Interlude
Dr. Jekyll Lyrics
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I wish I could say it’s all love but it’s not
I love being around you and I really hate the feeling of missing you
I also hate it when my phone vibrates
And I immediately get excited because I think it’s you but then it’s not
And I’m disappointed
I love it when light hits you face from an angle
That casts your eyelashes as shadows on your cheeks
But how can I not love watching you walk?
In Dr. Jekyll's song Interlude, the artist is sharing their conflicted feelings towards someone they care about. They mention seeing this person through a new lens, indicating that their perspective on this person has recently shifted. Despite still enjoying being around them, they admit that their sentiment is not entirely positive. The artist expresses frustration with the fact that they miss this person, which is compounded by the disappointment they feel when they mistake a phone vibration for a message from them.
However, the artist also reveals that they have a strong attraction to this person, as evidenced by their admiration of the way light hits their face and their "eyelashes cast shadows on [their] cheeks." They also mention a particular walk that this person has-- one that likely signals their impending departure-- which they both hate and love to watch. Overall, the song conveys a complex mix of emotions towards someone who has captured the artist's attention and heart.
Line by Line Meaning
These lenses that I now see you through
The way I perceive you now is different from before.
I wish I could say it’s all love but it’s not
Despite my affection towards you, it is not the only thing I feel.
I love being around you and I really hate the feeling of missing you
Spending time with you brings me joy, but the thought of being apart from you is painful.
I also hate it when my phone vibrates
I dislike the moment my phone gives notification.
And I immediately get excited because I think it’s you but then it’s not
I get thrilled at the idea of hearing from you, only to be disappointed when it's not you.
And I’m disappointed
The experience of hope turning into disappointment is frustrating.
I love it when light hits you face from an angle
When the sunlight shines on you in a certain way, it is a beautiful sight.
That casts your eyelashes as shadows on your cheeks
The light bends in such a way that it creates shadows on your face.
I hate that walk that you do when you’re about to leave
The way you walk when we're about to part is unpleasant for me.
But how can I not love watching you walk?
Despite my aversion to your departure, I still find you beautiful and captivating.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: D'Arthana Burrell
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