@Vivien Cowley umm actually there are plenty of female Vivians! Just because it originated as a male name doesn't mean it's not mainstream to name girls Vivian!

Vivien Cowley

@Maya umm actually, I repeat VIVIEN is for a girl and VIVIAN is for a boy !! I won't be repeating myself again, so go ahead and reply if you must, I will ignore you !

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mahz

This deserves way more views. I always tear up at 2.15. A truly beautiful song

Rounder Records

I think so too. Maybe we should make a new playlist to shout out all these dark beauties....

Adriano Lima

This song kept me alive when I all wanted was put an end to my life. Literally.

gargoyle

I am glad you're still here

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