Delay
Intergalactic Lovers Lyrics
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To the sound of heavy rain
I told myself to pick up the pieces
And go moving on up again
I'll just let it drip-drip-drip on me
I'll let it just soak right through
I'll let it just drip on me
I'll let it just soak right through
Whoehoehoehoehoe
It will get better,
That's what I told you from the start
Whoehoehoehoehoehoe
It will get clearer
That's what the weather gods said last night
This will all make sense in good time…
When I was just a young child
My father said to me
He said: sleep around with dogs, dear
And you'll for sure catch their flies
Well, your itchiness well suits me
And your boldness makes me smile
I guess I'll just stay a little longer
I guess I'll just give you a try
Whoehoehoehoehoe
It will get better
That's what I told you from the start
Whoehoehoehoehoehoe
It will get clearer
That's what the weather gods said last night
This will make sense in good time
The lyrics to Intergalactic Lovers' song "Delay" talk about the experience of being stuck in a difficult situation, trying to move on and keep going despite setbacks. The first verse describes the feeling of being stuck in one place, unable to make progress, but also accepting and even embracing that feeling, as the rain soaks through and envelops the singer. The chorus then comes in with a message of hope, asserting that eventually things will get better and clearer, and it will all make sense in good time.
The second verse adds an interesting wrinkle to this message, as the singer recalls advice their father gave them as a child. The line "sleep around with dogs, dear / and you'll for sure catch their flies" is a clever twist on the familiar phrase "lie down with dogs, wake up with fleas." The message here seems to be that sometimes it's worth taking a risk and trying something new, even if it might lead to unexpected consequences. The singer seems willing to embrace the uncertainty of the situation, and see where it takes them.
Overall, the song captures an interesting mix of emotions - there's a sense of frustration and uncertainty, but also a kind of determined hopefulness. The singer knows that things may not be perfect, but is willing to keep trying and pushing forward anyway.
Line by Line Meaning
After hours of motionless dancing
After spending a long time dancing without any progress or change
To the sound of heavy rain
While listening to the sound of intense rainfall
I told myself to pick up the pieces
I decided to take control of my situation and start anew
And go moving on up again
And move forward with optimism and determination
I'll just let it drip-drip-drip on me
I'll allow the rain to fall on me in a passive and accepting manner
I'll let it just soak right through
I'll allow the rain to penetrate my body and mind
When I was just a young child
When I was much younger
My father said to me
My dad gave me a piece of advice
He said: sleep around with dogs, dear
He said that if I spend time with negative influences, I will be affected by them
And you'll for sure catch their flies
And I will surely experience the negative consequences of their actions
Well, your itchiness well suits me
Your restlessness or angst resonates with me
And your boldness makes me smile
Your confidence and bravery impresses and amuses me
I guess I'll just stay a little longer
I think I will continue this experience for a bit more time
I guess I'll just give you a try
I will experiment with this situation and see where it takes me
It will get better, that's what I told you from the start
I promised you that things will improve, and I still believe that to be true
It will get clearer, that's what the weather gods said last night
I heard a comforting message from the universe that things will become more understandable and peaceful
This will all make sense in good time…
Eventually, all the pieces will come together and the reason behind everything will be clear
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kompromist.
After hours of motionless dancing
To the sound of heavy rain
I told myself to pick up the pieces
And go moving on up again
I'll just let it drip-drip-drip on me
I'll let it just soak right through
I'll let it just drip on me
I'll let it just soak right through
Whoehoehoehoehoe
It will get better,
That's what I told you from the start
Whoehoehoehoehoehoe
It will get clearer
That's what the weather gods said last night
This will all make sense in good time…
When I was just a young child
My father said to me
He said: sleep around with dogs, dear
And you'll for sure catch their flies
Well, your itchiness well suits me
And your boldness makes me smile
I guess I'll just stay a little longer
I guess I'll just give you a try
Whoehoehoehoehoe
It will get better
That's what I told you from the start
Whoehoehoehoehoehoe
It will get clearer
That's what the weather gods said last night
This will make sense in good time
@SuperGamesreviewer
This song helped me so much through my mourning process, still makes me tear up every time I hear it. Thanks so much for this
@tristangalle5276
i think you'll find its 'morning'
@markh1063
Bruises...hope you dont cry...really hits me in that...spot.
@Brad_Pittstop
@@tristangalle5276 You sir, are an idiot. He says it makes him tear up, so he is MOURNING a loss. He isn't listening to the song in the morning. My God, you're not the sharpest tool in the shed.
@alejandroarismendi7624
I heard this song per first time six years ago, and I still love it yet like the first time. A great song, and a great band. Greetings from Uruguay
@marcusphillips2288
Just from their concert right now all the way down here in Uganda...these guys are amazing...
@bengrillet
Had never heard of this band (living in the UK) until we watched the first Euro-cop series of "The Team" on Netflix this summer, which used their track "Northern Road" as the theme tune.
Now I am utterly obsessed with them, and grieving for all the lost years and missed live performances.
I now play the first two albums continuously, either on speaker, on headphones, or in my head. I even wake up with a track playing in my head. I'm just in love with Lara's voice and the simple but beautifully structured and imaginative backing from Maarten Huygens, the solid and emotionally driven drum and bass. I dream of seeing theme live one day soon 😍
@marekwaszkiewicz4899
Well. Same here mate. Apart from that Im living in Poland.
@vogeltje
Go see them live! Outside Belgium they perform on the smaller stages but they deliver!
@frankheederik2656
Last night they played this song for me and my pregnant girl
It was Amazing!!! #onceinalifetime
Thanks Lovers, we will never forget this!