Face to Face
Graham BLVD Lyrics
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My lovely foe
Mouth to mouth
Raining heaven's blows
Hand on heart
Tic tac toe
Under the stars
Naked as we flow
The bitter sweet
Commit your crime in your deadly time
Commit your crime in your deadly time
It's too divine
I want to bend
I want this bliss but something says I must resist
Another life
Another time
We're Siamese twins writhing intertwined
Face to face
No telling lies
The masks they slide to reveal a new disguise
You never can win
It's the state I'm in
This danger thrills and my conflict kills
They say follow your heart
Follow it through
But how can you
When you're split in two?
And you'll never know
You'll never know
One more kiss
Before we die
Face to face
And dream of flying
Who are you?
Who am I?
Wind in wings
Two angels falling
To die like this
With a last kiss
It's falsehood's flame
It's a crying shame
Face to face
The passions breathe
I hate to stay but then I hate to leave
And you'll never know
You'll never know
The lyrics of "Face to Face" by Graham BLVD capture a duality in relationships, portraying the push and pull of conflicting emotions when faced with an intense connection. The singer addresses their "lovely foe" in a confrontation that is both tender and intense, with lines like "Mouth to mouth, Raining heaven's blows" painting a vivid picture of passion and vulnerability.
The mention of playing "tic tac toe" with a hand on the heart under the stars suggests a blend of playfulness and deep emotion, highlighting the complexity of human relationships. The imagery of being "naked as we flow" further emphasizes a sense of raw authenticity and intimacy in the dynamic between the two individuals.
As the lyrics delve into the idea of committing a crime in one's "deadly time," it hints at the destructive nature of the relationship, where the thrill of danger and conflicted desires create an internal struggle for the singer. The recurring theme of masks and disguises symbolizes the layers of facade that people often wear in relationships, making it hard to distinguish truth from falsehood.
The chorus reflects the singer's internal turmoil, torn between surrendering to blissful connection and resisting the inevitable consequences of such intense emotions. The idea of being "split in two" encapsulates the internal conflict between following the heart's desires and facing the reality of the situation. The imagery of Siamese twins writhing intertwined further emphasizes the entanglement of emotions and the inability to escape the grasp of intense passion.
The final verse brings a sense of closure, with the acknowledgment that some connections are doomed to end tragically. The mention of a "last kiss" and "dream of flying" before facing death symbolizes the fleeting nature of intense relationships and the bittersweet realization of their inevitable end. Overall, "Face to Face" captures the essence of conflicting emotions, passion, and vulnerability within the intricate dance of human relationships, ultimately leaving the listener to ponder the complexities of love and loss.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, GEORGE BITZER
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