Silhouette
Feyde Lyrics
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Right here
Right now
By my side
I figured I want you to walk my way
Right here
Right now
Take your time
In times of trouble
Mother Mary spoke to me
Saying she watched when
The back and
The front end
You played me
That's love now
As much as I've done
Your silhouette glows through the dark
Your shadow walks across the floor
Your silhouette glows through the dark
Your shadow walks across the floor
You are the girl I need
In times of trouble
Mother Mary spoke to me
Saying she watched when
The back and
The front end
You played me
That's love now
As much as I've done
I figured I want you to stay
Cuz I'm alone at home with no one to hold
Loving you feels just like a drug
I can't complain the side effects are growing old
You are the girl I need
In times of trouble
Mother Mary spoke to me
Saying she watched when
The back and
The front end
You played me
That's love now
As much as I've done
Your silhouette glows through the dark
Your shadow walks across the floor
Your silhouette glows through the dark
Your shadow walks across the floor
You are the girl I need
In times of trouble
Mother Mary spoke to me
Saying she watched when
The back and
The front end
You played me
It's love now
As much as I've done
Your silhouette glows through the dark
Your shadow walks across the floor
Your silhouette glows through the dark
Your shadow walks across the floor
The opening lines of Feyde's Silhouette express the singer's desire for his lover to stay with him in the present moment. He tells her to take her time as they walk together, and admits that she is the girl he needs in times of trouble. He mentions the Virgin Mary, who as a symbol of unconditional love, guides him through the tumultuous relationship. The singer acknowledges that he has been hurt in the past, as demonstrated in the line "You played me," but he refuses to let go of love just yet. He admits that he is alone at home without his lover, and that being with her feels like a drug. Despite the potential negative side effects, he cannot complain as the love he shares with her is worth it. The image of her silhouette glowing through the dark is repeated, emphasizing her beauty and the impact she has on the singer's life.
The theme of the song is one of unconditional love and forgiveness. The line about Mother Mary speaking to the singer indicates that the love he feels for his partner is aligned with the love of the divine. Feyde acknowledges the pain he has felt in the past, but sees love and forgiveness as the only path forward. The repetition of the line "You are the girl I need in times of trouble" underscores the centrality of love in the singer's life. The song also touches on the addictive nature of love, as the singer compares being with his partner to being on a drug.
Line by Line Meaning
I figured I want you to stay
I have come to a realization that I want you to be with me, by my side.
Right here
I want you to stay here, in this moment with me.
Right now
This feeling of wanting you here is strong and urgent.
By my side
I need you to be close to me, to support and comfort me.
I figured I want you to walk my way
I want you to follow me, to be with me, to walk with me.
Take your time
There is no rush, I want you to come to me at your own pace.
You are the girl I need
I have come to the realization that you are the girl I need in my life.
In times of trouble
I need you the most when I am facing difficulties in life.
Mother Mary spoke to me
I had a spiritual experience where I felt the presence of Mother Mary.
Saying she watched when the back and the front end you played me
I believed that Mother Mary was watching over me, especially when you played with my emotions and hurt me.
That's love now
Despite the pain and hurt, I still believe that what we have is love.
As much as I've done
Despite everything I have done, I still need you in my life.
Your silhouette glows through the dark
Even in the darkness, I can still see your silhouette and feel your presence.
Your shadow walks across the floor
Your shadow is a constant reminder of you, of the love and memories we share.
Cuz I'm alone at home with no one to hold
I feel lonely and empty when I am at home without you.
Loving you feels just like a drug
My love for you is addictive, it feels like a drug that I can't get enough of.
I can't complain the side effects are growing old
Although there are side effects of loving you, such as growing old, I am willing to accept them because I love you.
It's love now
I have come to the realization that my feelings for you are indeed love.
Writer(s): John Sheffield Hanover
Contributed by Evelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.