Harvey, professionally known as Elita Harkov, is an Instagram model, singer, and actress. She is also the daughter of author/filmmaker Kenneth J Harvey and sister of writer Katherine Harvey.
Sober
Elita Lyrics
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Even after all of what I've been through hell and back
But I'd do it for you after all that you put me through
You fog up my brain
You make me insane
I know that you're bad
Driving me mad
Choking me out 'til I can't catch my breath
When I'm with you I float on a cloud
But you cover my mouth and leave my legs bound
I'm scared that I gave you all of the control
I can't get up, I've dug myself into a hole
Choking me out 'til I can't catch my breath
I think that's just one of the side effects
Tell me to give in everything is a lie
Only thoughts I have are of suicide
Even after all of what I've been through hell and back
But I'd do it for you after all that you put me through
The lyrics to Elita's song "Sober" reflect the complicated and confusing emotions that come with being in a toxic and dysfunctional relationship. The song begins with the singer responding to the assumption that she wants her ex-lover back even after being put through hell and back by them. Despite the pain and hurt inflicted upon her, she admits that if given the chance, she would still go back to them.
Throughout the song, Elita describes the hold that her ex-lover still has on her. They fog up her brain and make her feel insane, but she still feels drawn to them. They have a power over her that leaves her feeling choked and helpless, and she acknowledges that she has given them complete control over her life. She is scared and feels trapped in a hole that she has dug herself into.
The chorus of the song highlights the side effects of being with this person. The singer may feel euphoric and float on a cloud, but it comes at a cost. Her mouth is covered, and her legs are bound, leaving her feeling helpless and unable to breathe. The situation is dangerous, and she fears that she may not make it out alive.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess you think I want you back
You assume that I'm still in love with you.
Even after all of what I've been through hell and back
Despite all of the pain you've caused me, I still care about you.
But I'd do it for you after all that you put me through
I would go through it all again for you, despite the hurt that you've caused me.
You fog up my brain
You confuse me and make it difficult to think clearly.
You make me insane
Your actions and words drive me crazy.
I know that you're bad
I am aware of your negative qualities and behavior.
Driving me mad
Your actions are causing me to become crazy or lose control.
Choking me out 'til I can't catch my breath
You are suffocating me emotionally and it's overwhelming.
I think that's just one of the side effects
I believe this is just one of the many negative outcomes of being with you.
When I'm with you I float on a cloud
Being with you brings me immense joy and happiness.
But you cover my mouth and leave my legs bound
You silence me and keep me trapped in this relationship.
I'm scared that I gave you all of the control
I fear that I have given you complete power over me and my life.
I can't get up, I've dug myself into a hole
I feel trapped and unable to escape this unhealthy relationship.
Tell me to give in everything is a lie
Your persuasion and manipulation are not truthful or genuine.
Only thoughts I have are of suicide
I am struggling so much that suicide seems like my only way out.
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cherrycakee
on Introverted
in the whole music video she does not show her face, which is a metaphor that shows introverts: they don't show their feelings and can even seem mysterious