Since then, Deru has found himself studying music in California (where he now resides) and writing music for TV and even dance. One of his recent projects was a collaboration with a classical composer for the Paris Opera Ballet. This piece was a far cry from hip-hop yet this is his music; a synergy of influences.
What this means, in short of course, is that Deru can get both the thinkers and the drinkers on the floor dancing, all in perfect synergy.
Walk
Deru Lyrics
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Yeah.
When I’m wide awake
Seeing things straight
You’re a love I gotta lose
Even though you never change
You'll stay the same
I keep on waking up to you
Cause I know you’re gonna make me cry
And I don’t know how,
but you do it to me every time
[Chorus]
I fall into your lies
I start to lose my senses
When I look in your eyes
I become defenseless
My heart you hold
And you won’t let go
It’s so paralyzing
uncast your spell?
Girl you got control
You’re so hypnotizing
You got me sleep walking
You got me sleep walking
You got me…
Odd it seems
You’re in every dream
There’s nowhere I can get away
And you stole from me, My sanity
But I never seem to make an escape
But why
When I know you’re gonna make me cry
And I don’t know how
But you do it to me every time
[Chorus]
I fall into your lies
I start to lose my senses
When I look in your eyes
I become defenseless
My heart you hold
And you won’t let go
It’s so paralyzing
uncast your spell?
Girl you got control
You’re so hypnotizing
You got me sleep walking [4x]
You got me…
Can’t wait for the sunrise
To wake up and open my eyes
Somebody pinch me
So I can erase the
Spell she has on my life
Jay snap out the sleeping
Sip on some coffee
We’re leaving
But her love will always
Keep you asleep
[Chorus]
I fall into your lies
I start to lose my senses
When I look in your eyes
I become defenseless
My heart you hold
And you won’t let go
It’s so paralyzing
uncast your spell?
Girl you got control
You’re so hypnotizing
You got me sleep walking [4x]
You got me…
The lyrics of Deru's song "Walk" are about being in a relationship with someone who you know is not good for you, but you cannot seem to let go of them even though they hold your heart and paralyze you with their love. The singer describes in detail how he loses his senses around the person, how he cannot get away from them, and how every time they make him cry, yet he keeps going back to them. The chorus, "I fall into your lies, I start to lose my senses, when I look in your eyes, I become defenseless, my heart you hold, and you won't let go, it's so paralyzing, uncast your spell, girl, you got control, you're hypnotizing," captures these feelings perfectly, emphasizing the power the other person has over him.
The use of sleepwalking is symbolic of how the singer is not in control of his actions when it comes to this person. The references to sunrise and waking up also suggest that the singer is aware of the reality of the situation but is struggling to break free. However, the final lines of the song suggest that even though he is leaving, he will always be under her spell.
Overall, the song presents a powerful portrayal of the conflicting emotions that can arise from a toxic relationship, showcasing the impact that someone can have on our lives, even when we know they are not good for us.
Line by Line Meaning
I start to lose my senses
I begin to feel confused and disoriented
When I'm wide awake
Even though I'm fully conscious and aware
Seeing things straight
Perceiving reality accurately
You're a love I gotta lose
You're a person I have to let go of romantically
Even though you never change
Despite the fact that you remain consistent
You'll stay the same
You won't alter your behavior
I keep on waking up to you
I continue to see you as soon as I wake up
And I don't know why
I don't understand the reason behind my actions
Cause I know you're gonna make me cry
Because I'm aware that you'll cause me to feel emotional pain
And I don't know how, but you do it to me every time
I'm unsure of how you consistently hurt me emotionally
[Chorus] I fall into your lies
I become deceived by your manipulations
When I look in your eyes
When I make eye contact with you
I become defenseless
I lose my capability to protect myself
My heart you hold
You have control over my feelings
And you won't let go
You refuse to release your grip on me
It's so paralyzing
It's extremely immobilizing
Uncast your spell?
Can't you release me from your enchantment?
Girl you got control
You hold the power in our relationship
You're so hypnotizing
You have a mesmerizing effect on me
You got me sleep walking
You have me moving unconsciously
Odd it seems
It's strange but true
You're in every dream
You appear in all of my dreams
There's nowhere I can get away
There's no place I can escape you
And you stole from me, My sanity
You took my ability to reason and think clearly
But I never seem to make an escape
However, I can't seem to get away from you
But why
But I don't understand
When I know you're gonna make me cry
When I already know you'll cause me emotional pain
Can't wait for the sunrise
I'm eagerly awaiting the morning light
To wake up and open my eyes
So that I can become alert and conscious
Somebody pinch me
Someone should physically wake me up
So I can erase the
So I can remove the
Spell she has on my life
Enchantment that you have placed upon my existence
Jay snap out the sleeping
Myself, wake up and become alert
Sip on some coffee
Drink some coffee
We're leaving
I'm going to walk away from you
But her love will always keep you asleep
But my feelings for you will always keep me unaware
[Chorus] I fall into your lies
I become deceived by your manipulations
You got me sleep walking
You have me moving unconsciously
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