back to life
Dresses Lyrics
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Slowly in my car, my palm sweat
Stains your pretty shirt, my lips
Oxygenate your world, back to life
(Shoo da da da da da bum bum bum bum)
(Shoo da da da da da bum bum bum bum)
Rest your head in my lap, little darling
'Cause by morning you'll feel better
And by night you'll feel the same
And we can't go back home like this
So we'll sleep the spins away
And when the sun comes up from behind the hills oh
We'll start a brand new day
And we'll sing
(Shoo da da da da da bum bum bum bum)
(Shoo da da da da da bum bum bum bum)
(Shoo da da da da da bum bum bum bum)
(Shoo da da da da da bum bum bum bum)
Did you notice how my mood changed
And how I spoke so easily?
I can't remember how we got somewhere
But it was only you and me
And I can't go back home like this
So I hope you want me to stay
When the sun comes up from behind the hills
We can start a brand new day
And we'll sing
(Shoo da da da da da bum bum bum bum)
(Shoo da da da da da bum bum bum bum)
(Shoo da da da da da bum bum bum bum)
(Shoo da da da da da bum bum bum bum)
Wake up, you're not dead, you're breathing
Slowly in my car, my palms sweat
Stains your pretty shirt, my lips
Oxygenate your world, back to life
The song Back to Life by Dresses is a beautiful song that tells a story of two people who seem to have gone through a difficult experience. The song starts with the singer telling the other person to wake up, and that they are not dead, but alive and breathing. There is a sense of urgency and emotion in the singer's voice, which is accompanied by the simple yet powerful instrumentation. The singer seems to be in a car with the other person, and their palms are sweating, which suggests that they are anxious or nervous. The sweat from the singer's hand stains the other person's pretty shirt, which is a small detail, but it adds to the overall emotion of the song.
The chorus of the song is a repeated verse, which goes "Oxygenate your world, back to life", accompanied by a simple melody. This line is the crux of the song, and it suggests that the other person needs the singer to help them come back to life, to help them feel alive again. The second verse of the song begins with the singer telling the other person to rest their head in their lap, and not to worry about a thing. The singer then reassures the other person that by morning they will feel better, and by night they will feel the same. The simple lyrics are accompanied by a beautiful melody that creates a feeling of calm and hope.
The final verse of the song suggests that the two people have been through something together, but neither of them can remember exactly how they got there. The singer once again tells the other person that they cannot go back home like this, and hopes that they want them to stay. The song ends with the repeated chorus, "Oxygenate your world, back to life", which reinforces the message of the song. Overall, Back to Life is a beautiful song that tells a story of hope, love, and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up, you're not dead, you're breathing
Encouraging the listener to acknowledge their consciousness and existence by stating that they are alive and well, and not dead.
Slowly in my car, my palm sweat
Driving cautiously and nervously, with sweaty palms, potentially due to emotional distress or anxiety.
Stains your pretty shirt, my lips
Leaving a mark on the listener's shirt with their lips, potentially implying a romantic or intimate encounter.
Oxygenate your world, back to life
Bringing a renewed sense of energy and vitality to the listener's life, as if they are being reawakened or revitalized.
Rest your head in my lap, little darling
Inviting the listener to seek comfort and reassurance by resting their head in the singer's lap, using a term of endearment to connote affection and care.
Don't you worry 'bout a thing
Encouraging the listener to let go of their fears and anxieties, and to trust the singer to take care of them or solve their problems.
'Cause by morning you'll feel better
Assuring the listener that their current troubles or struggles will pass or improve with time, specifically by morning.
And by night you'll feel the same
Implying that despite the passage of time, the listener's overall emotional state or outlook will remain unchanged or unresolved.
And we can't go back home like this
Acknowledging that the current state or circumstances are not sustainable, and that a change must be made before returning home.
So we'll sleep the spins away
Describing a plan of action to remedy the listener's physical or mental state, possibly due to intoxication or nausea.
And when the sun comes up from behind the hills oh
Anticipating a new day and a fresh start, with the sunrise symbolizing the promise of hope and optimism.
We'll start a brand new day
Looking forward with positivity and resolve to begin anew, and leave behind the problems or issues of the past.
Did you notice how my mood changed
Reflecting on the emotional shift or evolution that has taken place since the last encounter with the listener.
And how I spoke so easily?
Noting that the singer is more comfortable and open with the listener in this moment, possibly indicating a deepening of their relationship or trust.
I can't remember how we got somewhere
Admitting to a lapse in memory or awareness regarding the events that led to this moment.
But it was only you and me
Emphasizing the intimacy and significance of the moment for the two parties involved, and their shared experience.
So I hope you want me to stay
Expressing the singer's desire to continue their relationship or connection with the listener, and seek their approval or affirmation.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
Written by: Timothy Heller, Jared Maldonado
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kaseykonflict
Wake up, you’re not dead, you’re breathing
Slowly in my car, my palms sweat
Stains your pretty shirt, my lips
Oxygenate your world, back to life
(Shoo-da-da-da-da-da-bum-bum-bum-bum [x2])
Rest your head my lap, little darling
Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing
Cuz by morning you’ll feel better
And by night you’ll feel the same
And we can’t go back home like this
So we’ll sleep the spins away
And when the sun comes up from behind the hills oh, we’ll start a brand new day
And we’ll sing
(Shoo-da-da-da-da-da-bum-bum-bum-bum [x4])
Did you notice how my mood changed
And how I spoke so easily
I can’t remember how we got somewhere
But it was only you and me
And I can’t go back home like this
So I hope you want me to stay
When the sun comes up from behind the hills
We can start a brand new day
And we’ll sing
(Shoo-da-da-da-da-da-bum-bum-bum-bum [x4])
Wake up, you’re not dead, you’re breathing
Slowly in my car, my palms sweat
Stains your pretty shirt, my lips
Oxygenate your world, back to life
@Putekha
It's sad how this album has less views than how much it actually deserves! I've listening to this for a year now and it's still one of my fav albums.
@ArtistrybyZhanae
they play this EVERDAY at work... it was just a matter of time until i downloaded it 😂 i love this song
@ghostface7098
ArtistrybyZhanae td bank ? haha
@tiffanymadill2184
The first time I heard this (which was at work, so I had no way of looking up who sang it) I thought it was Caroline Pennell from The Voice Season 5...her voice sounds like this...it's quite nice <3
@jakebb800
This is up there with Blew my Mind, love it :)
@freakerchick123
Yep officially my new favorite band
@heartx3jess
Dresses is quickly becoming one of my favorite new bands. Super excited to hear the whole album :)
@kaseykonflict
Wake up, you’re not dead, you’re breathing
Slowly in my car, my palms sweat
Stains your pretty shirt, my lips
Oxygenate your world, back to life
(Shoo-da-da-da-da-da-bum-bum-bum-bum [x2])
Rest your head my lap, little darling
Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing
Cuz by morning you’ll feel better
And by night you’ll feel the same
And we can’t go back home like this
So we’ll sleep the spins away
And when the sun comes up from behind the hills oh, we’ll start a brand new day
And we’ll sing
(Shoo-da-da-da-da-da-bum-bum-bum-bum [x4])
Did you notice how my mood changed
And how I spoke so easily
I can’t remember how we got somewhere
But it was only you and me
And I can’t go back home like this
So I hope you want me to stay
When the sun comes up from behind the hills
We can start a brand new day
And we’ll sing
(Shoo-da-da-da-da-da-bum-bum-bum-bum [x4])
Wake up, you’re not dead, you’re breathing
Slowly in my car, my palms sweat
Stains your pretty shirt, my lips
Oxygenate your world, back to life
@2774colonel
This song makes my heart happy (:
@mycraft3841
totally the best band