Symphonia IX
Grimes (4) Lyrics
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And make you love me
Oh I would say yes
Oh I would say yes
The need to be the best before the need to rest
Oh I would say yes
Oh I would say yes
See, my wait is you
My wait is you
My wait is you
My wait is you
My wait
(To be in a dark side, be in a deep mind)
See, my wait is you
My wait is you
My wait is you
My wait is you
My wait
(To be in a dark side, be in a deep mind)
To make the pain defuse the flame can be trying
But I would say yes, oh I would say yes
So as you fade away alive, I lay dying
Oh I would say yes
Oh I would say!
See, my wait is you
My wait is you
My wait is you
My wait
(To be in a dark side, to be in a deep mind)
See, my wait is you
My wait is you
My wait is you
My wait
(To be in a dark side, to be in a deep mind)
In "Symphonia IX," Grimes sings about her intense desire to be loved by someone, even if it means resorting to manipulative and destructive behavior. She admits to trying to make this person cry and forcing them to love her, but insists that she would say yes to anything they want from her. The need to prove herself as the best and to constantly strive for success is a driving force in her life, but ultimately, her wait is for this person she desperately wants to be with.
The lyrics also suggest that Grimes is willing to endure pain and suffering as long as it means being close to this person. She describes herself as fading away alive while they are still alive, indicating a feeling of being consumed by her love for them. In the end, her wait is for someone who can understand her darkness and complexity, who is willing to be in a deep mind with her.
Overall, "Symphonia IX" is a melancholic and introspective song about the lengths we go to in search of love and acceptance, and the toll it can take on us.
Line by Line Meaning
I try and try to make you cry
I repeatedly attempt to bring out emotions in you through my actions.
And make you love me
I am also trying to create feelings of love in you towards me.
The need to be the best before the need to rest
Prioritizing the desire to excel over the need to take a break and rest.
See, my wait is you
You are the focus of my attention and waiting.
My wait is you
I am anxiously waiting for you with intensity.
To make the pain defuse the flame can be trying
It can be challenging to relieve the pain and calm the intense emotions.
But I would say yes, oh I would say yes
Despite the challenges, I am willing to agree to your requests or continue in the same way.
So as you fade away alive, I lay dying
As you distance yourself from me while still existing in this world, it feels like I am dying inside.
See, my wait is you
Again, you are the object of my waiting and anticipation.
My wait is you
I am deeply focused and fixated on waiting for you.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Claire Elise Boucher
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