The Kiss of Dawn
HIM Lyrics


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Blinded I am
And so are you
By shedding tears
Confusion that separates us two
We hold dear

Just look into my eyes
Kiss our fears goodbye

I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn
Touching the pain that you left me with
At the kiss of dawn

I'm tired of the games
I'm playing with you
When you're not here
Death frees from the fear of dying
It's true, have no fear

Let me look into your eyes
And see death pass us by

I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn
Touching the pain you left me with
At the kiss of dawn

I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn
Touching the pain you left me with
At the kiss of dawn





I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn

Overall Meaning

The song "The Kiss of Dawn" by HIM is a powerful and emotive piece that explores the themes of loss, confusion, and death. The opening line, "Blinded I am, and so are you" suggests that both the singer and the subject of the song are lost and struggling to see a clear way forward. The tears shed by both individuals are a representation of the confusion that separates them, even though they hold their relationship dear.


The chorus offers a glimmer of hope for the couple, as the singer implores his lover to look into his eyes and "kiss our fears goodbye." However, the dreamy and almost hypnotic melody suggests that this hope is tenuous at best, and the pain of separation is all-encompassing. The lyrics "Drowning in the kiss of dawn, Touching the pain that you left me with" emphasize the all-consuming nature of the singer's grief and the futility of trying to escape it.


The bridge of the song shifts the focus slightly to the idea of death and its ultimate power to free us from fear. When his lover is not present, the singer feels trapped in a cycle of games that offer no resolution. It is only through the acceptance of death that he can find peace. The final repetition of "reaching for your shadow, drowning in the kiss of dawn" signifies his longing for his lover and his inability to escape the pain of their separation.


Line by Line Meaning

Blinded I am
I am lost and unable to see clearly


And so are you
You are also lost or confused


By shedding tears
Crying has caused our confusion


Confusion that separates us two
Our confusion is creating distance between us


We hold dear
Our relationship is precious to us


Just look into my eyes
Let me show you my truth


Kiss our fears goodbye
Let our love conquer our fears


I'm reaching for your shadow
I am trying to keep hold of the memory of you


Drowning in the kiss of dawn
I am overwhelmed by the new day without you


Touching the pain that you left me with
I am still hurting from our past


At the kiss of dawn
In the early hours, when everything is quiet and still


I'm tired of the games
I am weary of our struggles and misunderstandings


I'm playing with you
We are both involved in these struggles


When you're not here
I feel lost and alone without you


Death frees from the fear of dying
Death can bring a release from the fear of death itself


It's true, have no fear
We can find comfort in this truth


Let me look into your eyes
Let me see the truth in you


And see death pass us by
Let us focus on life and love instead of fear




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: VILLE HERMANNI VALO

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LYRICS

Blinded I am
And so are you
By shedding tears
Confusion that separates us two
We hold dear

Just look into my eyes
Kiss our fears goodbye

I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn
Touching the pain that you left me with
At the kiss of dawn

I'm tired of the games
I'm playing with you
When you're not here
Death frees from the fear of dying
It's true, have no fear

Let me look into your eyes
And see death pass us by

I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn
Touching the pain you left me with
At the kiss of dawn

I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn
Touching the pain that you left me with
At the kiss of dawn

I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn



Jason Proctor

Blinded I am
And so are you
By shedding tears
Confusion that separates us two
We hold dear
Just look into my eyes
Kiss our fears goodbye
I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn
Touching the pain that you left me with
At the kiss of dawn
I'm tired of the games
I'm playing with you
When you're not here
Death frees from the fear of dying
It's true, have no fear
Let me look into your eyes
And see death pass us by
I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn
Touching the pain you left me with
At the kiss of dawn
I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn
Touching the pain you left me with
At the kiss of dawn
I'm reaching for your shadow
Drowning in the kiss of dawn
Songwriters: Ville Hermanni Valo



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Raven40

The soul of a poet, stature of a vampire and eyes of a fallen angel.... this man is from another level of existence!

Rute Fonseca

Said it all!

girlfullofsorrow

Definitely! A talented adonis😥😍🔥🙈💗💋💘

Paul Fox

YeS zo am I at least some one understands how I feel xxx

Julia

couldnt say it better

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Jennnno

Years later and I'm still obsessed with Ville!! anyone else enjoying this during quarantine 2020, 2021 and forever

Stephanie Holmes

I'm right there with you!

Tay

Me!!

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The gang's all here!

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