In the fall of 2013, Gallant moved to Los Angeles, California to work on a career in music. His debut full LP record Ology was released on April 6, 2016.
Cave Me In
Gallant Lyrics
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Ooh
You get me lifted like
Let's go
These flies on my window are winners in a losing game
Dip, duck, roll, and hover
They barely see a season change
While you and me live like birds on a power line
Hands gripping, and our fingers fried
God bless those Northern lights
And our own devices, babe
Entropy multiplies
Clock's ticking and I'm mortified
'Cause in the back of my mind
In the back of my hemisphere
Baby, I want you to cave me in
So maybe I won't have to admit it
Baby, I want you to cave me in
So maybe I won't ask to forget it
Love has either got you over heels or overdosed
It's got you off your feet or on your toes
It's got you out your seat or in your place
It's got you diggin' it or your grave
Love has got you mad about or just about mad
Got you in a crush or it's got you in a crash
What used to make your heart sing a hit, sing a smash
Will make you wanna hit, wanna smash
Everything that you had into pieces
But love becomes clear when in pieces
What you couldn't see and hear during peace is
Why a heart becomes ears in two pieces
Yeah
Gravity makes wonders
But it doesn't seem to weigh
Float like clouds on water
We're waves across an open plain
'Cause you and me live like birds on a power line
Hands slipping and our fingers fried
God bless those Northern lights
And our own devices, babe
Entropy multiplies
Clocks ticking and I'm mortified
'Cause in the back of my mind
In the back of my hemisphere
Baby, I want you to cave me in
So, baby, I won't have to admit it
Baby, I want you to cave me in
So maybe I won't ask to forget it
I want it, I do
(Girl, cave me in, I won't say it again, I want you)
I want it, I do
I want it, I do, do, do, do
(Girl, cave me in, I won't say it again, I want you)
I want it, I do
(Girl, cave me in, I won't say it again, I want you)
I want it, I do
I want it, I do, do, do, do
(Just cave me in)
Yeah I, ooh yeah, I do
In the song "Cave Me In," Gallant talks about the chaos and confusion that love and relationships can bring. He compares himself to two flies on a window, surviving but not really thriving, and enviously looks to the Northern lights which seem to have a purpose and beauty he can't quite grasp. He's afraid of how the passage of time is affecting him and his relationship and wants his partner to "cave him in" - to force him to confront his feelings, face the truth, and move forward with her. It's a vulnerable and honest plea for her to help him break through his walls and find clarity.
Throughout the song, Gallant uses striking imagery to describe the fluidity and fragility of relationships. He contrasts the flies' stagnant existence with the freedom and grace of birds on a power line, and likens love to a force powerful enough to either lift you up or bring you down hard. He suggests that sometimes love can feel like a hit song, but sometimes it can drive you to destroy everything you've built. In the end, though, he implies that there may be beauty in the brokenness - perhaps it takes falling apart to truly see and hear what matters most.
Overall, "Cave Me In" is a haunting and poetic exploration of the human heart and mind, and the complex emotions that come with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me feeling like
Ooh
You make me feel excited and energetic.
You get me lifted like
Let's go
You make me feel high-spirited and ready for action.
These flies on my window are winners in a losing game
Dip, duck, roll, and hover
They barely see a season change
The flies on my window are constantly trying to avoid danger and change, but still manage to survive.
While you and me live like birds on a power line
Hands gripping, and our fingers fried
God bless those Northern lights
And our own devices, babe
Entropy multiplies
Clock's ticking and I'm mortified
'Cause in the back of my mind
In the back of my hemisphere
We live carefree and dangerously like birds on a power line, and even though we are aware of the chaos and destruction happening around us, we choose to ignore it and be absorbed in our own world.
Baby, I want you to cave me in
So maybe I won't have to admit it
Baby, I want you to cave me in
So maybe I won't ask to forget it
I want you to overwhelm me with your love and passion so that I don't have to admit the vulnerability and fear I feel about it, and I won't have to ask you to forget it either.
Love has either got you over heels or overdosed
It's got you off your feet or on your toes
It's got you out your seat or in your place
It's got you diggin' it or your grave
Love has got you mad about or just about mad
Got you in a crush or it's got you in a crash
What used to make your heart sing a hit, sing a smash
Will make you wanna hit, wanna smash
Everything that you had into pieces
But love becomes clear when in pieces
What you couldn't see and hear during peace is
Why a heart becomes ears in two pieces
Yeah
Love can make you feel ecstatic or addicted, lifted or nervous, motivated or trapped, satisfied or destroyed. What once made you happy could be the thing that tears you apart, but love becomes more meaningful and understandable when you experience its broken pieces.
Gravity makes wonders
But it doesn't seem to weigh
Float like clouds on water
We're waves across an open plain
Gravity creates amazing things in the world, but it doesn't seem to have a heavy influence on our emotions and desires. We move freely and peacefully like clouds and waves, enjoying the open space and endless possibilities.
'Cause you and me live like birds on a power line
Hands slipping and our fingers fried
God bless those Northern lights
And our own devices, babe
Entropy multiplies
Clocks ticking and I'm mortified
'Cause in the back of my mind
In the back of my hemisphere
We continue to live recklessly on the edge like birds on a power line, risking our safety and sanity. Even though we appreciate the beauty of the night sky, we also acknowledge the chaos and disorder of our lives, which is increasing with time and making us feel more fearful.
I want it, I do
(Girl, cave me in, I won't say it again, I want you)
I want it, I do
I want it, I do, do, do, do
(Girl, cave me in, I won't say it again, I want you)
I want it, I do
(Girl, cave me in, I won't say it again, I want you)
I want it, I do
I want it, I do, do, do, do
(Just cave me in)
Yeah I, ooh yeah, I do
I really want you to consume me with your love and passion, and I won't hesitate to ask for it because I can't resist the feelings I have for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lophiile, Christopher Gallant, Daniel Lee, Eric Nam
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shannenv5950
"Love has either got you over heels or overdosed
It's got you off your feet or on your toes
It's got you out your seat or in your place
It's got you digging it or your grave
Love's got you made about or just about mad
It's got you in a crush or got you in a crash
What used to make your heart sing a hit, sing a smash
Will make you want to hit, wanna smash
Everything that you had into pieces
But love becomes clear when in pieces
What you couldn't sing and hear during peace is
Why a heart becomes ears in two pieces"
Tablo's lyrics everyone!!! 👏👏👏👏
@MugiwaraCarat
THIS is how you do a American x Korean collaboration 💕
@burustar1
Mugiwara98 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@triplex6767
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@shannonkiewitz5664
Mugiwara98
Yes! 🔥
I love the diversity and how the different accents flow ☺ whether they sang it in Korean or English, it would still sound amazing ❤
@janeturner2339
Me too ...diversity. I hope they are working on another song together. I am always curious as to how these collaborations come about.
Is it through the producers or have the artists met at some point. The global connection. 🍁🇨🇦
@BabySquidTrades
listen to the new far east movement album too ! its a whole american x korean collab album
@ananyah19
When Eric started singing, I was mentally, physically, and spiritually shook. Like Lord i wasn't ready.
@nkemokoli9280
like as soon as he said "gravity..." 👄👀
@KaylahH
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