Difference
Hugh and Saturation Lyrics

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I've been alone, and lonely,
And I know the difference now.
I know you can hold someone tight in your arms,
And still be alone, somehow.

I've been in love, and I've made love,
And I know the difference now.
I've touched and I've felt someone touch me inside,

Now that you've shown me how.

I've watched the distance between us
Fading into the night.
And I've felt love grow in the darkness
Til it was brighter than the morning light.

I've had my share of lovers,
But lovin's so different now.
You touch me and suddenly I'm not alone,
I feel like a lost child who's finally come home,
And for the first time I feel really alive,
Yes and I know the difference now.

For the first time I feel really alive,
Yes, and I know the difference, now.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hugh and Saturation's song, Difference, talk about the realization of the difference between being alone and lonely, and being in love and making love. The singer acknowledges that being alone does not necessarily equate to being lonely, and that even when someone is in another's arms, they can still feel alone. However, with the entrance of a lover, they have come to understand the connection and passion that exists in love-making. They have also realized that love can grow even in the darkest moments and that it can be even brighter than the morning light.

The singer mentions having had their share of lovers, but knowing that the love they share with their current partner is different, in ways that make them feel more alive. They have found a home in their lover's arms, and no longer feel like a lost child. These lyrics suggest that the singer has found a new level of connectivity and self-awareness through their relationship, and they now understand the true nature of love - which goes beyond just physical attraction.

Overall, the lyrics to Difference convey a sense of introspection and a newfound appreciation for the complexities of love and companionship. It is a song about rediscovering oneself through the discovery of a deep and meaningful relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been alone, and lonely,
I have experienced being by myself and feeling a sense of isolation and desolation.

And I know the difference now.
I have gained a deeper understanding of the contrast between being alone and feeling lonely.

I know you can hold someone tight in your arms,
I understand that physical closeness does not necessarily lead to a feeling of emotional connection.

And still be alone, somehow.
Even in the presence of another person, it is possible to feel disconnected and alone.

I've been in love, and I've made love,
I have experienced both romantic feelings and physical intimacy.

And I know the difference now.
I have gained a deeper understanding of the distinction between being in love and making love.

I've touched and I've felt someone touch me inside,
I have experienced both physical and emotional intimacy with another person.

Now that you've shown me how.
After being with you, I have come to understand the true nature of intimacy and connection.

I've watched the distance between us
I have observed the emotional and physical space that exists between us.

Fading into the night.
This distance has slowly dissipated over time and it no longer feels as present or important as it did before.

And I've felt love grow in the darkness
Despite the challenges and darker aspects of our relationship, my love for you has only grown stronger.

Til it was brighter than the morning light.
This love has become so all-encompassing that it outshines the brightness of the morning light.

I've had my share of lovers,
I have had previous romantic relationships and experiences of physical intimacy.

But lovin's so different now.
However, my experience with you is vastly different from any previous relationships I have had.

You touch me and suddenly I'm not alone,
Your touch has the power to erase any feelings of isolation or loneliness I may be experiencing.

I feel like a lost child who's finally come home,
Being with you feels like finally finding the place where I belong, after a long and difficult journey.

And for the first time I feel really alive,
In your presence, I feel fully alive and present in the moment.

Yes and I know the difference now.
As a result of being with you, I have acquired a deeper understanding of the distinction between truly feeling alive and simply existing.

For the first time I feel really alive,
The sensation of feeling fully alive is entirely new to me and only made possible through my connection with you.

Yes, and I know the difference, now.
I have gained a significant level of insight and understanding due to my time spent with you, particularly concerning the topics of love, intimacy, and sense of belonging.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUGH MOFFATT, STEVE O'BRIEN

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