Eternal Flame
Hannah Arterton Lyrics
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Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand?
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming?
Is this burning an eternal flame?
I believe it's meant to be, darlin'
You belong with me
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming?
Or is this burning an eternal flame?
Say my name, sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
And then come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling, ohhh.
Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand?
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming?
Is this burning an eternal flame
A whole life so lonely
then come and ease the pain
i don't want to lose this feeling, ohhh...
I believe it's meant to be, darlin'
I watch you when you are sleeping
You belong with me
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming?
Or is this burning an eternal flame?
Hannah Arterton's song "Eternal Flame" is a love song that is left to the interpretation of the listener. The song is told from the perspective of someone who is deeply in love and wants to share their feelings. The first verse starts with the singer asking their lover if they feel their heart beating and if they understand what they are feeling. The singer then wonders if they are the only one feeling this intense love or if it is reciprocated. The chorus comes in with the singer questioning if this feeling is everlasting, and if they are dreaming or if it is an eternal flame.
The second verse starts with the singer stating that they believe that they are meant to be with their lover and that they watch them even when they are sleeping. They express a desire for their lover to feel the same way about them. The bridge of the song says "Say my name, sun shines through the rain" which could be interpreted as a call to the lover to acknowledge the intensity of the love they share. The final chorus is a repetition of the earlier one with the singer expressing their fear of losing this feeling.
Overall, "Eternal Flame" is a beautiful song about the depth of love that is left open to the interpretation of the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes, give me your hand, darlin'
Let yourself be vulnerable with me, trust me and take my hand.
Do you feel my heart beating?
Can you feel the intense emotions I have for you?
Do you understand?
Do you comprehend the magnitude of my love and how deep it goes?
Do you feel the same?
Are you feeling the same kind of powerful love that I feel for you?
Am I only dreaming?
Is it possible that the love I feel for you is too good to be true?
Is this burning an eternal flame?
Could this love be the kind that lasts forever and never fades away?
I believe it's meant to be, darlin'
I have faith that what we have is something special and destined for us.
I watch you when you are sleeping
I admire and cherish you even in your most vulnerable state.
You belong with me
I feel in my heart that we are meant to be together.
Say my name, sun shines through the rain
Even amidst difficult times, being with me should fill your life with light and happiness.
A whole life so lonely
Life has felt empty and without true purpose before you came along.
And then come and ease the pain
You have brought so much joy and healing into my life.
I don't want to lose this feeling, ohhh.
I hope this love always feels this strong and amazing.
Writer(s): Thomas F. Kelly, Billy Steinberg, Susanna Lee Hoffs, Hoffs Susanna Lee, William E. Steinberg
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