In the Absence of Everything I Promise to Keep You Warm
Flatsound Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Days dedicated to the thought of being through
And I just want to lay in bed with you
And admit that I'm so tired of everything I do
But, with you, but, with you
It was new
And I can't stop thinking of the moon
Or the nights I saw your breath in the room
Between what you thought and what you know
And, in that space, I'll build a home and I'll wait
If this fire goes out, I will keep you warm
The best I can
I'll throw everything I have into the flames just to make it last
In these lyrics, the singer is feeling worn out from everything they've been doing, and they just want to be with the person they love. They're tired of the routine and repetition that life can bring, but being with their lover brings a new energy to their life. The singer talks about the memories they have with their lover, such as seeing their breath in the room, and they're reminded of the beauty in life. They draw a line in the snow between what they thought and what they know, which can be interpreted as the singer accepting that their ideas about life may have been different before they met their lover, but now they know that being with them is what makes them happy. The singer sees a future with their lover and promises to keep them warm, even if the fire goes out.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of tiredness and exhaustion towards life, but also a newfound hope and happiness with the singer's lover. The snow and fire imagery add to the sense of comfort and warmth that the singer finds with their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
1, 2, 3, 4
The start of a countdown, symbolic of the end of a period of contemplation and the beginning of a new era
Days dedicated to the thought of being through
A period of time spent with the sole focus on trying to move on from a challenging situation
And I just want to lay in bed with you
Seeking comfort in the presence of someone else, a desire to be close and intimate
And admit that I'm so tired of everything I do
Acknowledging feeling jaded or worn out with life's struggles and the desire for a change
But, with you, but, with you
A sense of hope and rejuvenation due to the presence of another person
It was new
The sense of novelty and freshness that comes with experiencing something or someone for the first time
And I can't stop thinking of the moon
A symbol of wonder and mystery, highlighting the importance of wonder and perspective in life
Or the nights I saw your breath in the room
A memory of a moment shared between two people, a special and intimate experience
So, draw a line within the snow
A metaphorical act of creating a boundary and differentiating between different stages of life
Between what you thought and what you know
Distancing oneself from expectations and embracing what they have discovered through personal experiences
And, in that space, I'll build a home and I'll wait
Creating a sense of belonging and security in new beginnings, while waiting for what the future holds
If this fire goes out, I will keep you warm
Commitment to a person despite the challenges and difficulties that may arise
The best I can
A promise to give one's all in ensuring the well-being and happiness of another person
I'll throw everything I have into the flames just to make it last
A willingness to make sacrifices and put in effort to keep a relationship or situation going strong
Writer(s): Mitchell Welling
Contributed by Sophia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@angiesaenz3
1, 2, 3, 4
Days dedicated to the thought of being through
And I just want to lay in bed with you
And admit that I'm so tired of everything I do
But, with you, but, with you
It was new
And I can't stop thinking of the moon
In the nights, I saw your breath in the room
So, draw a line within the snow
Between what you thought and what you know
And, in that space, build a hole in the way
If this fire goes out, I will keep you warm
The best I can
I threw everything I have into the flames just to make it last
....
Please, donΒ΄t forget I always loved you
@zataiyo6738
Oh man and what a trip you signed up for old me
Thank you for showing me the deepest depths, so every good moment is now my highest high
I feel respected, strong
I am in love with myself and others
Thank you for not killing yourself
Thank you
@gabriellewhite6194
Four years ago I was in bed at 3 pm, with an empty stomach and a swollen face from crying and I was listening to this album on repeat and got the courage to get out of bed and eat and talk to my parents instead of them having to leave me food by my bedside table for the first time in a month. Thank you
@JoLoughrey
Hope you are doing ok now. π
@GabrielAlves-mu4mf
Iβm really happy for u!!! I hope youβre doing alright!! :)
@bibhuti8377
Hello, how are you now?
@rolanslide8509
"in the absence of everything, i promise to keep you warm" is somehow one of the most meaningful and beautiful sentences I've ever read. true talent
@SamuelBlack84
When in love it is the only thing in life to be certain of
@Onarose_
His voice is lotion for the brain. It is so soft and calming.
@sheo9204
mitch, you are a true art on this earth.
@aditikapoor3576
Is it just me, or flatsound really, does make one teary-eyed?
@agrimg
Just you, nah its nice lol