Skyfall
GMPresents & Jocelyn Scofield Lyrics
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A cold sweat hot-headed believer
I threw my hands in the air and said, "Show me something,"
She said, "If you dare come a little closer."
Round and around and around and around we go
Oh now tell me now tell me now tell me now you know
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay
It's not much of a life you're living
It's not just something you take? it's given
Round and around and around and around we go
Oh now tell me now tell me now tell me now you know
Not really sure how to feel about it.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.
Oh the reason I hold on
Oh cause I need this hole gone
Funny you're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving
Cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving
Not really sure how to feel about it.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay, stay.
I want you to stay, oh.
In "Skyfall," GMPresents and Jocelyn Scofield capture the whirlwind of emotions that come with being in a turbulent relationship. The opening lines convey a sense of fever and intensity, with the singer describing themselves as a "hot-headed believer." They throw their hands in the air, asking their partner to "show me something" - perhaps a sign that things can get better, or a challenge to their partner to prove their love.
The chorus features a circular structure, with the repetition of "round and around and around we go" emphasizing the dizzying, cyclical nature of the relationship. Despite this, the singer admits that they're "not really sure how to feel about it." They're caught up in the intense feelings brought on by their partner's presence, unable to make rational decisions or know what to expect next.
The bridge of the song is perhaps the most poignant. The singer confesses that they hold on to the relationship because they need it to heal a "hole" inside of them. Even though their partner may be the "broken one," the singer is the one who feels like they need saving. The song ends with a desperate plea for their partner to stay with them, as they feel like they can't live without them.
Line by Line Meaning
All along it was a fever
From the very beginning, there was an intense passion
A cold sweat hot-headed believer
A fervent believer, anxious and passionate
I threw my hands in the air and said, 'Show me something,'
Expressing a desire to experience something new and exciting
She said, 'If you dare come a little closer.'
Challenging the artist to take a risk and get closer
Round and around and around and around we go
Going through an endless cycle of uncertainty
Oh now tell me now tell me now tell me now you know
Asking for clarity and understanding
Not really sure how to feel about it.
Feeling confused and uncertain
Something in the way you move
The person's movements evoke a strong emotional response
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
The person's presence and actions feel indispensable
It takes me all the way.
The feeling takes the artist to the brink
I want you to stay
Desperately wanting the person to remain
It's not much of a life you're living
The person's life seems unfulfilling
It's not just something you take? it's given
Life is a gift that should be appreciated
Oh the reason I hold on
The reason for not letting go
Oh cause I need this hole gone
Because the singer needs to fill a void
Funny you're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving
Despite the supposed brokenness of the other person, the artist finds meaning in them
Cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving
Uncertainty makes it difficult to determine who is winning or losing
I want you to stay, stay.
The singer wants the person to stay, without reservation
I want you to stay, oh.
The desire for the person to stay is overwhelming and intense
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DeadleeIan
I honestly thought this version was the real version, and I've been searching for it FOREVER!
I finally found it! The best version! At long last! :D
@jocelynscofield
+Ian Lee Glad you found me. Thanks!
@TheMetaphorR
I prefer this version over the original. Something about the way she goes up and down with her notes is just amazing.
@jocelynscofield
thanks so much! so glad you enjoyed it.
@playazz99
i loved it alot better i think she also had a more powerful voice and more deep tone and more grasp version of it
@clarie909
This was the first version of the song I heard, and I instantly fell in love with it, but when they removed it from Rhapsody, I freaked out! I've spent the last couple of months trying to find it. You are an amazing singer, I wish I could do what you do.
@mohamadrizal7055
So much passion and emotion in this song.
@alexismarie29
To be honest, this cover was the first time I actually heard this song, and when I went to check out the original, I was a bit disappointed. I really enjoy this version. Both Jocelyn and Adele have amazing talent, but I think I prefer Jocelyn. Just amazing, really. I look forward to more!
@jocelynscofield
Alexis Bealer wow. thank you so much. such a good song.
@imotaani
ME TOO!