Berlin
In Isolation Lyrics


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Berlin’s on fire tonight, we’ll burn too
These unfamiliar skies don’t cheat on you
A trail of eclectic lights to coerce you
There is no wall here

I’m scared what I’m feeling for you
Feeding a cold desire
You to this city’s arms I bestow
Pushing it way beyond my comfort zone
Nervously, I foretold of your seizure of my Berlin heart

I’m scared what I’m feeling for you
Feeding a cold desire

A tear in my heart I’ve never known
The lesson is naked here
The rift in my heart is overblown
Your pitch is a hands-on deal





I’m scared what I’m feeling for you
Feeding a cold desire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of In Isolation's song 'Berlin' are about the intensity of emotions that the singer is feeling for someone they are with in the city of Berlin. The opening line "Berlin's on fire tonight, we'll burn too" describes the electric energy in the air, which not only refers to the actual city but also the passion between the two individuals. The singer is fully immersed in the surreal atmosphere, with "unfamiliar skies" seemingly providing the perfect backdrop for their love story. The "trail of eclectic lights" only adds to the feeling of being lost in the moment, with the city almost coercing them to indulge in their desires.


However, alongside these feelings of passion and excitement, there is an underlying sense of nervousness and fear. The singer is "scared" of what they are feeling, which is a "cold desire." Perhaps this is due to them pushing themselves out of their "comfort zone" and not being used to the intensity of these emotions. Yet, despite these reservations, the singer targets the object of their affection by "foretelling" them of their "seizure" of their "Berlin heart."


Moving onto the middle section of the song, the "tear" in the singer's heart suggests that they are feeling a deep emotional pain. However, the "lesson is naked here," indicating that this pain and the subsequent issues have been exposed for all to see. Nonetheless, the nature of the "rift" in their heart is somewhat exaggerated, with the other person's passion being a "hands-on deal." Despite this, the singer still experiences this sense of cold desire and the accompanying fear.


Line by Line Meaning

Berlin’s on fire tonight, we’ll burn too
The city of Berlin is aglow with energy and excitement, and we are caught up in the intense emotions of the moment.


These unfamiliar skies don’t cheat on you
The new and foreign surroundings of Berlin are genuine and authentic; they do not deceive or disappoint.


A trail of eclectic lights to coerce you
The colorful and diverse lights of the city attract and seduce us, encouraging us to explore and experience everything Berlin has to offer.


There is no wall here
The symbolism of the Berlin Wall is absent, and our sense of freedom and possibility is heightened by the absence of physical barriers.


I’m scared what I’m feeling for you
The intensity of my emotions for you is overwhelming and I am afraid of what it could mean for our relationship.


Feeding a cold desire
Despite the fear and uncertainty, there is a strong and persistent hunger for you that cannot be ignored.


You to this city’s arms I bestow
I am entrusting you with the full experience of Berlin, hoping that you will appreciate and embrace its wonders and complexities.


Pushing it way beyond my comfort zone
The risks and adventures we are undertaking in Berlin are far outside my usual boundaries and expectations.


Nervously, I foretold of your seizure of my Berlin heart
In anticipation and anxiety, I confided in you about the possibility of you capturing and captivating my love for Berlin.


A tear in my heart I’ve never known
The depth and intensity of my love for both you and Berlin are so profound that it feels like a physical ache or tear in my heart.


The lesson is naked here
In Berlin, the truth and reality of both ourselves and the world around us are laid bare without pretense or disguise.


The rift in my heart is overblown
The divide or conflict between my love for you and my love for Berlin is not as great or problematic as I feared it would be.


Your pitch is a hands-on deal
Your approach and attitude towards Berlin is enthusiastic and hands-on, fully engaging in the sights, sounds, and experiences of the city.




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Miguel Telleria

Music used to be like this, Duran Duran, AHA...the GOOD OLD DAYS! This is real music.... love it....

Ali Abdulla

Thanks to VIPDJ's for this. Its brill!

westcoastaftershock

Awesome song and video.

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I like it!

Miguel Telleria

Love this........ big up VIPDjz!

Paul Lang

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Alma Cooper

How can i get this fab song? it isnt on the album.

Ohimatsu Hajitsuke

InIsolationVideos I love it very much... but always I wanted to know what is the letter. I don’t speak English haha. I want understand it but I cannot :(

May you give me the lyrics? Please?

Alma Cooper

Thanks! :) I love your album by the way. Quirky and brilliant, lyrics with something to think about!

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