Died In Your Arms Tonight
Goa Foundation Lyrics
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Broken hearts lie all around me,
And i don't see an easy way out of this
Her diary, it sits on the bedside table
The curtains are closed, the cat′s in the cradle
Who would've thought that a boy like me could come to this.
Oh, i just died in your arms tonight
It must've been something you said,
Oh, i just died in your arms tonight
It must′ve been some kind of kiss
I should′ve walked away, i should've walked away.
Is there any just cause for feeling like this
On the surface i′m a name on a list
I try to be discreet, but then blow it again.
I've lost and found, it′s my final mistake.
She's loving by proxy, no give and all take
′Cause i've been thrilled to fantasy one too many times.
It was a long hot night
She made it easy, she made it feel right
But now it's over, the moment is gone
I followed my hands, not my head,
I know i was wrong.
The lyrics of Goa Foundation's song "Died in Your Arms Tonight" reveal a story of heartbreak and regret. The singer describes the pains of unrequited love and the struggle to let go of a relationship that is no longer viable. The opening lyrics convey a sense of desperation as the singer admits to searching for something that they are unable to find. Broken hearts surrounded by the singer manifest the pervasive theme of heartbreak that pervades the song. The singer sums up the difficulty of moving on from this sense of loss in the line, "And I don't see an easy way out of this."
As the lyrics progress, the singer depicts a sense of aimlessness and resignation. The image of a closed curtain and a cat in a cradle suggest the passing of time and the weight of monotony. Furthermore, the mention of a diary sitting untouched on a bedside table indicates that the past is difficult to escape from. The chorus introduces the central motif of dying in the arms of a lover, which is poignantly paired with the recognition of the impossibility of living up to unrealistic expectations. Finally, there is a sense of bitterness and self-recrimination when the singer states, "I should've walked away."
Overall, the lyrics of "Died in Your Arms Tonight" powerfully convey the agony of losing a relationship and struggling to move on from the past. The imagery and descriptions of heartbreak are compelling and visceral, and the chorus is memorable and poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep looking for something I can't get
I am searching for something that is not attainable
Broken hearts lie all around me
I am surrounded by people who are hurting emotionally
And I don't see an easy way out of this
I am struggling to find a simple solution for my problems
Her diary, it sits on the bedside table
I see her journal resting on her nightstand
The curtains are closed, the cat's in the cradle
Her curtains are shut and her cat is sleeping
Who would've thought that a boy like me could come to this
I never imagined I would be in this situation
Oh, I just died in your arms tonight
I experienced an overwhelming emotional response in your embrace
It must've been something you said
Your words caused me to feel such a strong reaction
I just died in your arms tonight
I am still processing the intensity of my feelings
Oh, I just died in your arms tonight
Your touch was overpowering
It must've been some kind of kiss
The kiss we shared must have been incredibly powerful
I should've walked away, I should've walked away
I knew I should have left but I stayed anyway
Is there any just cause for feeling like this
I question whether my emotions are justified
On the surface I'm a name on a list
To others, I am just a statistic
I try to be discreet, but then blow it again
I attempt to be subtle, but I always mess up somehow
I've lost and found, it's my final mistake
I have made a grave error now that I cannot correct
She's loving by proxy, no give and all take
She expresses love only to receive it in return
'Cause I've been thrilled to fantasy one too many times
I am disillusioned because I have confused reality with fantasies multiple times
It was a long hot night
The night was filled with intensity and passion
She made it easy, she made it feel right
She made the experience feel natural and effortless
But now it's over, the moment is gone
The moment has ended and is now in the past
I followed my hands, not my head
I allowed my physical desires to guide my actions rather than my better judgment
I know I was wrong
I realize that my decision was not the right one
Writer(s): Nicholas Eede
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bkr71
beautiful version, it would deserve a nice and dreamy video though, not just a still picture, anyway thumbs up, thanks for posting!
Rui Silva
Beautifull,hi from Portugal