Ivy
I the Mighty Lyrics


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You infiltrate like growing roots
The seed you planted with just a look
Into my veins and my body shook
You read my heart like an open book
And the more I hide, the more you seek
With a siren's song so tongue in cheek
The haunting beauty covers me
I'm paralyzed in melody

But we both know that this won't last forever
So you better prepare yourself for the day I finally break the spell and you'll see
When it all begins to fall heavy on your heart
You've got no way, there's no way

A simple taste is not enough, a slow drip put straight into my blood
Cupid would shudder at the thought
Forced fed a lie to fake a love

But we both know that every tolerance will grow
You better prepare yourself for the day I finally break the spell and you'll see
When it all begins to fall heavy on your heart
You've got no way, there's no way
When it all begins to fall heavy on your heart
You've got no way, there's no way out of this

But you can't resist,
Let it go, you cannot fake a true love
No drug is ever good enough!
And you know you can't replace what you lost,you lost!

I love the feeling so damn much it makes me sick
To feel your vines around my chest loosen grip
I feel the blood rush to my limbs and I feel numb
It's like the IV's cut, It's like I'm finally waking up!

When it all begins to fall heavy on your heart
You've got no way, there's no way
When it all begins to fall heavy on your heart
You've got no way, there's no way

I thought that you were a rose and let you lay in my bed
But you made a home beneath my skin




I'm the flood to uproot you
I'm the storm overhead and you'll never feel the sun again

Overall Meaning

The song "Ivy" by I the Mighty is about a manipulative and toxic relationship. The lyrics talk about how the other person has infiltrated the singer's life, reading their heart like an open book and paralyzing them in a hauntingly beautiful melody. However, the singer is aware that this relationship won't last forever and warns the other person to prepare for the day they break the spell. The relationship is compared to a slow drip of poison, forced fed to the singer to fake love. The singer accuses the other person of not being able to resist the feeling and being addicted to the toxic relationship.


As the song progresses, the singer realizes how sick the feeling of being controlled and manipulated actually is. The vines around their chest start to loosen, and they feel like they're finally waking up from a bad dream. The chorus repeats the warning to the other person that when the relationship falls heavy on their heart, they won't have any way out. The song ends with the singer taking control and becoming the storm overhead, uprooting and removing the other person from their life.


Overall, "Ivy" is a powerful song about a toxic relationship that is both haunting and beautiful. It portrays the dangers of being in a relationship that is only meant to manipulate and control someone, highlighting the importance of taking control and breaking free.


Line by Line Meaning

You infiltrate like growing roots
You come into my life like the roots of a plant that slowly take over, infiltrating every aspect of my being.


The seed you planted with just a look
You have the power to plant a seed of emotion with just a glance, influencing my feelings towards you.


Into my veins and my body shook
Your influence on me is so strong that it's as if you've entered my bloodstream and my entire body trembles with the intensity of it.


You read my heart like an open book
You have a deep understanding of my emotions, as if you can read them like an open book.


And the more I hide, the more you seek
The more I try to keep my feelings hidden, the more you try to find them out.


With a siren's song so tongue in cheek
Your charming and tempting way of approaching me reminds me of the Greek mythological creatures known as sirens who were famous for luring sailors with their songs.


The haunting beauty covers me
Your irresistible allure has me under your spell like a haunting melody that's got me entranced.


I'm paralyzed in melody
The mesmerizing effect of your beauty and charm has left me helpless and paralyzed.


But we both know that this won't last forever
Despite the strong attraction between us, we both know that it's not sustainable in the long run.


So you better prepare yourself for the day I finally break the spell and you'll see
You should brace yourself for the day I finally come out of your spell and realize that it's not real love.


When it all begins to fall heavy on your heart
When the truth hits you and you feel the weight of the situation on your heart.


You've got no way, there's no way
You'll realize that there's no way out of the situation you've got yourself into.


A simple taste is not enough, a slow drip put straight into my blood
I need more than just a brief encounter with you; I want a continuous exposure to your influence as if it's flowing directly into my veins.


Cupid would shudder at the thought
Even the god of love, Cupid, would be shocked at the idea of forcing oneself to feel an emotion that's not genuine.


Forced fed a lie to fake a love
I'm being fed a lie to make me believe that what we have is real love, but in reality, it's all false pretense just to keep me under your control.


But we both know that every tolerance will grow
Our relationship will only last as long as the tolerance level for each other's flaws keeps growing.


You better prepare yourself for the day I finally break the spell and you'll see
It's inevitable that I will see through the illusion and come out of your spell, and you should be ready for that moment.


You cannot fake a true love
Genuine love cannot be faked or imitated, and the fact that you're forcing yourself to feel it shows that it's not sincere.


No drug is ever good enough!
No temporary solution, whether it's drugs or anything similar, can replace the feeling of genuine love.


And you know you can't replace what you lost,you lost!
You're aware that the real love you once had, if there was any, is beyond replacing now that it's gone.


I love the feeling so damn much it makes me sick
Even though I love the feeling of being under your spell, at the same time, I'm aware of how toxic it is for me.


To feel your vines around my chest loosen grip
The feeling of being freed from your control, like removing vines that were suffocating my chest, is liberating.


I feel the blood rush to my limbs and I feel numb
The realization of finally breaking free makes me feel alive yet numb at the same time.


It's like the IV's cut, It's like I'm finally waking up!
It feels as if the intravenous connection that was keeping me connected to your false love has been cut, and I'm finally out of my trance and waking up to reality.


I thought that you were a rose and let you lay in my bed
I mistook you for a beautiful and harmless rose and let you into my life in the most intimate way possible, i.e., in my bed.


But you made a home beneath my skin
You got under my skin like a parasite and made a home there so that I could never get rid of you easily.


I'm the flood to uproot you
I'm going to be the force that comes along like a flood and gets rid of you completely.


I'm the storm overhead and you'll never feel the sun again
The storm that I'll be bringing will be the last thing you'll ever feel because all the light and warmth that you were feeling will be gone once I'm out of your life.




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Eleusis Brito

It's so hard for me to comprehend how this band is not mainstream. I honestly believe that this band is one of the best bands at the moment, showing great lyrics, and awesome and ingenious music. I honestly love this band!

Teriyaki Chicken

it’s better that they’re not imo

ripjval

+Eleusis Brito I'm incredibly happy they're getting the exposure they deserve after the release of Connector. Had the pleasure of seeing them twice and meeting Brent twice. Incredibly kind especially those who draw inspiration from his kind of music and looking to pursue the same career. Loving this band endlessly.

guym27

"Let it go, you cannot fake a true love No drug is ever good enough!"

Ivy Gonzalez

I was searching my name on YouTube and I'm so glad i stubble did across this song and band. Honestly 10/10 song and band!❀️

Totoro

They're literally like the perfect mix between Hands Like Houses and C&C

Sebastian Fisher

@Airmode9000 Coheed and Cambria

Airmode9000

Venom Who's C&C?

Kyle Stern

Genius!! Lyrics are so damn powerful.

IonSquared

"I thought you were a rose and let you lay in my bed, but you made a home beneath my skin. I'm the flood to uproot you, I'm the storm overhead. And you'll never feel the sun again." - Brent Walsh is the new Jesse Lacey

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