Possession
Evans Blue Lyrics
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Voices trapped in yearning, memories trapped in time
The night is my companion, and solitude my guide
Would I spend forever here and not be satisfied?
And I would be the one
To hold you down
Kiss you so hard
And after, I'd wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes dear
Through this world I've stumbled
So many times betrayed
Trying to find an honest word to find
The truth enslaved
Oh you speak to me in riddles
And you speak to me in rhymes
My body aches to breathe your breath
Your words keep me alive
And I would be the one
To hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after, I'd wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes dear
Into this night I wander
It's morning that I dread
Another day of knowing of
The path I fear to tread
Oh into the sea of waking dreams
I follow without pride
Nothing stands between us here
And I won't be denied
And I would be the one
To hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after, I'd wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes
Evans Blue's song Possession paints a picture of a person who finds solace in the night, and is struggling with the idea of spending forever in this lonely state. The first verse in particular is a reflection on the memories that are trapped in time, and the longing to hold onto lost love. The line, "listen as the wind blows from across the great divide," could be interpreted as a reference to the distance between two lovers, while "voices trapped in yearning" could represent the unspoken desires of each party.
The chorus of the song is where the singer's yearning for love takes center stage. They are willing to do whatever it takes to be with their lover, even if it means holding them down, kissing them so hard that it takes their breath away, and wiping away their tears. The second verse deepens the connection between the two characters when the singer speaks about how their lover's words help them to stay alive. They are obsessed with their lover's riddles and rhymes and cannot imagine a life without them.
The final verse sees the singer wandering through the night and dreading the morning, as it marks the beginning of a new day of uncertainty. However, the singer is determined to follow their lover into the sea of waking dreams and refuses to let anything stand in their way. This time, the chorus is a reminder that they will stop at nothing to be with their lover.
Overall, Possession is a song that speaks to the universal longing for love and the fear of being alone. It portrays the extreme measures that one might take to hold onto their love, even in the face of overwhelming obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen as the wind blows from across the great divide
I am trying to hear your voice from far away, but the physical space between us makes it difficult.
Voices trapped in yearning, memories trapped in time
Our desire to be together is strong, but it seems like time is against us and we are stuck in the past.
The night is my companion, and solitude my guide
I spend a lot of time in isolation and darkness, navigating my own thoughts and emotions.
Would I spend forever here and not be satisfied?
I am questioning whether I would be content living in this state of longing forever.
And I would be the one to hold you down, kiss you so hard, I'll take your breath away, and after, I'd wipe away the tears, just close your eyes dear
If we ever get to be together, I would make sure to show my love and passion for you by holding you close, kissing you with great intensity, and comforting you through any sadness.
Through this world I've stumbled, so many times betrayed, trying to find an honest word to find, the truth enslaved
I have experienced many difficulties and letdowns in life, making it hard to trust people or believe in genuine honesty and truth.
Oh you speak to me in riddles, and you speak to me in rhymes, my body aches to breathe your breath, your words keep me alive
You communicate with me in a complex and metaphorical way, yet I am still drawn to you and your words sustain me.
Into this night I wander, it's morning that I dread, another day of knowing of the path I fear to tread
The darkness and uncertainty of night is more comforting than the reality of facing another day with the same fears and doubts.
Oh into the sea of waking dreams I follow without pride, nothing stands between us here, and I won't be denied
I pursue the idea of us being together despite how far-fetched it seems, and I won't let anything stop me from trying.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sarah Mclachlan
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