My Best Defenses
IZZ Lyrics
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from you, my love
locked away
no more harm can be done
you've kept things hidden tight
from me, my love
locked away
just waiting for the right time to come
hold on for your life
your life
and now i don't care about the consequences
you've torn down my best defenses
i've been burned
tinder in flame
you've kept dark
shadows in the rain
please hold onto me
please hold on...
The beginning of the song suggests that the singer has been concealing something from their loved one, possibly out of fear of the consequences. However, they seem to have reached a point where they feel that no more harm can be done and that it’s time to reveal their secret to their love. However, they realize that their loved one has also been keeping things hidden from them, just waiting for the right moment to come clean. The chorus, “we’ve kept so many things, my love/hold on for your life/and now I don't care about the consequences” suggests that the singer is finally ready to reveal all and doesn’t care about the consequences anymore.
The second verse seems to be addressing the loved one directly, possibly in response to their own hidden secrets. The line, “you've torn down my best defenses/I've been burned/tinder in flame” suggests that the singer has been emotionally hurt by their loved one’s confession, but they still care deeply for them. The following line, “you've kept dark/shadows in the rain” could be interpreted as a metaphor for the secrets that their loved one has been keeping hidden. The last line of the chorus, “please hold onto me/please hold on…” emphasizes the importance of their relationship and the need for support and understanding in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
i've kept things hidden tight
I have concealed my thoughts and emotions, not allowing you to perceive them.
from you, my love
I have hidden my inner self from you, who I love deeply.
locked away
I have guarded my emotions so that no one else may hurt me.
no more harm can be done
I have encountered hardships before, but I have taken protective measures.
you've kept things hidden tight
You, too have kept your feelings and thoughts concealed from me
from me, my love
I have failed to comprehend your feelings or emotions, despite loving you dearly.
locked away
Like me, you have protected yourself from potential emotional threats.
just waiting for the right time to come
You remain cautious, waiting for the right time to express your hidden truth.
we've kept so many things, my love
We have both hidden many emotional truths from one another.
hold on for your life
We need to handle our emotions with care and delicacy, as they are necessary for our survival.
your life
Our emotional lives and personal well-being are irrevocably linked.
and now I don't care about the consequences
Despite my previous emotional hesitations and reservations, I am now prepared to bear the consequences of revealing my true feelings.
you've torn down my best defenses
You have broken through my emotional barriers and have exposed me to potential harm.
i've been burned
I have been emotionally scarred and wounded before.
tinder in flame
My emotional barriers and caution have been consumed quickly and easily.
you've kept dark
You have concealed thoughts and emotions that ought to have been shared with me.
shadows in the rain
You have hidden your true self from the world just as shadows hide themselves on rainy days.
please hold onto me
Please don't leave me despite the emotional hardships we may face together.
please hold on...
Please don't give up even if our relationship undergoes emotional turbulence.
Contributed by Colton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.