Following his 2016 debut album, ‘Ashes,’ ILLENIUM broke into the mainstream via his 2017 album, ‘Awake,’ which includes his classics "Crawl Outta Love," "Fractures" and "Feel Good," with Gryffin ft. Daya. A critical and commercial success, ‘Awake’ topped the iTunes Top Electronic Albums Chart in 12 countries with +100M streams.
In 2019, ILLENIUM released ‘Ascend,’ his third full-length album and his major label debut. As one of the biggest electronic releases of the year (+1B collective streams), the album topped Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart and secured a Top 20 hit on the Billboard 200. The album includes the hit tracks "Takeaway" with The Chainsmokers ft. Lennon Stella, "Good Things Fall Apart" with Jon Bellion, "Crashing" ft. Bahari, "In Your Arms" with X Ambassadors and “Take You Down,” which chronicles his past battles with drug addiction.
Recognized as one of Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Artists of the 2010s, ILLENIUM brings his dynamic music to life via his live show, which has dominated festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and EDC. His 2019 Ascend Tour, which featured a five-piece live band, sold out landmark venues like Madison Square Garden (NYC), STAPLES Center (L.A.) and three consecutive nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Denver).
In Your Arms
Illenium Lyrics
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But I've seen perfection under your clothes
Yeah, we fell in love and we built a home
Though we may never see the streets of Rome
And I hope it's okay
'Cause the unknown is on its way
It's right where I'm supposed to be
You know I'm not afraid
As long as you're next to me
So tell me, will you hold me
When the curtains close
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
Yeah, we may never sleep under Northern Lights
But I've seen the stars flicker in your eyes
And I hope it's okay (it's okay)
'Cause the unknown is on its way
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
You know I'm not afraid
As long as you're next to me
So tell me, will you hold me
When the curtains close
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
(It's okay)
(It's okay)
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
(It's okay)
(It's okay)
Lay me down in the ground by my hometown, girl
We, we never leave
But it feels like we've seen the whole world
A thousand cheers when the tears on your parents' roof
Forget my fears every time that I'm under you
All along, all I needed was you
So I swear, I'm not scared when it's over
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
You know I'm not afraid
As long as you're next to me (so tell me)
So tell me, will you hold me
When the curtains close
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be (if I died)
The lyrics of "In Your Wake" by Illenium and Said The Sky feat. Jeza depict a deep and romantic love shared between two people. The singer has never seen the famous painting of Mona Lisa but can see perfection in their partner when they are alone together, and they have built a home full of love. Although the couple may never travel to Rome or witness the Northern Lights, they have seen the stars flicker in each other's eyes. The singer acknowledges that the unknown is coming, but they are not scared as long as their partner is by their side. The singer hopes that their partner will hold them when the curtains close, and they discuss their desire to be buried in their hometown together.
The song emphasizes the idea that love is more profound than materialistic things or worldly experiences. The singer has found their home in their partner's arms, and they are not afraid to die as long as they are next to them. The lyrics capture the intensity and depth of love, and how it can provide a sense of comfort, safety, and belonging. The song's emotional tone is conveyed through the electronic beats that build up towards its chorus, making the track all the more poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
Never seen Mona Lisa up close
Although I have never seen the famous painting Mona Lisa up close, I have seen something even more perfect - you under your clothes.
But I've seen perfection under your clothes
While I may not have seen many famous art pieces, the perfection that I have seen is your beauty under your clothes.
Yeah, we fell in love and we built a home
We found love in each other and created a home for ourselves to share and grow in.
Though we may never see the streets of Rome
While we may not have the opportunity to travel to Rome and experience its streets, it does not matter as long as we have each other.
And I hope it's okay
I hope that it is okay that we may not have everything figured out and that the future is unknown.
'Cause the unknown is on its way
The future is uncertain and we do not know what it will bring but we will face it together.
If I die in your arms
If I were to ever pass away while in your embrace,
It's right where I'm supposed to be
it would feel right because I am meant to be with you.
You know I'm not afraid
I am not afraid of dying as long as I am with you.
As long as you're next to me
If you are beside me, nothing else matters.
So tell me, will you hold me
Can you promise to hold me when my time comes?
When the curtains close
When my time has come and my life has ended.
Yeah, we may never sleep under Northern Lights
We may not have the opportunity to travel and experience the Northern Lights together.
But I've seen the stars flicker in your eyes
However, I have seen the same beauty and wonder in your eyes.
If I died in your arms
Once again, if I were to die while in your embrace,
Lay me down in the ground by my hometown, girl
Please lay me to rest in my hometown and with you by my side.
We, we never leave
Our love is so strong that we will never leave each other's side, even after death.
But it feels like we've seen the whole world
Even though we may not have physically traveled the world, our love makes us feel like we have experienced everything there is to offer.
A thousand cheers when the tears on your parents' roof
Our love has been celebrated by many, including on the rooftop of your parents' house where we shed tears of joy and happiness.
Forget my fears every time that I'm under you
Being with you makes me forget about all my fears and worries in the world.
All along, all I needed was you
All along, the only thing that I ever truly needed was you and your love.
So I swear, I'm not scared when it's over
I promise that I will not be scared or afraid when my time has come and my life is over.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nick Miller, Sam Martin, Jason Evigan, Stefan Johnson, Jordan K. Johnson, Alexander Izquierdo, Sam Harris, JORDAN JOHNSON, MARCUS LOMAX, MATIAS MORA, NICHOLAS DANIEL MILLER, SAMUEL HARRIS, SAMUEL DENISON MARTIN
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Never seen Mona Lisa close
But I've seen perfection under your clothes
Yeah we fell in love and we built a home
Though we may never see the streets of Rome
And I hope it's okay
'Cause the unknown is on its way
If I die in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
You know I'm not afraid
As long as you're next to me
So tell me, will you hold me
When the curtains close
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
Yeah we may never sleep under Northern Lights
But I've seen the stars flicker in your eyes
And I hope it's okay (it's okay)
'Cause the unknown is on its way
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
You know I'm not afraid
As long as you're next to me
So tell me, will you hold me
When the curtains close
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
(It's okay)
(It's okay)
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
(It's okay)
(It's okay)
Lay me down in the ground by my hometown garden
We, we never leave
But it feels like we've seen the whole world
A thousand tears, when the tears on your parents' roof
Forget my fears every time that I'm under you
All along, all I needed was you
So I swear, I'm not scared when it's over
If I die in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be
You know I'm not afraid
As long as you're next to me (so tell me)
So tell me, will you hold me
When the curtains close
If I died in your arms
It's right where I'm supposed to be (If I died)
@sium4364
"If i die in your arms it's right where i'm supposed to be"
Love the words😶
@jiamao2
<3
@oceane5281
Me too
@vikaanddkxwaii4959
True death light
@joshijai2
Yupp the lyrics is so ❤️❤️
@shrutigupta8692
@@vikaanddkxwaii4959 😂
@joshlynch6
This song deserves way more views, it’s criminally underrated.
@silentrice7399
Josh Lynch i wonder how many views it has at the time you posted that comment, now it’s at 16million and finally few in likes
@francisduyck8243
Welp, it would seem that he posted it 1week ago 🤔... and btw it’s at 16 mil... but still a lot
@JollyBeJolly
Agreed 100%