Claire Elise Boucher, known professionally as Grimes, is a Canadian musicia… Read Full Bio ↴Claire Elise Boucher, known professionally as Grimes, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and visual artist. Her music incorporates elements of varied styles and genres including dream pop, synth-pop, art pop, electronic, experimental pop, R&B and hip hop.

Throughout her career, she has released five studio albums, two extended plays, eleven singles, and four promotional singles.

Born and raised in Vancouver, Grimes began releasing music independently late in the first decade of the 2000s, releasing two albums, Geidi Primes and Halfaxa in 2010 on Arbutus Records. She subsequently signed with 4AD and rose to fame with the release of her third studio album Visions in 2012. It produced the singles "Genesis" and "Oblivion", and received the Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year. Her fourth studio album Art Angels (2015) received critical praise, and was named the best album of the year by several publications. Her fifth studio album, Miss Anthropocene, was released in 2020. Her next album, Book 1, is supposed to be released in early 2023.

Devon
Grimes Lyrics

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Oh my love, I'll wait
I have been waiting here all day
And I want to be right now with you
When you and I were being loved

Oh, my love, I am low
'Cause you are asking me to go
And I know I am holding onto dust

But my heart is telling me I'm right

Take my hand if you care
I can be your girl
You'll be my man
But you don't love me anymore
And I've never felt so broken up before
(I am well, I am well, I am well)

Ooh, baby darling
I will wait before
Ooh, baby darling
I will wait before
Ooh, long night
I will wait before
Ooh, every night
I will wait before, before
I die, I die, I die, I

Oh my love, I am low
'Cause you are asking me to go
And I know I am holding onto dust
But my heart is telling me I'm right

Take my hand if you care
I can be your girl
You'll be my man

But you don't love me anymore
And I've never felt so broken up before

Overall Meaning

The song "Devon" by Grimes is a deeply emotional and introspective piece that tackles the themes of unrequited love and heartbreak. The lyrics are a plea to a lover who no longer reciprocates the same feelings. The song begins with the artist waiting for her lover, despite the pain and hurt she feels from their recent breakup. She longs to be with him again, reminiscing on the times they shared when they were in love. Despite her heartache, her heart tells her that she is right to hold onto the unknown. In the chorus, Grimes implores her lover to take her hand and stay with her, begging to be his girl in a desperate attempt to win his love back.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of sadness and struggle. The artist acknowledges that her lover no longer loves her but finds it hard to let go of those feelings. She describes feeling broken down and defeated, but also determined to hold onto love. The song ends with an unresolved plea for reconciliation and a sense of uncertainty as to whether or not they will ever be together again.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh my love, I'll wait
The singer expresses their willingness to wait for their lover.

I have been waiting here all day
The singer has been waiting patiently for their lover, indicating their devotion.

And I want to be right now with you
The singer desires to be with their lover at this very moment, highlighting their longing for them.

When you and I were being loved
The artist reminisces about a past when they were happy and in love with their significant other.

Oh, my love, I am low
The artist experiences emotional distress and sadness, likely in response to their lover's recent behavior.

'Cause you are asking me to go
The singer's lover is pushing them away or ending the relationship, causing the singer heartache and uncertainty.

And I know I am holding onto dust
The singer acknowledges the futility of their efforts to hold onto a relationship that has fizzled out or ended.

But my heart is telling me I'm right
Despite the logical awareness that the relationship is over, the artist's heart still holds onto hope and feels that they are making the right decision.

Take my hand if you care
The artist appeals to their lover's emotions, hoping that they will stay and work on the relationship together.

I can be your girl
The artist is willing to put in effort and commitment towards the relationship, indicating their love and dedication.

You'll be my man
The singer sees their partner as their lifelong companion and romantic partner.

But you don't love me anymore
The artist has come to the realization that their love is not enough to save the relationship if the other partner does not reciprocate their feelings.

And I've never felt so broken up before
The singer is experiencing immense emotional pain and heartbreak, likely due to the ending of the relationship.

Ooh, baby darling / I will wait before
The singer continues to hold onto hope that their lover will come back to them, indicating their willingness to wait for a second chance.

Ooh, long night / I will wait before / Ooh, every night / I will wait before, before
The singer emphasizes their commitment and determination to wait for their lover, no matter how long it takes.

I die, I die, I die, I
The repetition of this line indicates the artist's emotional desperation and sadness, possibly referring to the death of the relationship or the loss of their lover.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Claire Elise Boucher

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