In 2008, Devics covered The Cure's "Catch" for the American Laundromat Records produced compilation "Just Like Heaven - a tribute to The Cure". It was recorded by Pall Jenkins of the Black Heart Procession and included performances by Scott Mercado, Jimmy LaValle, Pall Jenkins as well as Dustin O'Halloran and Sara Lov.
Discography
1996 Buxom (LP, self release)
1998 If You Forget Me... (LP)
2000 The Ghost in the Girl (EP)
2001 My Beautiful Sinking Ship (LP)
2003 "Red morning" (7" Vinyl Single)
2003 The Stars at Saint Andrea (LP)
2003 Ribbons (EP)
2005 Distant Radio (EP)
2006 Push the Heart (LP)
Powerless
Devics Lyrics
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you should give something too
believe
i just might go walking outwards
please take my legs
my leap is useless without him
see he holds me like no one does
powerless
my love has gone and left me alone
or have i left
hey, in the dream garden i'll wait
wait for you
show yourself, i do, to show you
that i'm old, i've failed, i'm scared
i have no wind, i have no will, i am alone
but you know that i always try
powerless
i wish you weren't gone
my love is gone and left me alone, i'm alone
or have i left
show the side that you show no one
overpower me
show your love and give her something
that she won't forget
you start i'll follow
you love her you leave
The lyrics to Devics's song Powerless are a powerful and emotional expression of the writer's vulnerability and longing for someone they have lost. The first stanza sets the scene of a potential intimate encounter, but it is quickly revealed that the singer's lover has left them feeling powerless and alone. The second stanza expresses a desperate desire for this person to return and for the relationship to be restored, with the singer confessing their failures and fears. The final lines are a plea for the person they are singing to show their love and overpower them, suggesting a willingness to submit to the other's desires.
The repetition of the word "powerless" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's lack of agency in their current situation. They are at the mercy of their emotions and the actions of the person they love. The use of poetic language, such as "my leap is useless without him" and "show the side that you show no one," adds depth and complexity to the message of the song. The overall effect is a haunting and melancholic meditation on loss and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
hey, we could do you feel this night
Hey, do you feel the same way I do tonight?
you should give something too
If we're going to be together, you should also put in some effort.
believe
Trust in me and our relationship.
i just might go walking outwards
I might leave and explore the world beyond our relationship.
please take my legs
If I run away, I need you to stop me and give me a reason to stay.
my leap is useless without him
I can't move forward without your support and love.
see he holds me like no one does
You're the only one who can comfort and hold me like no one else can.
powerless
I feel helpless and vulnerable without your love.
i wish you weren't gone
I miss you and wish you were still with me.
my love has gone and left me alone
My significant other has left me and I feel lonely and abandoned.
or have i left
Maybe I was the one who left and now regret it.
hey, in the dream garden i'll wait
I'll wait for you in my dreams and hope to see you there.
wait for you
I'm waiting and hoping for you to come back into my life.
show yourself, i do, to show you
I want you to see my vulnerable side and hope you reciprocate.
that i'm old, i've failed, i'm scared
I feel old and unsuccessful and am scared of being alone.
i have no wind, i have no will, i am alone
I feel defeated and lost without you by my side.
but you know that i always try
Despite my struggles, you know that I always put in effort to make our relationship work.
show the side that you show no one
I want you to be vulnerable with me and show me a side of you that you don't reveal to anyone else.
overpower me
Take control and show me your love.
show your love and give her something
Express your love to me and do something special for me.
that she won't forget
Do something memorable and impactful to show your love and commitment to me.
you start i'll follow
Lead the way and I'll follow your lead in our relationship.
you love her you leave
You should leave if you're in love with someone else and we're not meant to be.
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
T AS
Thank you so much for this! The best song on the album was missing on YT :)
DANCY MANCY
No problem, glad I could help!
Tim Lawson
Thanks for uploading this!
DANCY MANCY
No problem!
muna
❤