Holiday
Great Caesar Lyrics
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Oh, how divine if we could greet the day
Under the Milky Way
Your rosy cheek
My lips would seek if we could steal away
Go on a holiday
So who am I to say what this should mean?
Now all I know is that my beating heart is yours to take
And I'm afraid that it will
Wake me up with birds
Your gentle words sound like a lullaby
Sweet sibilant simple sigh
If you should frown I fear the world would drown
Fall into deepest dark
Much greater than Central Park
You came at daybreak in a waking dream
So who am I to say what this should mean?
But all I know is that my beating heart is yours to keep
And I don't want to fall asleep.
Great Caesar's song, "Holiday", is a romantic and dreamy tune that expounds on the idea of escapism with one's beloved. The song paints a picture of two lovers, falling into a daydream, where they can forget about the noise of reality and embrace the sweetness of their relationship. The opening line, "Your hand in mine, oh, how divine if we could greet the day, under the Milky Way" sets the scene for the rest of the song. It's as if the two lovers are alone in the world, with only the stars as witnesses to their love story.
In the second verse of the song, the lyrics shift to a more personal level, "Your rosy cheek, my lips would seek if we could steal away, go on a holiday". Here, the singer expresses his desire to escape with his lover to a place where they can be alone, away from the rest of the world. The way the lyrics are crafted creates a vivid picture of the couple's love, with images like "rosy cheeks" and "lips" conjuring up feelings of passion and desire.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take on a more introspective tone. In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that he's not sure what the future holds for him and his lover, but he knows that he doesn't want to let go of this feeling. "But all I know is that my beating heart is yours to keep, and I don't want to fall asleep". The line "I don't want to fall asleep" implies that the singer doesn't want to wake up from the dream he is living with his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Your hand in mine
I want you to hold my hand and be with me.
Oh, how divine if we could greet the day
It would be heavenly if we could see the day together.
Under the Milky Way
In the romantic atmosphere under the sky full of stars.
Your rosy cheek
Your beautiful cheek.
My lips would seek if we could steal away
I would want to kiss you if we could sneak away and be alone.
Go on a holiday
Have a romantic vacation together.
You came at midnight deep inside a dream
I dreamt of you coming to me at midnight.
So who am I to say what this should mean?
I am unsure of the significance of this dream.
Now all I know is that my beating heart is yours to take
I have strong feelings for you and I am vulnerable to your influence.
And I'm afraid that it will
I am scared that you will hurt me or my feelings.
Wake me up with birds
I want to wake up to the sound of birds chirping.
Your gentle words sound like a lullaby
Your kind words to me are soothing and comforting, much like a lullaby.
Sweet sibilant simple sigh
A gentle, soft exhale with a hissing sound that is very pleasant.
If you should frown I fear the world would drown
I am scared that if you are upset, everything will be terrible.
Fall into deepest dark
Everything will go to the depths of darkness.
Much greater than Central Park
The darkness will be greater than anything else.
You came at daybreak in a waking dream
I dreamt of you coming to me at daybreak.
So who am I to say what this should mean?
I am still unsure of the significance of my dream.
But all I know is that my beating heart is yours to keep
I have strong feelings for you and I am giving you my heart.
And I don't want to fall asleep.
I do not want to lose this feeling and fall out of love with you.
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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