Decimate
Ford David Lyrics
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To make the hard times go away
But I love you as you are
I say the words and then I'm not so sure
Exactly what we say them for
And this is my concern
Oh, weightless be your heavy heart
And lean your thoughts on me
And ain't it hard to live on smoke and dreams
When spirit crushes working teams
To leave you where you are
You decimate my inhibitions
And I can't be saved
Let's take a walk out on the broken glass
Come on, come on, come on
You decimate my inhibitions
And I can't be saved
Lay all your worries on my back
Come on, come on, come on, come on
It's a pity little price to pay
To give a little self away
And lean your thoughts on me
It cannot be so hard to get along
Though history may prove me wrong
And it wouldn't be the first time
But everybody needs a place to start
Oh, weightless be your heavy heart
And lean your thoughts on me
And ain't it hard to live on smoke and dreams
When spirit crushes working teams
To leave you where you stand
You decimate my inhibitions
And I can't be saved
Let's take a walk out on the broken glass
Come on, come on, come on
You decimate my inhibitions
And I can't be saved
Lay all your worries on my back
Come on, come on
Hey, come on
Hey, come on
You decimate my inhibitions
I can't be saved
Let's take a walk out on the broken glass
Come on, come on, come on
You decimate my inhibitions
I can't be saved
Lay all your worries on my back
Come on, come on, come on, come on
You decimate my inhibitions
And I can't be saved
Let's take a walk out on the broken glass
Come on, come on, come on
You decimate my inhibitions
And I can't be saved
Lay all your worries on my back
Come on, come on, hey, come on
The lyrics of Ford David's song, "Decimate," appear to be about finding comfort and solace in a relationship. The singer is willing to pay a "pity little price" to make the "hard times go away," expressing his love for his partner as they are. However, he is unsure of the purpose of speaking words when he doesn't understand their significance or meaning - "I say the words and then I'm not so sure/Exactly what we say them for/And this is my concern."
The chorus of the song repeatedly references the phrase "you decimate my inhibitions and I can't be saved," which could be interpreted as the idea that being with his partner breaks down his emotional barriers and causes him to be vulnerable. Despite this vulnerability, however, he offers to "lay all your worries on my back" and encourages his partner to "lean your thoughts on me" because "everybody needs a place to start."
He acknowledges the difficulty in living a life that is only supported by "smoke and dreams" and the impact that a "spirit crushes working teams" can have, but seems to take comfort in the idea that his partner can help shoulder the burdens of life. Altogether, "Decimate" appears to be a song about finding love as a form of emotional support and security, even amidst the difficulties and uncertainties of life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a pity little price to pay
The cost of making the hard times go away is small in comparison to the benefit it provides.
To make the hard times go away
To remove the difficulties and challenges in life.
But I love you as you are
I accept you and care for you just the way you are.
I say the words and then I'm not so sure
I sometimes doubt myself after expressing something.
Exactly what we say them for
The true purpose or intention behind our words is unclear.
And this is my concern
I am worried about this lack of clarity in communication.
But everybody needs a place to start
All individuals require a beginning point in some area of their life.
Oh, weightless be your heavy heart
May you feel light and free, regardless of the burdens you carry in your heart.
And lean your thoughts on me
Rely on me for support and comfort when dealing with your inner struggles and concerns.
And ain't it hard to live on smoke and dreams
It is difficult to sustain oneself on mere illusions and unfounded hopes.
When spirit crushes working teams
When one's motivation and drive is depleted, it can negatively affect a group dynamic.
To leave you where you are
To keep you stuck in a certain place, unable to move forward.
You decimate my inhibitions
You completely destroy my reservations and fears.
And I can't be saved
I am incapable of being rescued or redeemed from this state of vulnerability.
Let's take a walk out on the broken glass
Let's face danger or pain together, even if it may cause us harm.
Lay all your worries on my back
Give me the burden of carrying your concerns and fears, and let me take care of you.
It cannot be so hard to get along
It should not be difficult to coexist peacefully and harmoniously with others.
Though history may prove me wrong
Despite the challenges and conflicts that have occurred in the past, I still believe in the possibility of unity and cooperation.
And it wouldn't be the first time
This is not the first instance of having optimism and hope despite previous disappointments.
To leave you where you stand
To leave you trapped or stuck in your current situation.
Hey, come on
An exclamation used to encourage someone to do something or cheer them up.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID FORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Adam Drake
I heard this at my gym yesterday. Loved it. I'm glad I caught part of the lyrics or I wouldn't really have had the chance to find out what song it was. (What on earth would we do without the Internet??)
Bury Bob
Quality track, one of the better solo singer/songwriters around today.
Casey Urich
Still
laquotes
Heard it on KCRW. fantastic song. The brits know how to do it.
Carol Douglas
Superb track, Incredible lyrics ... songwriting at it's best .all round Carol Douglas
dannimills89
Superb songwriting
Geonino Fernandes
he is a genius and beyond talented...
Gayle1661
I love this song, it would be good in a movie when a couple gets married or something heheh that's what it reminds me about, I'm not crazy about his vocals in some other songs of his but I really enjoy this one~!
ScrappyTam
This song just makes me happy.
Phoenix Wrong
Very nice!